ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Aus vs NZ Preview

In the 9th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, Australia’s women’s cricket team faces off against New Zealand’s women’s team. The match will take place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Dubai on October 8, 2024, starting at 7:30 PM IST.

Australia’s Performance So Far

The Australian women’s team opened their campaign with a victory against Sri Lanka, winning by six wickets. Despite their bowlers' impressive performance, the batters had a shaky start, losing four wickets while chasing a modest target of 93 runs. As the tournament progresses, the team will expect its batting lineup to find better form. Being one of the top contenders, they’ll look to build on this momentum.

New Zealand’s Strong Start

On the other side, New Zealand had an emphatic win against India, securing a 58-run victory. Key contributions with the bat came from Sophie Devine, Georgia Plimmer, and Suzie Bates. The bowlers followed through with an excellent performance, led by Rosemary Mair, who took four wickets, and Lea Tahuhu, who claimed three. Eden Carson also chipped in with two wickets. Facing Australia will be a challenging task for New Zealand, and they'll need to maintain this level of intensity.

Probable Lineups for AU-W vs NZ-W

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy (captain & wicketkeeper), Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (captain), Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wicketkeeper), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson

Pitch and Weather Analysis

The Sharjah pitch is known for being on the slower side, providing ample assistance for spinners. Batters will need to put in extra effort to accumulate runs. Teams might prefer to chase, but opting to bat first isn’t necessarily a disadvantage either. Scores in the range of 140-160 are anticipated.

As for the weather, it will be a clear day with temperatures around 33-34°C and humidity hovering at approximately 50%. No rain is expected.

Key Player Picks for AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction

Ellyse Perry (AU-W)