Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Match 10, AUS-W vs NZ-W Preview: Head to Head records, pitch report and more

Australia Women (AUS-W) will take on New Zealand Women (NZ-W) in Match 10 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on October 8. Australia Women started their campaign with a comprehensive win against Sri Lanka Women by six wickets. On the other hand, New Zealand Women got off the mark with a thumping win against India in their first game by 58 runs.

Both the teams have got the desired start and would like to build on the momentum. New Zealand and Australia have won a game each playing as many, but the former has a superior Net Run Rate, +2.900, compared to Australia’s +1.908. Both teams have a balanced line-up in batting and bowling, and the contest becomes more intense given their Trans-Tasman history.

Match Details

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Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch is feasible for both batters and bowlers. The deck favours the spinners as the match progresses, and batters can capitalise on short boundaries and quick outfield. On the weather front, the skies will be clear with no rain threat forecasted during the game.

Head-To-Head Records

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Probable Predicted XI

Australia Women

Australia Women have to scratch their head at the drawing board as their middle order collapsed in the last game. Alyssa Healy and Georgia Wareham need to come among the runs. The team might let go of Darcie Brown in the playing XI as she was the most expensive, conceding around 12 runs in the sole over bowled.

Predicted XI: Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Grace Harris, Phoebe Litchfield, Megan Schutt, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland

New Zealand Women

New Zealand Women openers, Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer utilised the powerplay well. The team might bench Eden Carson, she was the most expensive bowler with an economy rate of 8.50.

Predicted XI: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Sophie Devine (c), Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Fran Jonas, Brooke Halliday, Molly Penfold, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair