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Injuries shake up both camps
A rivalry steeped in history
Squads
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The much-anticipated T20I series between New Zealand and Australia kicks off on October 1 at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Both sides will be led by dynamic skippers, with Michael Bracewell captaining the Black Caps and Mitchell Marsh continuing at the helm of the Aussies.

Adding to the spice is the fact that the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy is on the line once again. Traditionally an ODI prize, the silverware has now found a place in T20 cricket for the second consecutive year. Notably, New Zealand last held the trophy back in 2016, making this series an opportunity for redemption.

Injuries shake up both camps

The build-up to the series hasn’t been smooth for either side. Australia have suffered a major blow with the loss of Glenn Maxwell, who fractured his forearm during training when struck by a powerful shot from Mitchell Owen. In his absence, wicketkeeper-batter Josh Philippe has been drafted into the squad as a replacement.

For New Zealand, rising star Rachin Ravindra has been ruled out after a freak training accident where he collided with the boundary hoarding while attempting a catch. James Neesham, the experienced all-rounder, has been called in to bolster the squad.

A rivalry steeped in history

The trans-Tasman rivalry has always been one of the fiercest in world cricket. Fittingly, these two sides contested the first-ever T20 International back in 2005 at Auckland’s Eden Park – a match remembered as much for the retro kits and wigs as for the cricket itself. Two decades later, the rivalry still carries the same competitive edge.

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Squads:

New Zealand: Tim Seifert (wk), Devon Conway, Tim Robinson, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell (c), Kyle Jamieson, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Zakary Foulkes, James Neesham, Ben Sears

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Alex Carey (wk), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Josh Philippe