Trans-Tasman rivals Australia and New Zealand will face off in the first Super 12 match of the T20 World Cup 2022 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday, October 22. The Group 1 clash will be a rematch of last year’s T20 World Cup final in which the Aussies thumped the Kiwis by eight wickets in Dubai.Without a doubt, the hosts will have the upper hand over New Zealand. After all, the Kiwis haven’t won a match in any format against Australia Down Under since 2011. They are battling injury and fitness issues as well. Daryl Mitchell, one of the stars of New Zealand’s 2021 T20 World Cup campaign, is unavailable for the game. Fast bowlers Lockie Ferguson and Adam Milne have also returned from injuries in recent times.Australia, meanwhile, look like a much-more settled outfit than the one that lifted the T20 World Cup in the UAE last year against all odds. Skipper Aaron Finch’s return to form is a big plus. Others, from David Warner to Josh Hazlewood, pretty much pick themselves. Josh Inglis may have been ruled out due to a freak injury, but given his current form, Australia couldn’t have found a better replacement than Cameron Green.Today's NZ vs AUS toss resultAustralia have won the toss and have opted to bowl first. Explaining the decision, Aussie skipper Finch said:“There's a bit of weather around but we also feel the wicket gets better and better as the game goes on.”Australia have left out experienced batter Steve Smith from the playing XI.ICC@ICCToss update 🗞️Australia have elected to bowl first! #AUSvNZ | Scorecard: bit.ly/AUSvNZ-Super1232826Toss update 🗞️Australia have elected to bowl first! #AUSvNZ | 📝 Scorecard: bit.ly/AUSvNZ-Super12 https://t.co/jv3tjT0JcONew Zealand skipper Kane Williamson admitted he would've bowled first as well, keeping the weather in mind.NZ vs AUS - Today's match playing XIsNew Zealand: Devon Conway (w), Finn Allen, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult.Australia: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.Today's NZ vs AUS pitch reportAccording to Isa Guha, the pitch is not as quick as some of the other surfaces generally seen in Australia. There has been a lot of rain around and it's been under covers. There is dampness. The pitch might be two-paced.Today's NZ vs AUS match players listNew Zealand: Devon Conway (w), Finn Allen, Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson (c), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Michael Bracewell, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner, Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Daryl Mitchell.ICC@ICCDay one of the Super 12 An exciting day of cricket with a rematch of the last #T20WorldCup final followed by England taking on Afghanistan.#AUSvNZ | #ENGvAFG63934Day one of the Super 12 🔥An exciting day of cricket with a rematch of the last #T20WorldCup final followed by England taking on Afghanistan.#AUSvNZ | #ENGvAFG https://t.co/zLA1RP9VjrAustralia: Aaron Finch (c), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (w), Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Steven Smith, Kane Richardson, Ashton Agar, Cameron Green.NZ vs AUS - Today's match umpiresOn-field umpires: Adrian Holdstock, Kumar DharmasenaTV umpire: Langton RusereMatch Referee: Chris Broad