New Zealand vs Australia T20I Head To Head: NZ vs AUS Stats And Record, Wellington & Auckland T20 Numbers

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New Zealand and Australia will lock horns in three-match T20I series, which provide a platform for the Trans-Tasman rivals to test their squads ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024 in June.

The series will start on Wednesday (February 21) at the Sky Stadium in Wellington, while Eden Park in Auckland will stage the second and third T20I on Friday (February 23) and Sunday (February 25) respectively.

New Zealand will be led by Mitchell Santner, while Australia will be led by Mitchell Marsh as the Trans-Tasman neighbours, who have locked horns in the shortest format for over 15 times, will cross paths again this week.

This will also be their fifth T20I clash in Wellington and will also be the fourth and fifth time they face each other in Auckland. Here is a look at NZ vs AUS head to head record along with the T20 numbers at Sky Stadium and Eden Park:

New Zealand vs Australia T20I Head to Head record

In 16 NZ vs AUS head to head matches in T20I format, Australia hold a 10-6 advantage against New Zealand, who have won 6 such encounters. In New Zealand, the home side has won 4 times, while the visitors have won 6 times in 10 encounters.

The meetings between the two have also seen some great individual performances over the years. Here is a look at some of the top performers from run-getters to wicket-takers and six-hitters:

NZ vs AUS T20I Stats and Records

• Matches: 16
• NZ Won: 6
• AUS Won: 10
• NZ Won Batting First: 5
• AUS Won Batting First: 5
• NZ Won Chasing: 1
• AUS Won Chasing: 5
• Highest Total For NZ vs AUS: 243/6 in 20 overs in Auckland (2018)
• Highest Total For AUS vs NZ: 245/5 in 18.5 overs in Auckland (2018)
• Lowest Total For NZ vs AUS: 106 All Out in Wellington (2021)
• Lowest Total For AUS vs NZ: 111 All Out in Sydney (2022)
• Highest Successful Chase For NZ vs AUS: 214/6 in 20 overs in Christchurch (2010) - New Zealand Won Super Over Eliminator
• Highest Successful Chase For AUS vs NZ: 245/5 in 18.5 overs in Auckland (2018)
• Lowest Total Defended By NZ vs AUS: 142/8 in Dharamsala (2016)
• Lowest Total Defended By AUS vs NZ: 150/7 in Sydney (2009)
• Highest Individual Score: Brendon McCullum (NZ) - 116 not out off 56 balls in Christchurch (2010)
• Best Bowling Innings: Ashton Agar (AUS) - 6 for 30 in 4 overs in Wellington (2021)

Most runs in NZ vs AUS T20Is

• Martin Guptill (New Zealand) - 463 runs
• Devon Conway (New Zealand) - 284 runs
• Aaron Finch (Australia) - 269 runs
• Glenn Maxwell (Australia) - 262 runs
• Kane Williamson (New Zealand) - 232 runs

Most wickets in NZ vs AUS T20Is

• Ish Sodhi (New Zealand) - 17 wickets
• Trent Boult (New Zealand) - 14 wickets
• Ashton Agar (Australia) - 13 wickets
• Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) - 12 wickets
• Tim Southee (New Zealand) - 12 wickets

Most sixes in NZ vs AUS T20Is

• Martin Guptill (New Zealand) - 29 sixes
• Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) - 12 sixes
• Aaron Finch (Australia) - 12 sixes
• Glenn Maxwell (Australia) - 12 sixes
• Mitchell Marsh (Australia) - 12 sixes

Wellington and Auckland Stadium T20I Stats and Record