First ODI session Australia women's tour of new Zealand 2024 will be held on Wednesday, December 18, at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
New Zealand played in the last ODI tournament India in October 2024, where they lost 2-1. The group will be under the leadership of Sophie Devinewho wants to call on his side to make a strong start to the series. On the other hand, Australia are coming into the game with a bang, having recently completed a massive 3-0 win against India in their last ODI series. Guided by experienced professionals Alyssa Healyguests will look to maintain their winning appearance.
Australia Women tour New Zealand 2024: 1st ODI
- Date and Time: December 19; 11:00 am local/ 3:30 am IST/ 10:00 pm GMT (December 18)
- PlaceLocation: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Basin Reserve Pitch Report
The Basin Reserve matches in Wellington promise a battle between bat and ball. With a green top with healthy grass, the surface is expected to move early and quickly, which creates a fast-moving environment in the first stages. Hitting can be difficult at first, but the pitch can stabilize and become more effective for scoring as the game progresses.
Teams that win the toss can lean on bowling first to capitalize on the early momentum, although batting early can produce more if the early phase is negotiated well. Spinners are unlikely to get many turns at this height, requiring them to rely on clever variations to create interest.
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
- Strikers: Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Phoebe Litchfield
- All round: Sophie Devine, Amelia KerrAshley Gardner
- Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Alana King, Eden Carson
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Sophie Devine (c), Alyssa Healy (vc)
Option 2: Ellyse Perry (c), Amelia Kerr (vc)
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Predictions for NZ-W vs AUS-WDream11:
Annabel Sutherland, Jess Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Georgia Voll
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Team in today's match (December 18, 10:00 pm GMT):
NZ-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XIs
new Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Lauren Down, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold.
Australia: Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.
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