The first T20I of the Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2025 will be played on March 21. This is a three-match T20I series after the T20 World Cup holders leveled with Sri Lanka recently. Meanwhile, the six-time T20 World Cup winners will be playing for the first time after the Women’s Ashes. Talking about the home side, they have some of their first-choice players back in the side.
New Zealand-W vs Australia-W: Match Details
| Match | New Zealand-W vs Australia-W, First T20I |
| Venue | University Oval, Dunedin |
| Timings | 7:15 AM IST |
| Date | March 21 |
New Zealand-W vs Australia-W: Head to Head
| Matches Played | Australia Won | New Zealand Won | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 29 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
New Zealand-W vs Australia-W: Probable Playing XI
| New Zealand Women | Australia Women |
|---|---|
| Suzie Bates (c) | Beth Mooney |
| Georgia Plimmer | Georgia Voll |
| Emma McLeod | Grace Harris |
| Brooke Halliday | Tahila McGrath © |
| Sophie Devine | Ellyse Perry |
| Maddy Green | Ashleigh Gardner |
| Amelia Kerr | Phoebe Litchfield |
| Lea Tahuhu | Annabel Sutherland |
| Polly Inglis (w) | Darcie Brown |
| Eden Carson | Kim Garth |
| Jess Kerr | Alana King |
New Zealand-W vs Australia-W: Pitch Report and Weather Condition
| Match Timings | Pitch Report | Weather | Chance of Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7:15 AM IST | Seam friendly | 50-55% Humidity. Highest Temp – 24 Degrees | None |
New Zealand-W vs Australia-W: Players to watch out for
Australia-W:
Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner have been in great form with the bat while Alana King will be crucial with the ball.
New Zealand:
Sophie Devine, their former T20I skipper is returning to the game after a mental health break. Amelia Kerr and Eden Carson will be crucial with the ball.
New Zealand-W vs Australia-W: Who will win the toss?
Both teams will look to bowl first as there might be some seam movement.
Scenario 1: Australia-W wins the toss and bat first
| Australia-W Total 1st innings | New Zealand-W Total 2nd innings |
| 140-150 | 155 |
Scenario 2: New Zealand win the toss and elect to bat first
| New Zealand-W Total 1st innings | Australia-W Total 2nd innings |
| 140-150 | 155 |
New Zealand-W vs Australia-W: Match Prediction
New Zealand-W definitely will have the home advantage and may win this match
FAQs
Who will win the match?
New Zealand-W will win this match.
What will be the weather prediction?
The weather will be cool and ideal for the match.
Will Dew have any impact?
This is a day game which is why their won’t be any dew.
Disclaimer: Participating in Match predictions involves financial risk. Please play responsibly, avoid addictive behaviors, and be aware of potential financial losses.
