The first ODI of the Australia women’s tour of New Zealand 2024 is set to take place on Wednesday, December 18, at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
New Zealand last competed in an ODI series against India in October 2024, where they suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat. The team will be under the leadership of Sophie Devine, who will aim to rally her side for a strong start to this series. Australia, on the other hand, comes into this match with momentum, having recently completed a dominant 3-0 whitewash against India in their last ODI series. Led by the experienced Alyssa Healy, the visitors will look to maintain their winning form.
Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2024: 1st ODI
- Date and Time: December 19; 11:00 am local/ 3:30 am IST/ 10:00 pm GMT (December 18)
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Basin Reserve 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. Batting could prove challenging early on, but the pitch is likely to settle and become more conducive for scoring as the match progresses.
Teams winning the toss might lean towards bowling first to exploit the early conditions, though batting first can also yield substantial totals if the initial phase is negotiated well. Spinners are unlikely to find many turns on this surface, requiring them to depend on clever variations to make an impact.
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
- Batters: Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Phoebe Litchfield
- All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Alana King, Eden Carson
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Sophie Devine (c), Alyssa Healy (vc)
Choice 2: Ellyse Perry (c), Amelia Kerr (vc)
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NZ-W vs AUS-WDream11 Prediction Backups:
Annabel Sutherland, Jess Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Georgia Voll
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Team for 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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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.