Mount Maunganui will be the venue for the second Women’s T20I between New Zealand and Australia on March 23, 2025. Australia dominated the first match and will look to extend their winning streak, aiming to secure an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.
Australia showcased a commanding performance in the opening game, excelling with both bat and ball. Their top-order batters clicked collectively, while the bowlers kept New Zealand’s lineup under constant pressure. Riding on this momentum, the Australian team will aim for another clinical performance to seal the series.
On the other hand, New Zealand will be determined to bounce back and keep the series alive. The hosts will need significant improvements in their batting and more disciplined bowling to challenge the formidable Australian side. Key players like Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr will be crucial in New Zealand’s efforts to level the series.
Australia Women Tour of New Zealand 2025: 2nd T20I
- Date and Time: March 23; 02:45 pm local / 07:15 am IST / 01:45 am GMT
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Pitch Report:
The Bay Oval pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. Batters need to be cautious and selective with their shots, while bowlers can expect consistent seam movement throughout the game. Seamers, in particular, are likely to thrive and play a pivotal role in determining the match’s outcome.
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney
- Batters: Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath
- Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Amelia Kerr (c), Beth Mooney (vc)
- Choice 2: Sophie Devine (c), Annabel Sutherland (vc)
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NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Phoebe Litchfield, Alana King, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Team for Today’s Match (March 23, 01:45 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia: Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Kim Garth, Alana King, Nicole Faltum
New Zealand: Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Bella James
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
