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The highly anticipated T20I match between New Zealand and Australia is set to take place at Eden Park, Auckland, on March 21, 2025. This match marks the beginning of a three-match T20I series, featuring two of the strongest teams in women’s cricket.
Australia enter this series with significant momentum, having recently completed a clean sweep against England in the Ashes series. Under the captaincy of Tahlia McGrath, the team is eager to maintain their winning streak. Despite the absence of star wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy, Australia boast a formidable lineup that includes experienced players like Beth Mooney and Ellyse Perry, alongside rising talents such as Annabel Sutherland and Georgia Voll.
New Zealand, captained by Suzie Bates, come into this match with a mixed performance against Sri Lanka, where they drew their recent T20I series. However, they are bolstered by the return of key players including Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr, both of whom are crucial to their batting and bowling strength. The White Ferns will be looking to leverage their home advantage and assert their dominance as the reigning T20 World Cup champions.
Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2025: 1st T20I
- Date and Time: March 21; 02:45 pm local/ 07:15 am IST / 01:45 am GMT
- Venue: Eden Park, Auckland
Eden Park Pitch Report:
Eden Park is known for its unique pitch conditions that often favour bowlers, especially pacers in the early stages of the match. The average first innings score in T20 matches here is around 161 runs, suggesting that teams batting first will need to set a challenging target to defend effectively.
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney, Polly Inglis
- Batters: Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowler: Megan Schutt
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Ellyse Perry (c), Suzie Bates (vc)
- Choice 2: Sophie Devine (c), Annabel Sutherland (vc)
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NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Alana King, Kim Garth, Fran Jonas, Bella James
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (March 21, 01:45 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Wareham, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath (c), Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum
New Zealand: Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Polly Inglis (wk), Rosemary Mair, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Bella James, Lea Tahuhu
