• New Zealand vs Australia Dream11 Team for today's match - December 20, 10:00 pm GMT | Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2024.

  • The clash will take place at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

NZ-W vs AUS-W, 2nd ODI: Match Prediction, Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips & Pitch Report | New Zealand vs Australia
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction

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The second ODI of the Australia women’s tour of New Zealand 2024 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 20, at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.

The first match of the three-match series was abandoned due to heavy rain, leaving both teams eager to secure a victory and gain an advantage, with only two matches remaining in the series.

Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2024: 2nd ODI

  • Date and Time: December 20; 11:00 am local/10:00 pm GMT/ 3:30 am IST (December 21)
  • Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington

Basin Reserve Pitch Report

The pitch at the Basin Reserve in Wellington promises an exciting contest between bat and ball. With a greenish hue and a solid layer of grass, the surface is expected to offer early movement and pace, favouring fast bowlers during the opening stages. While batting may be tricky early on, the pitch is likely to settle, becoming more favourable for scoring as the game progresses.

Teams winning the toss are likely to opt for bowling first to take advantage of the early conditions, although batting first can still result in sizable totals if the early challenges are overcome. Spinners will find little assistance from the pitch, relying instead on clever variations to make an impact.

NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

  • Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
  • Batters: Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Tahlia McGrath, Phoebe Litchfield
  • All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner
  • Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Jess Kerr

NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Sophie Devine (c), Alyssa Healy (vc)
Choice 2: Ellyse Perry (c), Suzie Bates (vc)

Also READ: South Africa unveils squad for the ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup 2025

NZ-W vs AUS-WDream11 Prediction Backups:

Annabel Sutherland, Brooke Halliday, Alana King, Eden Carson

NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (December 20, 10:00 pm GMT):

NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Team for today’s match
NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Screengrab: Dream11)

Squads

New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Lauren Down, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Amelia Kerr, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Rosemary Mair, Isabella Rose James

Australia: Alyssa Healy (wk/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath, Heather Graham, Georgia Wareham, Darcie Brown, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt, Georgia Voll

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