Betting Tips

These Trans-Tasman rivals may be in for an exciting contest. With the games set to take place on New Zealand shores, the teams may be more evenly matched. The visitors will have momentum behind them from previous victories over their rivals. They may be firm favourites to open this Women’s ODI series with a victory.

New Zealand W vs Australia W Head-to-Head record

These Trans-Tasman teams have played each other in numerous Women’ ODI battles over the years. The Australians have dictated terms in recent matches. Over the last five matches against the Black Ferns, they have won all five. In their last match against their hosts the Aussies beat them by over 140 runs.

New Zealand W vs Australia W Live-Streaming and Broadcast

New Zealand Women face off against Australia Women in the first Women’s ODI of their series. The match will take place at Basin Reserve, Wellington on Thursday, 19 December 2024. In India, the FanCode app will provide live-streaming. No TV broadcast is available.

NZ W vs AUS W Team Previews

New Zealand Women

At the top of the order, Suzie Bates remains a cornerstone of the batting lineup, bringing unparalleled experience and consistency. Supporting her is Lauren Down, a technically sound batter who complements Bates with her ability to rotate strike and build partnerships. In the middle-order, young Amelia Kerr offers explosive batting alongside her world-class leg-spin.

Sophie Devine, captain and genuine match-winner, brings leadership and a reputation for game-changing performances with both bat and ball. Her aggressive approach at the crease and her knack for breaking partnerships with her medium-pace bowling binds the team together.

The skipper has 303 runs in her last eight Women’s ODIs. Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green add depth and reliability to the batting order. Halliday hit 86 runs versus India in her previous Women’s ODI. Wicketkeeper-batter Isabella Gaze ensures sharpness behind the stumps and adds versatility to the batting lineup.

Medium-pace bowler Jess Kerr’s swing bowling will challenge opposition batters. Molly Penfold adds a pace threat with her speed. The spin duo of Eden Carson and Fran Jonas bring variety and control in the middle overs.

They may be important towards the middle and end phases of the innings. Jess and Amelia Kerr have 13 and 12 wickets in their last eight matches respectively.

New Zealand Women Expected Playing 11

Australia Women

This is an experienced squad with title-winning experience. Known for her aggression at the top of the batting order and sharp work behind the stumps, Alyssa Healy is expected to set the tone both as the leader and star batter. Opening alongside her is Phoebe Litchfield, a promising young left-hand batting talent with a calm and composed approach.

The middle-order boasts elite powerhouses like Ellyse Perry, whose all-round abilities and experience make her a pivotal asset. Beth Mooney is a reliable batter known for her consistency and ability to finish games under pressure.

The all-rounders of Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath offering a mix of hard-hitting batting and effective bowling bring balance to the lineup. In Australia Women’s previous ODI against India, Sutherland hit a century. Gardner and McGrath hit half-centuries in the same innings.

Gardner also has 19 wickets in her last ten Women’s ODIs, including a five-wicket haul against India. Sophie Molineux's left-arm spin is another vital component to the bowling department and she complements spin partner of Alana King. They will both be responsible for the middle overs. King has 16 wickets in her last nine Women’s ODI innings.

The bowling attack is spearheaded by Megan Schutt’s lethal swing bowling with the new ball and effective skills at the death. Kim Garth’s seam bowling offers reliability and control.

Australia Women Expected Playing 11

NZ W vs AUS W Toss Prediction

This match will be played as a day match in Wellington. Both teams may need to respect the new ball, but may fancy batting first to create the pressure of runs on the board in the first game.

Pitch and Conditions

The Basin Reserve pitch should offer a bit of seam movement for the seam bowlers, particularly in the first ten overs with the new ball. The warm weather and sun shining throughout the day should bake the pitch. Batters may find run-scoring easier as the innings moves on. The spinners may find some turn later on.
There is a zero percent chance of rain on Thursday.

The players will also be playing in extreme heat with a decent amount of humidity too.

NZ W vs AUS W Betting Tips

Distance may not separate these nations by too much. Contrastingly, Australia Women have been the dominant force not only against New Zealand Women, but also in the context of women’s cricket globally. The hosts will want to give their fans something to cheer about, but will be up against the juggernaut of their visitors. The tourists will be strong favourites to open the series with a win.

Bet on Australia Women to win this match.