The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 continues to heat up as Australia and New Zealand prepare to lock horns at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. This high-stakes encounter promises to be a thrilling battle between the two Tasmanian rivals.

Australia, the reigning champions, enter the match with a formidable squad and a reputation for excellence in T20 cricket. Led by the experienced Alyssa Healy, the Aussies boast a batting lineup packed with power hitters and a bowling attack capable of defending low totals. Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner are key players to watch out for.

New Zealand, under the leadership of Sophie Devine, has been steadily improving its T20 cricket. The Kiwis have a talented squad with players like Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr capable of causing upsets. Their bowling attack, led by Lea Tahuhu, has the ability to restrict the opposition’s scoring.

While Australia are the favourites to win this match, New Zealand cannot be underestimated. The match is likely to be a closely contested affair with the result hinging on individual performances and small margins.

Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: AU-W vs NZ-W

• Date and Time: October 8: 02:00 pm GMT / 06:00 pm local/ 07:30 pm IST
• Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Sharjah Cricket Stadium Pitch Report

The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is typically a neutral surface that offers a good balance between bat and ball. It is expected to be slightly slow and low-scoring, favoring spinners and bowlers who can extract turn. Batters will need to be patient and adjust to the slower pace of the pitch. Expect a competitive match with both teams focusing on building partnerships and limiting the opposition’s scoring.

AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Picks

• Wicketkeepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Isabella Gaze
• Batters: Ellyse Perry, Suzie Bates, Phoebe Litchfield
• All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner
• Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Lea Tahuhu

AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain

Choice 1: Alyssa Healy (c), Sophie Devine (vc)

Choice 2: Suzie Bates (c), Phoebe Litchfield (vc)

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AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Backups

Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson

AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (October 8, 02:00 pm GMT)

Squads

Australia: Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Georgia Wareham, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Grace Harris, Kim Garth, Alana King, Tayla Vlaeminck

New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Molly Penfold

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.