AUSW vs NZW Match Preview
Gardner had to miss the series' first game due to a freak injury just before the start. But the left-hander Phoebe Litchfield more than made up for her absence with her 64 not out to lead the Aussie Women to a win. Prior to the innings, the Australian team had wobbled during the chase against New Zealand. The Kiwi women also had to endure a shocking withdrawal from Sophie Devine, who was expected to lead the team. Suzie Bates took over the captainship in her absence. In all this injury scene, the game belonged to Phoebe Litchfield.
New Zealand Women set up a decent score of 143 for seven from their quota of twenty overs. But Litchfield led the Australian chase with a superb 64 not out with 11 boundaries. She took her team to a comfortable five-wicket win with eleven balls to spare. The half-century stand with Wareham after the Australian innings was in a spot of bother, ensuring no further drama. The top bowler for New Zealand in the game was Molly Penfold, who picked up two wickets for 24 runs.
Earlier during the Kiwi inning, the Australian bowlers divided the spoils among them as all the six bowlers used succeeded in picking up at least one wicket. The New Zealand inning never took off after the tight contentment bowling from Australian Women. The skipper Suzie Bates scored 33 runs from 27 balls, and Maddy Green scored 35 runs from 33 balls. They did a reasonable job but could not turn the excellent start into a big score. The Aussie fielding effort was rusty, and the wicketkeeper, Alyssa Healy, gave away twelve byes.
This loss extended New Zealand's losing streak to eight losses. One New Zealand bowler who threatened the Australian batting charge was Penfold with a couple of wickets. She pegged back the Aussie charge with her pace and bounce. She picked up the crucial wicket of Beth Mooney with a fast bouncer that brushed her gloves on its way to the wicket-keeper. She also did an excellent restriction job on Ellyse Perry and the Aussie skipper Healy. This resulted in other bowlers picking up wickets at the other end.
Weather Report
The wicket on offer at this venue is a freshly laid one. You can expect this track to afford seam movement to the fast bowlers. Gradually, it will become easier to bat and score runs. It is unlikely to afford any turn to the spinners. Chasing a target will be the way to go on this track.
Pitch Report
The good news for cricket fans is that we will have clear and sunny conditions for this contest. A gentle breeze will blow across the ground. All these are great settings for watching a game of cricket. The temperature during the game is likely to be close to 20 degrees.
Notable stats
Alyssa Healy has an excellent average-to-strike rate combination.
The Australian skipper has been scoring runs with an average of 37.63 and a strike rate of 140 in her last ten games.
Beth Mooney has had an excellent average in recent T20I games.
The Aussie top-order batter has scored runs with an average of 47.71 in her recent games.
Team News
Ashleigh Gardener is likely to miss this game, and New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine is also doubtful. Other team members will be up for selection for this contest.
AUSW vs NZW Probable 11
AUSW Playing 11
- Alyssa Healy (C)
- Beth Mooney
- Ellyse Perry
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Tahlia McGrath
- Heather Graham
- Annabel Sutherland
- Georgia Wareham
- Sophie Molineux
- Megan Schutt
- Tayla Vlaeminck
NZW Playing 11
- Suzie Bates (C)
- Georgia Plimmer
- Amelia Kerr
- Brooke Halliday
- Maddy Green
- Isabella Gaze (Wk)
- Leigh Kasperek
- Jess Kerr
- Lea Tahuhu
- Molly Penfold
- Fran Jonas
Dream11 Prediction
The Australian Women are going into this game with three wins in a row against this opposition. You can assume the trend will continue, and Australia will record more wins in the series. It will be tough to bet against this formidable opposition, but we will bet with the Australian women to win this contest.
Top Picks
Beth Mooney: The Aussie wicket-keeper-batter has scored 334 runs from her last ten games with an average of 47.71.
Alyssa Healy: The Aussie skipper has been prolific of late, with an average of 37.66 in her last ten games.
Amelia Kerr: This consistent New Zealand all-rounder has not only scored 206 runs but has also picked up nine wickets in her last ten games.
Georgia Wareham: Georgia Wareham has picked up twelve wickets from ten games with a strike rate of 16.91. She has also been bowling, with an excellent economy rate of 5.91 in recent games.
AUSW vs NZW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: B Mooney , A Healy
Batters: S Bates, B Halliday, P Litchfield
All-rounders: E Perry (C), A Kerr (VC), L Kasperek, A Sutherland
Bowlers: G Wareham, S Molineux
