Australia vs New Zealand Head-to-Head Record in Tests: Ahead of 3rd Test 2020 in Sydney, Here’re Match Results of Last 5 AUS vs NZ Encounters in The Longest Format

New Zealand have taken a battering in the first two tests against Trans Tasmanian rivals Australia and will have the pride to play for when the two teams meet in the third test. The Kiwis have just not been able to survive the quality on display by the Aussies. The home side have probably the best bowling unit world cricket at the moment which could only be matched by probably India at the moment. New Zealand will have to upgrade quickly even to put up a fight. In terms of head to head, the two teams have played 59 tests with Australia dominating with 33 wins, New Zealand eight and 18 games ending in a draw, A look at their last five games. Australia Vs New Zealand, Cricket Score 3rd Test Match.

Australia vs New Zealand – 26th December 2020 – Melbourne – Australia won by 247 runs

A brilliant century by Travis Head helped the Aussies reach 467 runs in the first innings while a five-wicket heroics by Pat Cummins left the Kiwis struggling in the game as they were bowled out on 148. Australia batted for a few overs to set the visitors a target of 488 which was always going to be impossible. The game finished with the Aussies winning by a massive 247 runs.

Australia vs New Zealand – 12th December 2019 – Perth – Australia won by 296 runs

Marnus Labuschagne’s fine innings of 143 propelled the Australians to 416, and in reply, the Kiwi batting plummeted badly to be bowled out for 166. Australia declared at 217-9 in the second innings to set a massive target of 468 for the Kiwis. New Zealand were then undone by a Mitchell Starc’s swing as they went down by 296 runs. Australia vs New Zealand Dream11 Team Prediction: Tips to Pick Best Playing XI With All-Rounders, Batsmen, Bowlers & Wicket-Keepers for AUS vs NZ 3rd Test Match 2019-20.

New Zealand vs Australia – 20th February 2016 – Christchurch – Australia won by seven wickets

New Zealand managed 370 batting first on the back of a century by Brendon McCullum, but Australia produced a solid reply scoring 505 runs. The home side set Australia a target of 201 runs by managing 335 in their second innings. The Aussies had little problem getting to the score and winning the game by seven wickets.

New Zealand vs Australia – 12th February 2016 – Wellington – Australia won by an innings and 52 runs

Josh Hazlewood picked up four wickets as New Zealand were bowled out for a paltry score of 183. Australia then scored 562 runs with a double century by Adam Voges which left them in control of the game. New Zealand improved in their second innings yet went on to lost the game by an innings and 52 runs. Australia vs New Zealand 3rd Test 2019-20: Cricketers to Pay Tribute to Firefighters, Brace for Smoke Delays.

Australia vs New Zealand – 27th November 2015 – Adelaide – Australia won by three wickets

Another poor batting performance by New Zealand as they were bundled out for 202 in the first innings. Australia too were poor with the bat and could only manage 22 run lead and then were set a target of 187 runs for victory by the visitors. The Aussies reached home with thre wickets in the shade to win the game.

It has been a total dominance by the Australian in the last five games versus New Zealand, and it will be a surprise if they fail to win the third test.

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