New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026 | 18-Oct-2026 01:45 PM | North Sydney Oval
NZW 162/2 (20)
AUSW 165/8 (18.5)
Australia Women won by 2 wkts
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Garth* | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 |
| Tahlia McGrath | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bree Illing* | 3.5 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.61 |
| Nensi Patel | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
Last Wicket:Sophie Molineux b Rosemary Mair 11(5) - 159/8 in 16.6 ov.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women — Innings 1 (162/2 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer not out | 85 | 68 | 10 | 1 | 125 | |
| Flora Devonshire b Kim Garth | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | |
| Amelia Kerr (c) c Lucy Hamilton b Annabel Sutherland | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 75 | |
| Maddy Green not out | 56 | 37 | 6 | 1 | 151.35 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 4 | NoBalls: 1 | Wides: 6 | Total: 11 | |||||
| Total | 162 | 2 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Izzy Sharp, Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Bree Illing | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Garth | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Sophie Molineux | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Lucy Hamilton | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Georgia Wareham | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Nicola Carey | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer & Flora Devonshire | 5 | 13 |
| Georgia Plimmer & Amelia Kerr | 30 | 27 |
| Georgia Plimmer & Maddy Green | 127 | 80 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flora Devonshire | 2.1 | 5 |
| 2 | Amelia Kerr | 6.4 | 35 |
Australia Women — Innings 2 (165/8 in 18.5 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll lbw b Bree Illing | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Beth Mooney (wk) run out (Flora Devonshire) | 38 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 152 | |
| Ellyse Perry c Izzy Sharp b Jess Kerr | 52 | 30 | 9 | 0 | 173.33 | |
| Ashleigh Gardner lbw b Jess Kerr | 23 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 135.29 | |
| Georgia Wareham c Nensi Patel b Amelia Kerr | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 | |
| Annabel Sutherland c Izzy Sharp b Jess Kerr | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 180 | |
| Nicola Carey run out (Amelia Kerr/Nensi Patel) | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 75 | |
| Tahlia McGrath not out | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Sophie Molineux (c) b Rosemary Mair | 11 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 220 | |
| Kim Garth not out | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 44.44 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 5 | Wides: 4 | Total: 9 | |||||
| Total | 165 | 8 wkts, 18.5 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Lucy Hamilton | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bree Illing | 3.5 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 8.6 |
| Jess Kerr | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.2 |
| Nensi Patel | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 6 |
| Rosemary Mair | 4 | 0 | 34 | 1 | 8.5 |
| Amelia Kerr | 4 | 0 | 50 | 1 | 12.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Voll & Beth Mooney | 0 | 2 |
| Ellyse Perry & Beth Mooney | 86 | 48 |
| Ellyse Perry & Ashleigh Gardner | 16 | 12 |
| Georgia Wareham & Ashleigh Gardner | 13 | 10 |
| Annabel Sutherland & Ashleigh Gardner | 26 | 13 |
| Annabel Sutherland & Nicola Carey | 1 | 2 |
| Tahlia McGrath & Nicola Carey | 3 | 7 |
| Tahlia McGrath & Sophie Molineux | 14 | 8 |
| Tahlia McGrath & Kim Garth | 6 | 11 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Voll | 0.2 | 0 |
| 2 | Beth Mooney | 8.2 | 86 |
| 3 | Ellyse Perry | 10.2 | 102 |
| 4 | Georgia Wareham | 11.6 | 115 |
| 5 | Ashleigh Gardner | 14.1 | 141 |
| 6 | Annabel Sutherland | 14.3 | 142 |
| 7 | Nicola Carey | 15.4 | 145 |
| 8 | Sophie Molineux | 16.6 | 159 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Time | 18-Oct-2026 01:45 PM |
| Venue | North Sydney Oval Sydney |
| Seating Capacity | 20000 |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports |
Match Preview: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women (AU-W vs NZ-W)
Australia Women will face New Zealand Women in a thrilling match on 18-Oct-2026 in New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026. The match will be played at North Sydney Oval at 01:45 PM. Cricket fans can watch the match live on Star Sports.
North Sydney Oval Pitch Report for AU-W vs NZ-W Match 1 Match
This is a batting pitch, a total of 12 matches have been played on this pitch, in which the team batting first has won 4 matches and the team bowling first has won 8 matches. The average score on this pitch is 151. Winning the toss and Bowling first would be the right decision.
North Sydney Oval Weather Report Today
Weather during the match time in Sydney, AU will be clean. The temperature is expected to around 17°C on the match day with 87% humidity and 6.4 km/h wind speed. And the visibility is 10 KM. There are no chances of precipitation during the game.
Match Overview
Australia Women is known for its strong batting and bowling, while New Zealand Women remains competitive with its recent performances and emerging players. This match is crucial for both teams, as every win can strengthen their position in New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026.
The pitch at North Sydney Oval is generally balanced for both batsmen and bowlers, making this match even more exciting. Australia Women will look to dominate with its experience and strategy, while New Zealand Women will aim for an upset.
What to watch?
- The competition between Australia Women batting and New Zealand Women bowling.
- The bowler's impact on the pitch, especially spinners or fast bowlers.
- The strategies of the two captains and their decisions during the game.
Cricket lovers, get ready for this exciting match! Will Australia Women showcase its strengths, or will New Zealand Women pull off a major upset? Join us live on Star Sports on 18-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
