The time for women’s international cricket rivalry has here, as the Australia women’s team will welcome the New Zealand women’s team in a three-match Twenty20 International series. The first match is scheduled for March 21 at Auckland’s Eden Park. In women’s international cricket, this will mark the start of the Tasmanian rivalry.
Due to the rain-affected abandonment of the last game, the New Zealand women’s exciting series versus Sri Lanka women ended in a tie. The renowned Suzie Bates, who is looking for another series victory, will once again lead the team, which will have some huge personalities returning.
Even though the New Zealand women’s squad is formidable, the Australian women’s team also appears to be strong and will include some well-known players. In this series, Tahlia McGrath will be the team’s leader. The squad will enter the series with confidence after winning all of their games in the Women’s Ashes, including three Twenty20 Internationals.
Match Details
| Match | New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 1st T20I, Australia Women Tour of New Zealand 2025 |
| Venue | Eden Park, Auckland |
| Date & Time | Friday, March 21, 2025, 7:15 am (IST) |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Sony Sports Network |
Report on the Pitch
Big totals have been achieved at Eden Park, which has long been a batting haven. With some help for the seamers using the new ball, the surface is known to be flatter and the boundaries are short. After winning the toss, the captains may decide to bowl first because the pitch doesn’t appear to vary much.
Head-to-Head record
Matches Played 52
Won by New Zealand Women 21
Won by Australia Women 29
Tied 01
No Result 01
First-ever Fixture 18 Oct 2006
Most-recent Fixture 8 Oct 2024
Predicted Playing XIs
New Zealand Women
Polly Inglis (week), Eden Carson, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Suzie Bates (c), and Georgia Plimmer.
Women in Australia
Tahlia McGrath (c), Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Megan Schutt, Kim Garth, and Alana King.
Ellyse Perry is most likely the best hitter.
Perry, Ellyse.
Perry, Ellyse. (Image via Getty Images by Chris Hyde, CA/Cricket Australia) )
The outstanding all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been the most productive player in the format, despite the fact that the Australia Women’s team features several excellent hitters. One of the best run-scorers in the WPL, Perry has had an amazing season. She’ll want to keep up her impressive performance in the series.
Amelia Kerr is perhaps the finest bowler.
Amelia Kerr
Kerr, Amelia. (Image Source: Getty Images/Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC )
One of the top all-around players in international cricket at the moment is Amelia Kerr. The Kiwi player had a memorable season with the ball and earned the purple cap, despite not having the best batting seasons in the WPL. Kerr has demonstrated her bowling prowess, and she will be a player to keep an eye on throughout the series.
Scenario 1
New Zealand Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 45-50
AUS-W: 180-185
New Zealand Women win the match
Scenario 2
Australia Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
Powerplay: 50-55
NZ-W: 185-190
Australia Women win the match
