Overview

• All three T20Is are scheduled for October 1, 3 and 4 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, marking an early start to New Zealand’s home season.
• Australia are without Glenn Maxwell after a fractured arm in training, while New Zealand have several absentees including Mitchell Santner, and Rachin Ravindra is a late doubt undergoing concussion tests.
• Squads are confirmed under captains Mitchell Marsh and Michael Bracewell, with previews projecting Australia to open with Travis Head and Marsh and New Zealand to lean on Devon Conway and Tim Seifert.
• Live coverage is set with Amazon Prime Video streaming as NZC’s partner, Sony Sports Network carrying the series in India, and Fox Cricket with Kayo/Foxtel broadcasting in Australia.
• The series carries the Chappell–Hadlee Trophy and serves as a tune-up for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with a batting-friendly Bay Oval expected for the opener.