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AUS-W vs NZ-W 1st T20I: World Cup preparations in focus as both teams play crucial series

Thursday, 19-Sep-2024
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Australia Women and New Zealand Women are set to face off in the first T20I of their three-match series on Thursday at Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. This series presents a crucial opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their form ahead of the T20I World Cup 2024.

The T20I World Cup is just around the corner, and teams are keen to enter the tournament with momentum. Both Australia and New Zealand have strong line-ups , and this series will not only showcase their skills but also test their readiness for the challenges ahead.

Australia Women come into this series as the favourite, with a lineup that includes power hitters and skilled bowlers, they have consistently performed well in their past matches. Key players like Alyssa Healy (Skipper), Grace Harris and Phoebe Litchfield will be pivotal in setting the tone, while the bowling attack also has formidable players. Moreover, they have home advantage.

New Zealand Women, on the other hand, have shown flashes of brilliance in recent matches. With a well-rounded squad that includes experienced players like Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates, they are well capable of challenging Australia. Their performance in this series will be critical to build confidence and cohesiveness as they look to upset the Australian team.

Head to Head

Matches - 48

Australia Women won - 25

New Zealand Women won - 21

Tied - 1

No Result -1 

AUS probable XI: Alyssa Healy (c), Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Beth Mooney (wk), Alana King, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Sophie Molineux

NZ probable XI: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.

 

 

 

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