The three-match Trans-Tasman ODI series between New Zealand and Australia kicks off on Thursday (December 19) at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
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Get NZ-W vs AUS-W Fantasy 11 prediction, cricket tips, predicted playing XI, pitch report & injury updates for 1st ODI of Australia Women tour of New Zealand. 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- NZ-W vs AUS-W Fantasy 11 Prediction
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, Wellington
Probable PlayingXI
New Zealand Women
IC Gaze, 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, Phoebe Litchfield, EA Perry, A Sutherland, TM McGrath, A Gardner, G Wareham, KJ Garth, A King, Alyssa Healy(C), ML Schutt
Bench: S Molineux, Darcie Brown
Injury 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.
Weather Report- Clear Sky
Win Prediction- Australia Women
Pitch Condition- Balanced
Avg 1st Inning Score- 230
Pitch Report
Captains- 9
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.
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.
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.
Avoid Player Message- 8.5
Fran Jonas- NZ-W | BOWL- 8.5
DISCLAIMER
This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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