Last Updated on 4 weeks by Charbel Coorey
Mount Maunganui will host all three matches of the 2025 Chappell-Hadlee Trophy. Both New Zealand and Australia will be using these matches to prepare for next year’s T20 World Cup, with a chance for fringe players to stake their respective claims for more first-team opportunities.
These matches, however, come with a weather risk. This series marks the earliest start ever to an international home season in New Zealand. Here is a look at the weather forecast in Mount Maunganui for the first T20I, scheduled for a 6:15pm start.
Mount Maunganui weather: Will it rain during the 1st NZ vs AUS T20I?
Reliable app AccuWeather paints an optimistic picture. According to the platform, there is just a 10% chance of precipitation on Wednesday. However, conditions will be tricky for the players, with temperatures expected to drop to 10 degrees with wind gusts of around 35-40km/h.
Based on the forecast, there should be a full, uninterrupted match on Wednesday. However, rain is expected for the second T20I on Friday, with AccuWeather forecasting “cloudy with a couple of showers in the afternoon” and 90% chance of precipitation.
Mount Maunganui is typically an excellent batting ground. The average first innings score in 30 T20Is is 190. Pacers (average 24.54, economy 8.86) and spinners (average 26.96, economy 8.01) have similar numbers on this ground.
Both teams come into this series with squad changes. New Zealand have numerous injuries, namely Mitchell Santner (abdominal), Will O’Rourke (back), Glenn Phillips (groin), Finn Allen (foot), Adam Milne (ankle) and Lockie Ferguson (hamstring). Kane Williamson is also unavailable.
For Australia, Josh Inglis (calf), Glenn Maxwell (forearm), Cameron Green (Sheffield Shield), Nathan Ellis (paternity), Pat Cummins (back), and Mitchell Starc (retired) are also unavailable.
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