New Zealand NZ will face Australia AUS in a three-match white-ball series, with the first T20I scheduled for Wednesday, October 1 at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
The BlackCaps come into the series on the back of a successful away season. They recently won the Test series against Zimbabwe 2-0 and earlier emerged victorious in a tri-series involving Zimbabwe and South Africa. Despite some injury concerns, the side will aim at continuing their winning momentum for the home series. Michael Bracewell will lead the side, with key players including Devon Conway, Daryl Mitchell, Tim Seifert, and Matt Henry also in the mix.
Australia, meanwhile, enter the assignment with mixed results. They defeated the South Africans 2-1 in a T20I series but lost the ODI series 1-2. The tourists will look to field a strong team and aim to claim the T20I trophy Down Under. Mitchell Marsh will captain the side, with Tim David, Marcus Stoinis, Alex Carey, and Josh Hazlewood included in the squad.