New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27 · TEST MATCH
Australia vs New Zealand 2nd Test Prediction
AUS vs NZ · who will win, pitch report & odds
Australia
66% win probability
Projected day-one total
269-315:254-298
New Zealand
34% win probability
- Sat, 19 Dec 2026Series window, not a confirmed XI date
- 19:30 IST
- Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- FLAT / BATTERS
Quick answer
Quick answer
Powerplay247's model gives Australia a 66% chance and New Zealand 34% in the AUS vs NZ 2nd Test at Adelaide Oval. Expect Australia around 269-315 and New Zealand around 254-298 on a surface rated flat / batters. First ball: Sat, 19 Dec 2026, 19:30 IST.
- Favourite
- Australia (66%)
- Format
- TEST MATCH
- Pitch suits
- Batters
- Venue
- Adelaide Oval
Match prediction
AUS vs NZ 2nd Test: who will win?
Powerplay247's model leans Australia at 66% for this 2nd Test at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. The toss and the flat / batters conditions will still move the live price, so treat 66% as a lean rather than a certainty.
Predicted winner
Australia
66% win probability
2nd Test · TEST MATCH
Australia win
66%
New Zealand win
34%
AUS projected
269-315
NZ projected
254-298
Pitch and conditions
Adelaide Oval pitch report for AUS vs NZ
Adelaide Oval is rated flat / batters for this test match. Even bounce and good carry reward shot-making, so totals here usually finish above the format average.
Venue
Adelaide Oval
Surface
FLAT / BATTERS
Best suited to
Batters
Day-one total
269-315 / 254-298
Toss call: The toss matters less than usual. The sharper angle is the runs line, not which side bats first.
Projected scoreline
Australia vs New Zealand projected score by phase
How the day-one total is expected to build, phase by phase, on a flat / batters surface.
| Phase | Australia | New Zealand |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 87-101 | 82-98 |
| Session 2 | 99-117 | 95-111 |
| Session 3 | 83-97 | 77-89 |
| Day-one total | 269-315 | 254-298 |
Players to watch
Key players in Australia vs New Zealand
The names most likely to move the batter, bowler and player-runs markets in this test match. Final XIs are confirmed at the toss.
Australia
- SS83Impact
Steve Smith
Anchors the first innings
- JH82Impact
Josh Hazlewood
Hits a hard length
New Zealand
- MH92Impact
Matt Henry
Hits a hard length
- KW86Impact
Kane Williamson
Converts starts into hundreds
Betting notes
How to bet on AUS vs NZ 2nd Test
Four angles worth weighing before you place a bet on this fixture.
- 01
In a Test, the match moves session by session. Session-runs and next-wicket markets on Australia vs New Zealand react faster than the overall result line.
- 02
Totals look like the best angle. With projections of 269-315 and 254-298, the runs lines, boundary counts and the second session markets carry more edge than the match winner.
- 03
Australia go in as clear 66% favourites. Backing them early is simple, but the better value often comes from laying them in-play if New Zealand win the first hour.
- 04
The previous result is already in Australia's price. If you think the market has overreacted, the exchange lets you take the other side at 34%.
Match card
Australia vs New Zealand match details
- Series
- New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27
- Match
- 2nd Test (2 of 4)
- Date
- Sat, 19 Dec 2026
- Start
- 19:30 IST
- Venue
- Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
- Format
- TEST MATCH
- Series window
- Wed, 09 Dec 2026 - Fri, 08 Jan 2027
- Series format
- 4 Tests
Match preview
Australia meet New Zealand in the 2nd Test of New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27 at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. As match 2 of 4 in New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27, it follows on directly from the form of the last game. Australia are at home, and home conditions are already built into the numbers. Our projection has Australia scoring 269-315 and New Zealand 254-298, with Australia ahead at 66%. Treat that as a lean, not a lock: the toss and the first hour at Adelaide Oval will move the live price on Powerplay247.
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AUS vs NZ 2nd Test: who will win?
Powerplay247's model makes Australia favourites at 66%, with New Zealand on 34%. That is based on team strength, venue history and a flat / batters pitch at Adelaide Oval. It is a projection, not a guarantee, so check the live price before placing a bet.
What is the pitch report for Adelaide Oval?
Adelaide Oval, Adelaide is rated flat / batters for this Test, which suits batters. That is why Australia are projected at 269-315 and New Zealand at 254-298. The pitch usually moves the totals and the second session markets more than the match-winner price.
When and where is Australia vs New Zealand?
The 2nd Test is scheduled for Sat, 19 Dec 2026, 19:30 IST at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, as part of New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27. Dates follow the series calendar and can change, so confirm with the board's official schedule on match day.
Where does the 2nd Test fit in New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27?
It is match 2 of 4, so recent form is already in Australia's 66% line. Any momentum swing from the last game is where value can appear.
Does home advantage matter in the 2nd Test?
Yes. Australia know Adelaide Oval well, and that is already part of Australia's 66% rating. If the flat / batters conditions play differently than expected, New Zealand at 34% is the value side.
Can I bet on AUS vs NZ in-play?
Yes. Powerplay247 keeps Australia vs New Zealand open ball by ball, with back and lay prices on the match winner, sessions and player markets. The best in-play window is usually just after the second session.
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