NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Predicted Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For 1st ODI

The three-match Trans-Tasman ODI series between New Zealand and Australia kicks off on Thursday (December 19) at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 18 Dec 2024, 19:51 IST

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Preview

The New Zealand women are all set to turn their fortunes against the Australian women in the first ODI of the three-match series slated to take place on December 19 at Basin Reserve in Wellington. This series promises to be a thrilling contest between the two powerhouses.

The White Ferns last played in an ODI series against Team India after the conclusion of the 2024 T20 World Cup. The side suffered defeat against India by 2-1 in a three-match series. Sophie Devine will be leading the side and aims to rally New Zealand for a strong start. On the other hand, Australia heads to this game after a dominant 3-0 whitewash against Harmanpreet Kaur-led India. Alyssa Healy, who suffered an injury setback in the World Cup, has marked her return to the side, and the visitors will look to maintain their winning streak.

Match Information

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 1st ODI (ICC Championship Match)

Australia Women tour of New Zealand, 18 Dec 2024, Wed, 3:30 AM IST ,Basin Reserve, Wellington

Broadcast

Sony Sports Network

Live Stream

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Weather Report

Basin Reserve, Wellington

Rain

12.9°C

100% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand Women

L
W
L
W
W

Australia Women

W
W
W
L
W

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand Women

IC Gaze (wk), BM Halliday, ML Green, LR Down, SW Bates, SFM Devine (C), AC Kerr, F Jonas, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, RA Mair

Bench : Eden Carson, IR James

Australia Women

BL Mooney (wk), Alyssa Healy (C), Phoebe Litchfield, EA Perry, A Sutherland, TM McGrath, A Gardner, G Wareham, ML Schutt, KJ Garth, A King

Bench : S Molineux, Darcie Brown

Injury and availability news

New Zealand will be without key players Lea Tahuhu and Georgia Plimmer due to injuries. However, the White Ferns have called up promising young talent Bella James to fill the void. On the other hand, Alyssa Healy, who suffered an injury setback in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024, has marked her return to the side. However, Australia has been dealt a major setback with star spinner Sophie Molineux ruled out due to a knee injury.

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Basin Reserve in Wellington promises an engaging battle between bat and ball. Sporting a green top with a healthy covering of grass, the surface is expected to provide early movement and pace, making it a haven for fast bowlers in the initial stages.

60%

Pace Bowling

40%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

230

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Ellyse Perry AUS-W | ALL

Australia's star cricketer has been in the great form in the limited-overs. The star all-rounder can pose big threat to the home team in this ODI series with her performance with both bat and the ball. Perry can be your captaincy pick considering her form in the white-ball game.

9
C

Ashleigh Gardner AUS-W | ALL

She has been one of the best all-rounders from the Australia camp and has been contributing greatly with both bat and the ball in the last so many years. The star Aussie cricketer can also be your captaincy pick as she can give you high returns with her performance with both bat and the ball.

9
C

Amelia Kerr NZ-W | ALL

She is one of the standout performers from the home team and a player to watch out for in the series. The Kiwi star has been delivering sensational performances with both bat and the ball in the white-ball game and might pose big threat to strong Aussies.

9

Alyssa Healy AUS-W | WK

Australia skipper can be your top-picks and she can give the great start to her side in the series opening game. You must have her in your Dream 11 team.

9

Tahlia McGrath AUS-W | ALL

Aussie star cricketer can contribute with both bat and the ball in the series and might pose big threat to NZ with her performance. She can be your top-picks.

9

Sophie Devine NZ-W | ALL

New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine has been one one of the standout performers for the side having led them to win 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. One must go for her in your Dream 11.

8.5

Megan Schutt AUS-W | BOWL

She has been one of the best bowlers from the Aussies camp and posses the ability to pose big threat to New Zealand batting unit.

9

Alana King AUS-W | ALL

Alana King has been one of the standout performer for the Australia camp. King might pose big threat to New Zealand batters in the ODI series.

8.5

Rosemary Mair NZ-W | BOWL

She has been one of the best bowlers from the New Zealand camp and will be looking to pose big threat to Aussie batters in this game.

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8.5

Fran Jonas

NZ-W | BOWL

8.5

Eden Carson

NZ-W | BOWL

Last Updated On - Dec 18 2024 7:51 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ-W

3 : 8

AUS-W

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3/100

Head To Head
Alyssa Healy

9

Beth Mooney

9

Phoebe Litchfield

8

Sophie Devine

9

Amelia Kerr
VC

9

Ellyse Perry
C

9

Tahlia McGrath

9

Ashleigh Gardner

9

Alana King

9

Rosemary Mair

8.5

Megan Schutt

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ-W

3 : 8

AUS-W

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4.5/100

Grand League
Alyssa Healy

9

Sophie Devine

9

Amelia Kerr

9

Annabel Sutherland

7.5

Ellyse Perry

9

Georgia Wareham

8

Tahlia McGrath

9

Ashleigh Gardner

9

Alana King
C

9

Rosemary Mair

8.5

Megan Schutt
VC

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ-W

3 : 8

AUS-W

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3/100

Mega League
Alyssa Healy
VC

9

Beth Mooney

9

Phoebe Litchfield

8

Sophie Devine

9

Amelia Kerr
C

9

Ellyse Perry

9

Tahlia McGrath

9

Ashleigh Gardner

9

Alana King

9

Rosemary Mair

8.5

Megan Schutt

8.5

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Players
11/11

Team 1

NZ-W

3 : 8

AUS-W

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3/100

CricTracker Special
Alyssa Healy
VC

9

Beth Mooney

9

Phoebe Litchfield

8

Sophie Devine

9

Amelia Kerr
C

9

Ellyse Perry

9

Tahlia McGrath

9

Ashleigh Gardner

9

Alana King

9

Rosemary Mair

8.5

Megan Schutt

8.5

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