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Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, AUS-W vs NZ-W 2026, Today Match Prediction
AUSW vs NZW Win Probability
Toss Winner - Australia Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
Australia Women beat New Zealand Women by 2 wickets
Can Australia Women continue their home dominance?
- Beth Mooney has scored 345 runs in her last 10 matches for Australia Women.
- Melie Kerr has scored 273 runs in her previous 10 matches for New Zealand Women.
- Sophie Molineux has taken 11 wickets in the last seven matches for Australia Women.
Australia Women to win the match.
| Tournament: | New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | North Sydney Oval, North Sydney, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 18.6°C|Sunny |
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AUSW vs NZW Match Prediction & Analysis
Australia Women will lock horns with New Zealand Women in the first T20I of the New Zealand Women tour of Australia 2026 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on October 18.
Australia Women head into the series as the reigning champions of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, where they were the winners. New Zealand Women also played their most recent T20 matches in the same tournament, finishing fourth in Group 2 with four points from five matches. They recorded two wins and three defeats, with a net run rate of -0.118.
Australia Women have been in excellent form, winning all five of their last five matches. New Zealand Women, on the other hand, have managed two wins and suffered three defeats in their last five games.
The head-to-head record also favours Australia Women, who have won all five of their last five T20I meetings against New Zealand Women.
With home conditions and a strong recent record in their favour, Australia Women will look to start the series on a winning note, while New Zealand Women will aim to challenge the hosts and turn the tide in this opening T20I.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
AUSW
W
W
W
W
W
AUSW
150/4 in 20.0 7.5
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Australia Women beat England Women by 7 wickets153/3 in 17.1 8.91
127/2 in 13.0 9.77
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Australia Women beat West Indies Women by 8 wickets125/7 in 20.0 6.25
172/4 in 19.0 9.05
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Australia Women beat India Women by 6 wickets170/4 in 20.0 8.5
199/7 in 20.0 9.95
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Australia Women beat Pakistan Women by 113 runs86/10 in 13.4 6.29
219/6 in 20.0 10.95
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Australia Women beat Netherlands Women by 98 runs121/3 in 20.0 6.05
NZW
L
L
W
W
L
NZW
77/2 in 10.0 7.7
NZ-W vs AGGXI-W 2026
Australia Governor-General XI beat New Zealand Women by 19 runs (D/L) method
85/6 in 10.0 8.5
132/4 in 18.2 7.2
ICCWWC_T20 2026
New Zealand Women beat Scotland Women by 6 wickets131/7 in 20.0 6.55
140/6 in 20.0 7
ICCWWC_T20 2026
New Zealand Women beat Ireland Women by 4 runs136/4 in 20.0 6.8
150/6 in 20.0 7.5
ICCWWC_T20 2026
Sri Lanka Women beat New Zealand Women by 5 wickets153/5 in 19.4 7.78
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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148/5 in 19.1
AUS-W vs NZ-W
Australia Women beat New Zealand Women by 5 wickets146/6 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Australia Women Preview
Australia Women head into the opening T20I after winning their most recent T20 match against England Women in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at Lord's on July 5. England posted 150/4, but Australia chased down the target of 151 in 17.1 overs, finishing at 153/3 to secure a seven-wicket victory with 17 balls remaining and lift the trophy.
Australia's batting lineup features several dependable performers. Beth Mooney has scored 345 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 43.13 and a strike rate of 138, while Ellyse Perry has accumulated 294 runs at an average of 42. Phoebe Litchfield also adds depth to the batting unit, having scored 680 runs in 37 T20I matches.
With the ball, Sophie Molineux has taken 11 wickets in her last seven matches, while Georgia Wareham has claimed 10 wickets in her last 10 matches at an economy rate of 4.61. Experienced bowling all-rounder Alana King has taken 34 wickets in 34 T20I innings, providing another valuable option for the hosts.
Australia Women will look to carry the confidence of their World Cup triumph into the home series. Their balanced squad offers strength in both departments, giving them a solid platform to begin the tour against New Zealand.
Key Players: Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Molineux
Australia Women Predicted Playing XI:
Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath (VC), Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (C), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
Australia Women Actual Playing XI:
Georgia Voll, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Lucy Hamilton, Sophie Molineux, Annabel Sutherland, Beth Mooney, Kim Garth
New Zealand Women Preview
New Zealand Women head into the opening T20I after losing their most recent match in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Facing England Women in a Group 2 fixture at The Oval on June 27, New Zealand posted 163/6. However, England chased down the target in 17.2 overs, finishing at 164/1 to win by nine wickets with 16 balls remaining.
New Zealand's batting lineup will rely on the consistency of Melie Kerr and Brooke Halliday. Kerr has scored 273 runs in her last 10 matches, while Halliday has accumulated 203 runs in the same number of matches. Experienced middle-order batter Maddy Green brings additional experience, having scored 1,439 runs in 128 T20I matches.
In the bowling department, Kerr has taken 10 wickets in her last 10 matches at an economy rate of 6.68, while Nensi Patel has claimed eight wickets in her last eight matches. Eden Carson has also been a regular wicket-taker, collecting 39 wickets in 37 T20I matches.
New Zealand Women will aim to put their World Cup campaign behind them and make a strong start to the Australian tour. Their all-round options provide flexibility, but the bowlers will need to deliver a disciplined performance against Australia's formidable batting lineup.
Key Players: Melie Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Eden Carson
New Zealand Women Predicted Playing XI:
Georgia Plimmer, Bella James, Melie Kerr (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Polly Inglis (WK), Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair
New Zealand Women Actual Playing XI:
Amelia Kerr, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Bree Illing, Rosemary Mair, Maddy Green, Flora Devonshire, Polly Inglis
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The weather in Sydney is expected to remain mostly sunny, with temperatures around 19.4°C and humidity at 57%. There is a 25% chance of rain, while winds are forecast to blow at approximately 14 km/h. Overall, conditions should be favourable for cricket, although there remains a slight possibility of rain interruptions during the match.
AUSW vs NZW Pitch Report
North Sydney Oval has produced an average first-innings score of 172 and a second-innings average of 173 across four matches, indicating good scoring potential. Australia Women have won eight of their nine matches at this venue, with an average score of 158, while New Zealand Women have lost both their matches here, averaging 123. Pace bowlers have claimed 64 wickets (55%) in the last 10 matches, compared to 52 wickets (45%) for spinners. Overall, the pitch is expected to offer batting-friendly conditions with moderate-to-high scoring potential.
Score Prediction
If Australia Women bat first: 165-185 runs
If New Zealand Women bat first: 145-165 runs
Toss: To Bowl
Teams batting first and bowling first have each won two of the last four matches at North Sydney Oval. The average first-innings score of 172 is marginally lower than the second-innings average of 173, suggesting a slight advantage for chasing sides. Hence, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first.
Toss Prediction: Australia Women to win the toss.
AUSW vs NZW
Winning Prediction
Australia Women enter this series as strong favourites, boasting an immaculate five-game winning streak and world-class squad depth in both batting and bowling, the world champions are firing on all cylinders.
In contrast, New Zealand Women have struggled for consistency against top-tier opposition. Backed by home advantage and an unbroken 5-0 head-to-head record over the White Ferns, Australia hold every advantage to take the series opener.
Australia Women to win the match.
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