AUS-W vs NZL-W Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 3rd T20I

Match Details:

The 3^rd match of the T20I series between Australia Women and New Zealand Women will be played at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The match is scheduled to start at 09:15 AM IST (03:45 AM UTC) (01:45 PM Local Time). It will be broadcasted live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony Liv.

Preview:

In this three-match series against New Zealand Women, Australia Women have already managed to gain an upper hand. By winning the first two games by 17-run and 8-wickets margins respectively, the hosts have clinched the series. Thus, this third T20I between both these sides is essentially a dead rubber. However, there can be a great amount of context added to this match with Australia Women eyeing a clean sweep. Meanwhile, New Zealand Women will fancy salvaging some pride and gaining some momentum before the ODI series by winning this match.

AUS-W vs NZL-W Weather Report for 3rd T20I:

It is expected to be a cloudy day in Brisbane with no chance of precipitation. The conditions will be conducive for a game of cricket.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Scoring runs on this track is a laborious task as the ball doesn’t come on to the bat nicely. This will be the third game on this pitch and hence there could be a slight bit of slow down.

Average first innings score:

133 (Last 2 matches of the series)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Ellyse Perry has sustained an ankle injury before the start of the series and is not available for this match.

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

Australia Women:

Alyssa Healy (wk), Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning (c), Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Delissa Kimmince

Bench:

Tahlia McGrath, Erin Burns, Belinda Vakarewa, Maitlan Brown, Molly Strano, Annabel Sutherland, Ellyse Perry

New Zealand Women:

Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Amy Satterthwaite, Katey Martin (wk), Amelia Kerr, Hayley Jensen, Lauren Down, Katie Perkins, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu

Bench:

Deanna Doughty, Natalie Dodd, Holly Huddleston, Hannah Rowe, Jess Watkin, Jess Kerr.

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

Rachael Haynes is the leading run-scorer in the series with 63 runs in two games including an unbeaten 40.

Alyssa Healy scored 33 runs in the last encounter and could well come into her own in this match.

Georgia Wareham has picked up three wickets in two games and has got an economy rate under 7.

Ashleigh Gardener, in the only innings where she batted, scored 61 runs and has been economical with the ball.

Meg Lanning scored 50 runs in two games and looked good during the chase in the last match with an unbeaten 26.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Megan Schutt

Vice-Captain Options – Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates

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

Keeper – Alyssa Healy (VC)

Batters – Suzie Bates, Meg Lanning, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner

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

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu, Delissa Kimmince, Georgia Wareham

12^th Man – Jess Jonassen

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

Keeper – Alyssa Healy, Katey Martin

Batters – Suzie Bates (VC), Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr

Bowlers – Megan Schutt (C), Lea Tahuhu, Delissa Kimmince, Georgia Wareham

12^th Man – Hayley Jensen

(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:

You can take a chance by picking a bowler as your captain in the Head to Head team as well considering the nature of the pitch.

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.