Australia Women face New Zealand Women in the first T20I of New Zealand Women’s 2026 tour of Australia at North Sydney Oval in Sydney on 20 October. Australia Women won the first T20I by two wickets and currently lead the series 1-0.
In the first T20I, New Zealand Women batted first and scored 162 runs in 20 overs. In response, Australia Women chased down the target in 18.5 overs, winning the match by two wickets. Ellyse Perry was the standout performer for AUS-W, scoring a match-winning 52 runs off 30 balls.
Also Read: AUS-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction — Who Will Win 1st T20I? Playing XI, Pitch Report & Toss Prediction
AUS-W vs NZ-W Match Details
- Match: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I
- Date: Tuesday, 20th October 2026
- Time: 1:45 PM IST
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
- Live Streaming: JioHotstar
AUS-W vs NZ-W Pitch Report – North Sydney Oval, Sydney
The North Sydney Oval surface is typically batting‑friendly, with short boundaries aiding stroke‑play. Seamers may find some swing early under lights.
AUS-W vs NZ-W Weather Report – Sydney
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AUS-W vs NZ-W Recent Form
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AUS-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head T20I Record (Last 10 matches)
AUS-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction Scenarios – 2nd T20I
Scenario 1 – If NZ-W bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 30–35 runs
- First Innings Total: 155– 160 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia Women win
Scenario 2 – If AUS-W bats first
- Powerplay Score Prediction: 40–45 runs
- First Innings Total: 165–180 runs expected
- Result Prediction: Australia Women win
AUS-W vs NZ-W: Key Battles
- Beth Mooney vs Rosemary Mair
- Georgia Voll vs Jess Kerr
- Georgia Plimmer vs Kim Garth
AUS-W vs NZ-W: Toss Prediction
- Batting first: 20%
- Batting second: 80%
AUS-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XI
Australia Women (AUS-W)
Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath (VC), Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux (C), Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton and Nicola Carey
New Zealand Women (NZ-W)
Georgia Plimmer, Flora Devonshire, Amelia Kerr (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Polly Inglis (WK), Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair
Who Will Win AUS-W vs NZ-W Today? – 2nd T20I
Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Australia Women are the favourites to win this 2nd T20I. Georgia Voll, Annabel Sutherland and Ellyse Perry are expected to be the key performers.