BackThe first T20I match on 18th October at 1:45 PM IST will bring Australia Women versus New Zealand Women to North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
Get the best AUS vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Captaincy Picks:
| Amelia Kerr – New Zealand’s outstanding all-rounder has played 62 Women’s T20Is, scoring 738 runs and taking 60 wickets. Her highest score is 66, while her best bowling figures are 3/16, highlighting her value with both bat and leg-spin. |
| Ellyse Perry – Perry’s experience makes her a valuable presence in Australia’s lineup. The right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler has scored runs in the middle order and contributed with the ball throughout her T20I career. |
Top Picks:
| Ashleigh Gardner – A powerful right-handed batter who bowls right-arm off-spin, Gardner offers Australia a genuine all-round threat. Her ability to clear the boundary and break partnerships makes her a valuable option in both departments. |
| Annabel Sutherland – Sutherland has recorded 267 runs in 55 Women’s T20Is, with a highest score of 27. As a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowler, she provides Australia with an additional seam-bowling option and lower-order batting depth. |
Budget Picks:
| Nensi Patel – New Zealand’s right-arm off-spinner has made an encouraging start to her international career, taking 13 wickets in 11 T20Is, with best figures of 3/8. She has also scored 2 runs in her international T20I batting appearances. |
| Georgia Voll – Voll has accumulated 604 runs in 19 Women’s T20Is, including a century and three half-centuries. Her career-best 101 against West Indies demonstrates her ability to build a substantial innings while maintaining an attacking approach. |
| Captain |
Amelia Kerr & Ellyse Perry |
| Vice-Captain |
Ashleigh Gardner & Annabel Sutherland |
| Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Polly Inglis |
NA |
NA |
| Kim Garth |
NA |
NA |
| SL Captaincy Choice |
Amelia Kerr |
| GL Captaincy Choice |
Ellyse Perry |
| Punt Picks |
Nensi Patel and Georgia Voll |
| Dream11 Combination |
1-3-3-4 |
Australia Women will begin their T20I series against New Zealand Women on 18 October 2026 at North Sydney Oval in Sydney, with the opening match scheduled to start at 1:45 PM IST. As the reigning ICC Women’s T20 World Cup champions, Australia will look to maintain their strong form, while New Zealand will aim to challenge their rivals across the three-match series and claim the Rose Bowl bragging rights. Sophie Molineux returns to captain Australia, whereas Amelia Kerr will lead the New Zealand side.
Australia boast a formidable batting lineup featuring Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield and Ellyse Perry. Moreover, Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland provide valuable all-round ability, while Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham and Nicola Carey add further balance to the team. Kim Garth and Lucy Hamilton strengthen the pace attack. Meanwhile, New Zealand will depend on Amelia Kerr’s all-round contributions, supported by Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green and Izzy Sharp. Eden Carson’s return bolsters their spin options, while Jess Kerr adds strength to the pace department. However, wicketkeeper Isabella Gaze remains unavailable following thumb surgery, which could affect New Zealand’s team combination.
Australia enter the series with impressive momentum after winning ten consecutive T20Is, including their unbeaten campaign to the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup title. New Zealand, on the other hand, will look to respond after a disappointing World Cup campaign and deliver more consistent performances. Australia appear stronger on paper, particularly if Mooney and Voll provide a solid start at the top. Nevertheless, New Zealand can make the contest competitive if Amelia Kerr leads from the front and their bowlers put early pressure on Australia’s powerful batting order. Ultimately, Australia will aim to use their depth and home advantage, while New Zealand must execute their plans consistently to challenge the champions.
| Teams |
Matches Won |
| Australia Women |
32 |
| New Zealand Women |
21 |
| Temperature |
18°C |
| Weather Forecast |
Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To |
Pace |
| Average 1st innings score |
172 |
| Records |
Good |
| Winning % |
66% |
Australia Women Playing 11:
1) Georgia Voll
2) Beth Mooney (wk)
3) Phoebe Litchfield
4) Ellyse Perry
5) Ashleigh Gardner
6) Georgia Wareham
7) Annabel Sutherland
8) Nicola Carey
9) Sophie Molineux ©
10) Kim Garth
11) Lucy Hamilton
New Zealand Women Playing 11:
1) Georgia Plimmer
2) Bella James
3) Amelia Kerr ©
4) Izzy Sharp
5) Brooke Halliday
6) Maddy Green
7) Polly Inglis (wk)
8) Jess Kerr
9) Eden Carson
10) Nensi Patel
11) Rosemary Mair
Looking at the squad strength and home advantage, Australia Women is expected to win this match.
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