New Zealand Women will be taking on Australia Women in the first T20I match at Eden Park, Auckland on 21st March at 7:15 AM IST.
Get the best NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st T20I match of the Australia Women’s Tour of Australia 2025. Expert analysis and more.
NZ-W vs AU-W Match Preview:
New Zealand Women will host Australia Women for a three-match T20I series, starting on March 21. The first T20I will take place at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Suzie Bates will lead the New Zealand Women’s side, with key players like Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, and Lea Tahuhu expected to play crucial roles. Polly Inglis will take charge of wicketkeeping duties.
On the other hand, Tahlia McGrath will captain the Australian team, which features top performers such as Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, and Ashleigh Gardner. Megan Schutt and Darcie Brown will spearhead their bowling attack.
New Zealand and Australia have faced each other multiple times in T20Is, with Australia dominating the head-to-head record. Another thrilling contest is expected as both teams look to start the series on a winning note.
NZ-W vs AU-W Head-to-Head Record:
Teams |
Matches Won |
New Zealand Women |
2 |
Australia Women |
27 |
NZ-W vs AU-W Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature |
15°C |
Weather Forecast |
Scattered Clouds |
Pitch Behaviour |
Balanced |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
122 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records |
Poor |
Winning % |
40% |
NZ-W vs AU-W Playing 11s (Predicted):
New Zealand Women Playing 11: Suzie Bates ©, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis (WK), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Rosemary Mair
Australia Women Playing 11: Beth Mooney (WK), Tahlia McGrath ©, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Hot Picks for NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Amelia Kerr – A skilled all-rounder from New Zealand Women, she excels as a right-handed batter and a right-arm leg-break bowler. |
Ashleigh Gardner – A dynamic all-rounder from Australia Women, she plays as a right-handed batter and a right-arm off-break bowler. |
Top Picks:
Ellyse Perry – A seasoned all-rounder from Australia Women, she contributes as a right-handed batter and a right-arm medium-fast bowler. |
Sophie Devine – An experienced all-rounder from New Zealand Women, she is a powerful right-handed batter and an effective right-arm medium pacer. |
Budget Picks:
Eden Carson – A disciplined right-arm off-break bowler from New Zealand Women, she plays a crucial role in controlling the middle overs. |
Annabel Sutherland – A talented all-rounder from Australia Women, she is a composed right-handed batter and a skilled right-arm medium fast bowler. |
NZ-W vs AU-W Australia Women Tour of Australia 2025 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain |
Amelia Kerr & Ashleigh Gardner |
Vice-Captain |
Ellyse Perry & Sophie Devine |
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Beth Mooney, Polly Inglis
- Batsmen – Ellyse Perry (vc), Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Grace Harris
- All-rounders – Amelia Kerr (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Devine
- Bowlers – Megan Schutt

NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Beth Mooney
- Batsmen – Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Grace Harris
- All-rounders – Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Devine (vc)
- Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Alana King

NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Australia Women Tour of Australia 2025 Players to Avoid:
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Darcie Brown |
7.0 credits |
NA |
Georgia Plimmer |
7.0 credits |
NA |
NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction Today 1st T20I Australia Women Tour of Australia 2025 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice |
Amelia Kerr |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Ashleigh Gardner |
Punt Picks |
Alana King and Polly Inglis |
Dream11 Combination |
2-4-4-1 |
NZ-W vs AU-W Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team combination, Australian women are favored to win this match.