In a build-up towards the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand and Australia will fight it out for the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. New Zealand host Australia for a three-match T20I series, which starts off with an exciting opening game at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Wednesday, October 1.

With a number of incumbents absent, the series presents the two teams an opportunity to test their squad depths ahead of the T20 World Cup.

While the hosts are missing regular skipper Mitchell Santner, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips and Finn Allen due to injuries, Australia will be without injured Pat Cummins, Glenn Maxwell and recently retired Mitchell Starc.

Spin bowling all-rounder Michael Bracewell will lead the hosts, and the visitors will play under the leadership of Mit

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