AUS-W vs NZL-W Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 1st T20I

Match Details:

The 1^st match of the T20I series between Australia Women and New Zealand Women at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The match is scheduled to start at 09:20 AM IST (03:50 AM UTC) (01:50 PM Local Time). It will be broadcasted live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.

Preview:

New Zealand Women are currently in Australia for a three-match T20I series followed by the ODI series. Starting off well in such a short series, especially in the T20Is, will be critical for both the teams. After losing the first game, it is usually tough to bounce back with two back-to-back wins. Both the teams have got quite strong squads in place. They would fancy making the best use of their resources and getting off the mark early.

AUS-W vs NZL-W 1st T20I Weather Report

The temperature will be around the 24 degrees Celsius mark during this game. Also, the skies will be clear.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch here is a decent one to bat on. The ball comes on nicely but the pacers will find some assistance early on.

Average first innings score: 145 (Only T20I match played here)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Ellyse Perry will not be playing in this match as she has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury.

AUS-W vs NZL-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Women:

Alyssa Healey, Meg Lanning, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Maitlan Brown, Beth Mooney, Erin Burns, Tahlia McGrath

Bench: Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Delissa Kimmince, Sophie Molineux, Molly Strano, Belinda Vakarewa, Nicola Carey

New Zealand Women:

Katey Martin, Suzie Bates, Amy Satterthwaite, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Maddy Green

Bench: Natalie Dodd, Katie Perkins, Lauren Down, Jess Watkin, Deanna Doughty

AUS-W vs NZL-W Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Fantasy Match:

Alyssa Healy featured in 112 T20Is thus far and mustered 2,060 runs at a strike rate of 132.

Rachael Haynes scored 695 runs in 47 innings including three half-centuries and even picked up 4 wickets.

Amelia Kerr is a top-notch bowler and has picked up 34 wickets in 32 games while maintaining an economy rate under 7.

Megan Scutt is a must-pick in your Fantasy team. In 67 T20Is, she picked up 89 wickets.

Jess Jonassen scored 422 runs in 38 innings and picked up 69 wickets in 77 innings in T20Is.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Alyssa Healy

Vice-Captain Options – Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Suzie Bates

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS-W vs NZL-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin, Alyssa Healy (C)

Batters – Suzie Bates (VC), Meg Lanning, Rachael Haynes

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Jess Jonassen, Amelia Kerr

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair

12^th Man – Tahlia McGrath

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS-W vs NZL-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy

Batters – Suzie Bates, Beth Mooney (VC), Ashleigh Gardener, Rachael Haynes

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Amelia Kerr, Hayley Jensen

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr

12^th Man – Amy Satterthwaite

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

Mega Schutt is also an excellent option as a multiplier. You can have her as your captain or vice-captain in one of the Grand League teams.

Today’s AUS-W vs NZL-W Probable Winners:

Australia Women are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.