Australia women will be up against New Zealand women in the 9th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Dubai on 8th October 2024. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST.
Australia women defeated Sri Lanka women by six wickets in their first game. The bowlers did a great job and the batters then chased down 93 runs but they had an iffy start with the bat. They lost four wickets in chasing down such a total. They are a world-class side and the best team in this tournament. The batters are expected to step up in upcoming games.
New Zealand, meanwhile, had a great start too as they defeated India by a big margin of 58 runs. Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer and Suzie Bates contributed with the bat before the bowlers put in a great effort. Rosemary Mair (4 wickets) & Lea Tahuhu (3 wickets) were the star performers with the ball. Eden Carson also picked up a couple of wickets. Defeating the Australian women will be a big challenge for them and they’ll have to be on their toes if they want to do so.
AU-W vs NZ-W: Probable Playing XIs
Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (c &wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson
AU-W vs NZ-W: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Sharjah will be on the slower side and the batters will have to work hard for their runs. The venue is known for its low bounce and spinners will get plenty of assistance on this wicket. Teams will prefer chasing but batting first won’t be a bad option either. Scores in the range of 140-160 are expected from this game.
It will be a clear day with no chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 33-34 degrees Celsius and humidity will be around 50% during the game.
Top Player Picks for AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction
Ellyse Perry (AU-W)
Ellyse Perry is one of the best players in women’s cricket. She didn’t bowl in the last game but may bowl an over or two in this one. She will bat at No. 3 and is capable of winning games on her own.
Perry has amassed 263 runs in 13 innings, at an average of 29.20 and a strike rate of 111 against the White Ferns. She has also picked up 20 wickets against them at an economy of 6.24.
Sophie Devine (NZ-W)
Sophie Devine scored a match-winning 57* in the first game against India. She looked in great touch and was the difference between the two teams with the bat. She didn’t bowl but she can also chip in with an over or two if required.
She has a poor record against Australia with the bat: 312 runs in 17 innings at an average of 20.80 and has struck at 96.30 with 17 wickets to her name. Despite that, she’s a quality player and a must-pick in your fantasy teams.
Sophie Molienux (AU-W)
Sophie Molineux will be a key bowler for Australia. She picked up two wickets in the first game against Sri Lanka. She is capable with the bat as well and can contribute if she gets the chance to bat.
She has 10 wickets to her name in seven T20Is this year at an economy of 5.33. Molineux will be a good pick for this match in fantasy cricket.
Top Captaincy Picks for AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Contest
Amelia Kerr (NZ-W)
Amelia Kerr had an average day in the first game against India. She scored 13 runs and picked up a wicket. She’s a world-class all-rounder and will be a top C/VC pick for this game.
She has 211 runs in 15 games at an average of 17.60 and she has 16 wickets as well against Australia women in T20Is.
Ashleigh Gardner (AU-W)
Ashleigh Gardner is amongst the best all-rounders in women’s cricket. She bats very aggressively and is excellent with the ball as well. She picked up a wicket and scored 12 runs in the first game against Sri Lanka.
She scored 302 runs in 16 T20Is against New Zealand at an average of 23.20 including 2 fifties. She also has 14 wickets at an economy of 6.94 against them. Gardner will be an excellent C/VC option for this match.
Georgia Wareham (AU-W)
Georgia Wareham batted at 3 in the last game. She will bowl her full quota as well and with the conditions aiding the spinners, she becomes a valuable pick for this match.
She has 16 wickets in 13 T20Is this year at an economy of 5.82 and has scored 138 runs in 8 innings at an average of 19.70 and a strike rate of 142.30 including one fifty. Wareham will be an ideal C/VC pick for this match.
AU-W vs NZ-W Player to Avoid
Isabella Gaze (NZ-W)
Isabella Gaze will bat in the lower order for the White Ferns. She won’t get much game time to make an impact with the bat. She may fetch some points from wicket-keeping but there are many better options than her. She will be our player to avoid.
Grand League Team for AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction
Small League Team for AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction
AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction:
Australia women, despite their shaky start with the bat in the first game, will start as the favourites to win this match. They have insane depth in their squad with both bat and ball. The Australian women should win this match.
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