New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026 | 20-Oct-2026 01:45 PM | North Sydney Oval
AUSW 167/7 (20)
NZW 127/8 (20)
Australia Women won by 40 runs
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nensi Patel* | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| Brooke Halliday | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 |
| Bowlers | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annabel Sutherland* | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Georgia Wareham | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 |
Last Wicket:Rosemary Mair b Georgia Wareham 1(2) - 124/8 in 19.4 ov.
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women
Australia Women — Innings 1 (167/7 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney (wk) c Maddy Green b Jess Kerr | 39 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 139.29 | |
| Georgia Voll c and b Bree Illing | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Phoebe Litchfield c Izzy Sharp b Jess Kerr | 7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 77.78 | |
| Ellyse Perry c Jess Kerr b Nensi Patel | 11 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 84.62 | |
| Ashleigh Gardner run out (Melie Kerr/Rosemary Mair) | 84 | 45 | 10 | 4 | 186.67 | |
| Georgia Wareham b Nensi Patel | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 42.86 | |
| Annabel Sutherland b Melie Kerr | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 111.11 | |
| Nicola Carey not out | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 83.33 | |
| Extras | LegByes: 2 | Wides: 6 | Total: 8 | |||||
| Total | 167 | 7 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bree Illing | 4 | 0 | 26 | 1 | 6.5 |
| Jess Kerr | 4 | 0 | 34 | 2 | 8.5 |
| Rosemary Mair | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.5 |
| Nensi Patel | 4 | 0 | 30 | 2 | 7.5 |
| Melie Kerr | 4 | 0 | 37 | 1 | 9.2 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Mooney & Georgia Voll | 1 | 4 |
| Beth Mooney & Phoebe Litchfield | 15 | 17 |
| Beth Mooney & Ellyse Perry | 25 | 20 |
| Beth Mooney & Ashleigh Gardner | 60 | 35 |
| Georgia Wareham & Ashleigh Gardner | 17 | 15 |
| Annabel Sutherland & Ashleigh Gardner | 19 | 14 |
| Nicola Carey & Ashleigh Gardner | 29 | 15 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Voll | 0.4 | 1 |
| 2 | Phoebe Litchfield | 3.3 | 16 |
| 3 | Ellyse Perry | 6.5 | 41 |
| 4 | Beth Mooney | 12.4 | 101 |
| 5 | Georgia Wareham | 15.1 | 118 |
| 6 | Annabel Sutherland | 17.3 | 137 |
| 7 | Ashleigh Gardner | 20 | 167 |
New Zealand Women — Innings 2 (127/8 in 20 overs)
| Batsman | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer c Georgia Voll b Kim Garth | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 66.67 | |
| Flora Devonshire b Lucy Hamilton | 12 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 75 | |
| Melie Kerr (c) c Georgia Wareham b Ashleigh Gardner | 32 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 84.21 | |
| Maddy Green run out (Georgia Wareham) | 26 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 118.18 | |
| Izzy Sharp c Lucy Hamilton b Georgia Wareham | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 111.11 | |
| Brooke Halliday not out | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 133.33 | |
| Jess Kerr c Georgia Wareham b Ashleigh Gardner | 7 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 100 | |
| Polly Inglis (wk) b Georgia Wareham | 19 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 190 | |
| Rosemary Mair b Georgia Wareham | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50 | |
| Nensi Patel not out | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 | |
| Extras | Byes: 1 | LegByes: 1 | Wides: 3 | Total: 5 | |||||
| Total | 127 | 8 wkts, 20 overs | ||||
| Yet to Bat | Bree Illing | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Garth | 4 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 5.2 |
| Ashleigh Gardner | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.7 |
| Sophie Molineux | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 9 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 4 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 8.5 |
| Lucy Hamilton | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 5.7 |
| Georgia Wareham | 4 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 4.5 |
Partnerships
| Players | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Plimmer & Flora Devonshire | 10 | 13 |
| Melie Kerr & Flora Devonshire | 26 | 28 |
| Melie Kerr & Maddy Green | 41 | 41 |
| Izzy Sharp & Maddy Green | 12 | 10 |
| Izzy Sharp & Brooke Halliday | 2 | 3 |
| Jess Kerr & Brooke Halliday | 8 | 8 |
| Polly Inglis & Brooke Halliday | 23 | 12 |
| Rosemary Mair & Brooke Halliday | 2 | 3 |
| Nensi Patel & Brooke Halliday | 3 | 2 |
Wickets
| # | Batsman | Over | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Plimmer | 2.1 | 10 |
| 2 | Flora Devonshire | 6.5 | 36 |
| 3 | Melie Kerr | 13.4 | 77 |
| 4 | Maddy Green | 15.2 | 89 |
| 5 | Izzy Sharp | 15.5 | 91 |
| 6 | Jess Kerr | 17.1 | 99 |
| 7 | Polly Inglis | 19.1 | 122 |
| 8 | Rosemary Mair | 19.4 | 124 |
Match Info
| Match | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women |
|---|---|
| Series | New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026 |
| Time | 20-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 20-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 2 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 20-Oct-2026 to find out the answer!
