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The Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay will set the stage for the second T20I of the New Zealand Women’s tour of Australia 2024. The match kicks off at 09:10 am GMT.
Australia registered a comprehensive victory in the series opener, thanks to Phoebe Litchfield’s unbeaten knock of 64 runs from just 43 deliveries.
New Zealand Women’s tour of Australia 2024: 2nd T20I
- Date and Time: September 22: 09:10 am GMT / 07:10 pm local/ 02:40 pm IST
- Venue: Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay
Great Barrier Reef Arena Pitch Report
The Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay is renowned for its typically flat and fast-paced pitches. However, due to the time of year, the pitch might be slightly dry and offer some bounce. Fast bowlers could benefit from the conditions early on, while batters will need to be cautious against the pace and bounce.
As the match progresses, the pitch is expected to wear down, providing more assistance to spinners. Overall, the venue is considered a good batting wicket, but the initial stages of the match could be challenging for the batters.
AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Phoebe Litchfield
- All-rounders: Ellyse Perry, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland, Heather Graham
- Bowlers: Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham
AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Captain, and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Ellyse Perry (c), Georgia Wareham (vc)
Choice 2: Alyssa Healy (c), Amelia Kerr (vc)
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AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Tahlia McGrath, Brooke Halliday, Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu
AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (September 20, 09:10 am GMT):
Squads:
Australia Women: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Heather Graham, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Ashleigh Gardner, Grace Harris, Kim Garth
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Molly Penfold, Fran Jonas, Sophie Devine, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
