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CricketNew Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27 · game 4 of 4

Australia vs New Zealand 4th Test prediction

Australia62% · fair 1.61
KhelKing lean62%Australia 62%, New Zealand 38%
New Zealand38% · fair 2.63
Start
Start time to be confirmed
Date
Fri, 08 Jan 2027
Venue
Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney
Format
Test match · flat, batting-friendly pitch
By KhelKing Cricket Desk, match analysisUpdated

The case · 01

Who wins AUS vs NZ, and why?

The argument for the favourite, and the route to an upset.

Why they should win

Australia

  1. Rated 62% by KhelKing, which is a fair back price of 1.61.
  2. A projected 20-run cushion in the day-one total (280 to 260).
  3. Home conditions: Australia know a flat, batting-friendly surface like this better than anyone.
  4. Mitchell Starc, their likeliest match-winner (hits the deck hard).

How they could upset it

New Zealand

  1. 38% to win, which is roughly one game in 3.
  2. One big session can flip the momentum of a series.
  3. Lost time to weather pushes a Test towards a draw, which suits the side under pressure.
  4. Tim Southee can win a game single-handed (hits the deck hard).

By the numbers · 02

How many runs will Australia and New Zealand score?

Projected session-by-session runs on day one at Sydney Cricket Ground.

  • Australia rated 62%, a strong lean. Back them only at 1.61 or longer.
  • A pitch that suits batters, with Australia projected to post the higher total.
  • Australia have home conditions in their favour.
KhelKing pick
Australia
Format
Test match
Pitch
flat, batting-friendly
Suits
Batters
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Australia New ZealandDay one: AUS 256-304 · NZ 236-284

Deciding factors · 03

Which factors will settle this match?

The pitch first, then the two factors carrying the most weight in this fixture.

  1. Pitch read

    A batting deck: consistent bounce, good carry and little sideways movement. Death bowling and change-ups will set how high the scores go. Both teams will lean on the batters, so the deeper attack counts.

    EdgeEven

  2. Series pressure

    It is the final game, so Australia cannot coast and New Zealand have nothing left to protect.

    EdgeAustralia

  3. Toss call

    Whatever the captain picks, both sides should cash in on the runs available.

    EdgeEven

How to play it · 04

How should you back or lay AUS vs NZ on KhelKing?

Fair prices for both teams, then three selections from the safest to the boldest.

Back

Australia

Accept 1.61 or longer. A ₹100 back at 1.61 pays ₹161 including your stake.

Fair price1.6162%
Lay

New Zealand

Lay only at 2.63 or shorter. At 2.63, a ₹100 lay puts ₹163 at risk to win ₹100.

Fair price2.6338%
SaferThree ways to play itBolder

  1. AnchorLowest risk

    Match odds

    Back Australia

    The headline call. Worth backing only at 1.61 or longer.

    62% chance1.61

  2. ValueBalanced

    Australia day-one total

    Over 264.5

    A 264.5 line leaves roughly 15 runs of headroom against our 280 projection.

    60% chance1.67

  3. Long shotHighest reward

    Match odds

    Back New Zealand

    The upset needs a stand-out display from a player like Tim Southee.

    38% chance2.63

Match-winners · 05

Who can swing Australia vs New Zealand?

Impact scores estimate how likely each player is to settle the result. XIs are named at the toss.

Australia

  • Mitchell Starc91

    Hits the deck hard

  • Mitchell Marsh84

    Gives the side a fifth bowler

New Zealand

  • Tim Southee86

    Hits the deck hard

  • Kane Williamson83

    Turns fifties into hundreds

What could change · 06

What would change the KhelKing prediction?

Team news and conditions that would move our numbers before the first ball.

  1. If

    Mitchell Starc misses out

    Then

    Australia would drop by about five points, turning this into a clear lean.

  2. If

    the surface looks drier or greener than expected at the toss

    Then

    More help for the bowlers would narrow the gap between the two batting orders.

