Australia Women vs New Zealand Women 2019, 3rd ODI: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

New Zealand Women suffered their second consecutive ODI series defeat this year as they went down to the Australia Women twice in two games. The White Ferns had their moments in the series as they lost the first game only by five runs. Chasing 242 at the WACA, the New Zealand Women were 188/4 in the 42nd over before suffering a collapse. Their skipper Amy Satterthwaite’s 92-run knock went in vain.

NZ were 92/2 in the 21st over chasing 248 in Adelaide but bundled out for only 152. Ellyse Perry’s maiden ODI century set up the series win for the Southern Stars. Jess Jonassen, who was overlooked in the WT20, showed her worth as an all-rounder. She scored 52 runs across both games and claimed nine wickets including two four-wicket hauls. The hosts would undoubtedly be hoping to complete a whitewash and continue their domination in the ICC Women’s Championship.

Match Details:

The third and final game of the 3-match ODI series between Australia Women and New Zealand Women will be hosted by the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

The match starts at 10:20 AM local time (11:50 PM GMT – Prev Day) (5:20 AM IST).

The game will be live on Fox Sports in Australia.

Last five completed ODI matches:

Australia Women: W, W, W, W, W

New Zealand Women: L, L, W, L, L.

Pitch Condition/Report:

In the two WNCL games played in the last month here, the teams batting first scored 260 and 196 respectively. Victoria Women, the home team, won by 14 runs while defending 260 and lost by 1 wicket when they made 196.

Average first innings score: 228 (Last two Women’s List A matches)

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

Probable Playing XI:

Australia Women:

Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (WK), Meg Lanning (C), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Elyse Villani, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Lauren Cheatle.

Bench: Nicola Carey, Delissa Kimmince

New Zealand Women:

Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Amy Satterthwaite (C), Katey Martin (WK), Katie Perkins, Hayley Jensen, Amelia Kerr, Anna Peterson, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair.

Bench: Hannah Rowe, Leigh Kasperek, Lauren Down.

Injury News:

(Will be added when there an update)

Power Picks:

Amelia Kerr has been quite consistent in the games she played this year thus far. In each of the last three ODIs, Kerr has picked up at least two wickets. In the last six international matches, Amelia has bagged 11 wickets with at least one wicket in all those six.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain options – Amy Satterthwaite, Jess Jonassen, Ellyse Perry

Vice-captain options – Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Meg Lanning, Rachael Haynes

Alternatives – Suzie Bates, Katey Martin, Alyssa Healy.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Meg Lanning, Racheal Haynes, Amy Satterthwaite (VC), Katie Perkins

All-Rounders – Ellyse Perry, Jess Jonassen (C), Sophie Devine

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Hayley Jensen

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy

Batters – Racheal Haynes, Amy Satterthwaite, Suzie Bates, Katie Perkins

All-Rounders – Amelia Kerr (VC), Ellyse Perry, Jess Jonassen (C)

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Lauren Cheatle, Anna Paterson

Expert Advice:

Suzie Bates’ recent ODI form doesn’t make her a direct selection that too at the cost of 9.5 credits. Leigh Kasperek, who was racing towards becoming the fastest Woman to 50 ODI wickets, picked only one wicket in the last four ODIs and got dropped.

Probable Winners:

Australia Women are expected to make it 3-0 despite a fight from the New Zealand Women.

*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.

Get the latest Cricket News and updates, Match Predictions, Fantasy Cricket Tips and lots more on CricTracker.com.