New Zealand Vs Australia T20 series 2025

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A three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series between New Zealand and Australia is scheduled for the start of the 2025-26 New Zealand home international season.

Here is a summary based on the available information:

Series Details

 * Trophy: The teams are competing for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy (T20 version).

 * Matches: A three-match T20I series.

 * Venue: All three matches will be played at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, Tauranga.

 * Dates:

   * 1st T20I: Wednesday, October 1, 2025

   * 2nd T20I: Friday, October 3, 2025

   * 3rd T20I: Saturday, October 4, 2025

The series is serving as key preparation for both teams ahead of the next T20 World Cup, which is set to be played in India and Sri Lanka early next year.

Key Team News and Absentees

The series has been marred by notable absences and injuries for both sides in the lead-up:

 * Australia:

   * Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell was ruled out on the eve of the series after suffering a fractured forearm during a training mishap. Josh Philippe was named as his replacement.

   * Australia is also without leading pacer Pat Cummins due to a back injury, and Mitchell Starc has retired from T20I cricket to focus on Tests and ODIs. Mitchell Marsh is captaining the side.

 * New Zealand:

   * The Black Caps suffered a blow when all-rounder Rachin Ravindra was ruled out of the series due to a facial laceration after colliding with a boundary hoarding in training. Jimmy Neesham was called into the squad as his replacement.

   * New Zealand is also missing full-time captain Mitchell Santner and opener Finn Allen due to other commitments or injuries. Michael Bracewell is captaining the side for the series.

The New Zealand Cricket (NZC) schedule confirmation in June 2025 highlighted this T20 series as the curtain-raiser for a busy home summer, which also includes tours from England, West Indies

, and South Africa.

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