Defending champions Australia Women began the three-match T20I series with a win over New Zealand Women on Sunday, October 18, at North Sydney Oval in Sydney.
Batting first, New Zealand Women set Australia a target of 163 runs in 20 overs, powered by Georgia Plimmer's 85 off 68 balls and Maddy Green's contribution of 56 off 37 balls.
In reply, Australia Women chased down the target with two wickets in hand and seven balls to spare.
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Now, in the second T20I of the series on Tuesday, October 20, the Black Ferns will look to bounce back and level the series with a win.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I: Date And Time
The 2nd T20I Australia Women and India and Zimbabwe will be played on Sunday, October 20, from 1:45 p.m. IST.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I: Venue
The 2nd T20I between Australia Women and New Zealand Women will be played at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I: Live Telecast
No broadcaster has been confirmed as of now.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I: Live Streaming
The live stream of the New Zealand Women tour of Australia will be available on the Fancode App and Website with an active subscription.
Form (Most Recent First)
Australia Women: W-W-W-W-W
New Zealand Women: L-L-L-W-W
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women T20I: Preview
Australia defeated the hosts England by seven wickets in the T20 World Cup final at Lord's in July to claim their seventh title.
The team will now look to carry that momentum into the home series under captain Sophie Molineux, whose involvement has been monitored as she recovers from a hip injury.
The White Ferns are ranked fourth in women's T20Is and will be keen to produce a competitive performance against an Australian side that has dominated the format.​
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Australia Women vs New Zealand Women T20I: Squads
Australia Women: Sophie Molineux (captain), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll and Georgia Wareham.
New Zealand Women: Melie Kerr (captain), Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe and Izzy Sharp.
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