In the opening Super 12s game, New Zealand made a strong start to their campaign by crushing the reigning champions Australia. At the Sydney Cricket Ground, New Zealand scored a substantial total of 200/3 in 20 overs thanks to some excellent batting. As he clattered 42 off 16, Finn Allen gave the game a flying start. Then Devon Conway batted through the innings to finish unbeaten on 92 off 58, acting as a sheet anchor. James Neesham, who had 26 off 13 and was still unbeaten, delivered the late blitz with a couple of sixes. Josh Hazlewood did manage to take two wickets, but he also gave up 41 runs.
After winning the toss, Australia's captain Aaron Finch decided to bowl first. The Australian captain stated that the likelihood of rain played a role in his choice and that he believes the wicket would improve (for batting) as the game goes on. Kane Williamson, the captain of New Zealand, stated that he too would have chosen to bowl first for the identical reasons as his Australian counterpart.
The T20 World Cup, a lavish cricket competition, will finally begin, and the world will witness it. This season, the action begins in Australia, where the defending champions and hosts, Australia, will play trans-Tasman rivals, New Zealand, in the opening match of the Super12 round.