Australia A vs New Zealand A, 2nd unofficial ODI: Probable XIs, Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and Live Streaming Details

By Sportz Connect

Modified Sep 12, 2023 08:50 IST

Ashton Turner of Perth Scorchers. Courtesy: Twitter — Ashton Turner of Perth Scorchers Courtesy: Twitter

Australia A and New Zealand A face off in the second game of their three-match ODI series at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane on Wednesday, September 13.

Australia A, captained by Will Sutherland, started the series impressively, winning by five wickets at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. They looked dominating, both in batting and bowling.

After opting to field first, the Aussies bowled their opponents out for 169 in 46 overs. Fast bowler Gurinder Sandhu was stupendous, pickimg up five massive wickets and bowling three maidens in nine overs. Matt Kuhnemann accounted for two scalps. Tom Rogers, Mark Steketee and Matt Renshaw picked up one wicket apiece.

Australia found themselves in a bit of trouble after being reduced to 105-5. However, Ashton Turner and skipper Sutherland put on an unbeaten partnership of 65 runs for the sixth wicket as Australia chased down the target with 18.3 overs to spare.

Australia A vs New Zealand A Match Details

Match: South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI, New Zealand A tour of Australia

Date and Time: Wednesday, September 13, 2023; 08:50 am IST

Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Australia A vs New Zealand A Pitch Report

The pitch at the Allan Border Field is generally helpful for fast bowlers. An overly high-scoring game doesn't seem to be on the cards.

Australia A vs New Zealand A Weather Forecast

There's no chance of rain. Playing conditions should be pleasant, with the temperature around the 26-degree Celsius mark.

Australia A vs New Zealand A Probable XIs

Australia A

Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Matt Renshaw, Josh Philippe (wk), Ashton Turner, Oliver Davies, Will Sutherland (c), Tom Rogers, Gurinder Sandhu, Mark Steketee, Matthew Kuhnemann

New Zealand A

Sean Solia, Nick Kelly, Dean Foxcroft, Tom Bruce (c), Leo Carter, Josh Clarkson, Cam Fletcher (wk), Scott Kuggeleijn, Brett Randell, Adithya Ashok, Michael Rae

Australia A vs New Zealand A Match Prediction

Australia A will go into the match as the favourites. They're stronger on paper than the visiting team. New Zealand A need to fight hard to stay alive in the series.

Prediction: Australia A to win