  3. If

    rain costs a day or more

    Then

    A draw becomes the likeliest result, and our win call loses most of its value.

The long read · 07

Australia vs New Zealand match preview

Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27 ends here: expect full-strength XIs with nobody rested for later. Australia rate 62% because both their batting and their attack fit these flat, batting-friendly conditions a little better. Australia are on home soil, and the model adds a few percentage points for that. New Zealand need early wickets or one match-winning innings. Without either, the favourites should stay in control.

On the toss: Whatever the captain picks, both sides should cash in on the runs available.

Series window, not a confirmed XI date. Confirm the date on match day.

Fixture timeline · 08

Fixture timeline: 4th Test

Rest days, travel and what comes next in New Zealand tour of Australia, 2026-27.

The 4th Test is staged at Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Fri, 08 Jan 2027, game 4 of 4 in the series.

The 3rd Test comes 10 days before this game at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, so the squads travel to Sydney in between. A long gap resets both dressing rooms, so momentum from the last game counts for less than usual.

Nothing follows in this series, so both teams should name their strongest available XI.

More from Sydney Cricket Ground on the KhelKing schedule: 4th T20I: Australia vs England (29 Nov) (1 fixture in total).

  1. 29 Dec3rd Test: Australia vs New ZealandMelbourne Cricket Ground
  2. 08 Jan · this match4th Test: Australia vs New ZealandSydney Cricket Ground

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Who will win the Australia vs New Zealand 4th Test?

KhelKing expects Australia to win, rating them 62% against 38% for New Zealand, which is a strong lean. The pick blends team ratings, home advantage and how a flat, batting-friendly surface at Sydney Cricket Ground should play.

What are the fair odds for Australia in the AUS vs NZ 4th Test?

A 62% rating converts to fair decimal odds of 1.61 for Australia and 2.63 for New Zealand. If the exchange back price is shorter than that, the bet offers no value by our numbers.

What time does the AUS vs NZ 4th Test start in India?

The series window places it on Fri, 08 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) at Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney, but the board has not yet confirmed the date or start time. KhelKing updates this page as soon as it does.

What is the pitch report for Sydney Cricket Ground in the AUS vs NZ 4th Test?

We expect a flat, batting-friendly surface that should favour the batters. A batting deck: consistent bounce, good carry and little sideways movement. Death bowling and change-ups will set how high the scores go.

Should the captain bat or bowl first in the AUS vs NZ 4th Test?

Whatever the captain picks, both sides should cash in on the runs available. The toss takes place about 30 minutes before the start, when both XIs are named.

Can New Zealand win the AUS vs NZ 4th Test?

Yes, though they need early wickets or a match-winning knock. KhelKing gives New Zealand a 38% chance, and that climbs if they win a toss that matters or Australia change their best XI.

Why could New Zealand upset Australia in the AUS vs NZ 4th Test?

38% to win, which is roughly one game in 3. One big session can flip the momentum of a series. Lost time to weather pushes a Test towards a draw, which suits the side under pressure. Tim Southee can win a game single-handed (hits the deck hard).

How should I trade the Australia vs New Zealand 4th Test on KhelKing?

By KhelKing numbers, back Australia at 1.61 or longer, or lay New Zealand at 2.63 or shorter. A lay wins whenever New Zealand fail to win; at 2.63, a ₹100 lay carries ₹163 of liability. Prices move before and during play, so check the live back and lay odds first.

Australia vs New Zealand 4th Test match kaun jeetega?

KhelKing ke model ke mutabik Australia ka palda bhaari hai: 62%, jabki New Zealand ka 38%. Match Fri, 08 Jan 2027 (start time to be confirmed) shuru hoga. Yeh ek anumaan hai, guarantee nahi.

AUS vs NZ 4th Test ke liye Sydney ki pitch report kya hai?

Humara andaaza hai ki pitch flat, batting-friendly rahegi, yaani batting ke liye badhiya pitch hai, bada score ban sakta hai. Toss match se lagbhag aadha ghanta pehle hoga.

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