AUS-W vs NZL-W Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2nd ODI

Match Details:

The 2nd match of the ODI series between Australia Women and New Zealand Women will be played at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The match is scheduled to start at 05:40 AM IST (12:10 AM UTC) (09:40 AM Local Time). It will be broadcasted live on Sony Ten 2 and Sony Ten 2 HD. Live streaming will be available on Sony Liv.

Preview:

Australia Women will square off against New Zealand Women once again for the 2nd ODI of the three-match series on Monday. The hosts took an early lead in the series by winning the first game by a margin of 7 wickets. They were highly clinical both with the bat and the ball, not letting the White Ferns find any opportunity to dominate whatsoever.

This upcoming game, the 2nd ODI, is essentially a do-or-die for the New Zealand Women. If they fail to they over the line in this one, they would concede the series to the Aussies. Thus, they would like to bring their A-game out and pull a victory in this match to level the series.

AUS-W vs NZL-W Weather Report for 2nd ODI:

The temperature in Brisbane will rise as the morning progresses and will be up to 26 degrees Celsius. The humidity levels will be in the 40s during this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

This pitch is not as bad as it seemed to be when the New Zealand Women batted. Shot selection is crucial on a track like this. If they pitch it in the right areas, the bowlers will get a good amount of purchase.

Average first innings score:

180 (First match of this series)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Ellyse Perry is ruled out of this series.

Suzie Bates will also miss the last two ODIs due to a shoulder injury. Lauren Down is recovering from an elbow niggle and is doubtful for the rest of the series.

AUS-W vs NZL-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Australia Women:

Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Georgia Wareham, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt.

Bench:

Tahlia McGrath, Erin Burns, Belinda Vakarewa, Maitlan Brown, Molly Strano, Delissa Kimmince.

New Zealand Women:

Natalie Dodd, Jess Watkin/Jess Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Sophie Devine (c), Katey Martin (wk), Amelia Kerr, Katie Perkins, Maddy Green, Hayley Jensen, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu.

Bench:

Deanna Doughty, Lauren Down, Holly Huddleston, Hannah Rowe, Jess Watkin/Jess Kerr, Suzie Bates.

AUS-W vs NZL-W Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Fantasy Match:

Katie Perkins scored 32 runs in the previous encounter and seems to be in good touch with the bat.

Sophie Devine scored 2581 runs in 93 ODI innings and picked up 71 wickets in 88 innings. Even though she scored 11 runs and went wicketless in the last game, she can be quite impactful.

Annabel Sutherland picked up one scalp in the previous game even though she was slightly expensive with the ball. She is highly regarded with the ball in hand.

Jess Jonassen is a good all-rounder. She accounted for 2 wickets in the 1st ODI and can contribute with the bat too.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Meg Lanning, Alyssa Healy

Vice-Captain Options – Rachael Haynes, Sophie Molineux

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AUS-W vs NZL-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy

Batters – Rachael Haynes (vc), Meg Lanning (c), Maddy Green, Katie Perkins

All-Rounders – Annabel Sutherland, Jess Jonassen, Sophie Devine

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu

12^th Man – Katey Martin

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AUS-W vs NZL-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy (c)

Batters – Meg Lanning, Amy Satterthwaite, Katie Perkins

All-Rounders – Annabel Sutherland, Ashley Gardener, Sophie Devine, Jess Watkin

Bowlers – Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (vc), Megan Schutt

12^th Man – Amelia Kerr

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

Amelia Kerr is a decent option to have in your team. While she could not be accommodated in the above teams, you can have her in any of your other Grand League teams.

Today’s AUS-W vs NZL-W Probable Winners:

Australia Women are expected to win this game.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.