ICC Women’s World Cup 2022, Warm-up Match 5: NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Arch-rivals New Zealand Women will take on Australia Women in the 5^th warm-up match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 on Tuesday. In a close contest, New Zealand Women lost their 1^st warm-up game against Pakistan Women by 4 wickets. They were 15-20 runs short while setting the target which cost the game. They need to rectify what went wrong and come back well against Australia Women.

Australia Women on the other hand were too good against West Indies Women in their 1st warm-up match and registered an emphatic win by 90 runs. Dominate all-round performances gave them an easy win in the end. It will be an important game for them against New Zealand Women and they shouldn’t take it lightly.

Match Details:

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, Warm-up Match 5

Venue: Bert Sutcliffe Oval, Lincoln

Date & Time: 1^st March, at 3:00 AM IST and 10:30 AM Local Time

NZ-W vs AU-W, Warm-up Match 5 Pitch Report:

Bert Sutcliffe Oval here at Lincoln has hosted two ODI matches to date. It’s a batting-friendly surface and even the bowlers can expect rewards if they pitch in the right areas. The par score on this wicket is 275 and batting first is a good option.

Injury Update:

(will be added when there is an update)

NZ-W vs AU-W, Warm-up Match 5 Squads:

New Zealand Women

Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Katey Martin (wk), Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Frances Mackay, Georgia Plimmer, Fran Jonas

Australia Women

Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (wk), Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Grace Harris, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Alana King, Darcie Brown

Top Picks for NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– New Zealand Women

Amy Satterthwaite was the top scorer for New Zealand Women in the last match against Pakistan Women, she scored 80 runs from 85 balls which includes 7 fours.

Amelia Kerr didn’t bat against Pakistan Women however she bowled 4 overs and managed to pick up a wicket. She is a must pick for your fantasy teams.

Top Picks – Australia Women

Tahlia McGrath is developing as an excellent all-round cricketer. Her contributions with both bat and ball helped Australia Women to secure an easy win over West Indies Women on Sunday. She scored 40 runs from 43 balls and later claimed 2 wickets with the ball.

Ellyse Perry played a responsible innings in the last game against West India Women and got dismissed after scoring 62 runs from 77 balls and chipped in with 2 wickets as well.

NZ-W vs AU-W Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Alyssa Healy, Meg Lanning, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Rachael Haynes, Ellyse Perry, Amelia Kerr (vc), Tahlia McGrath (c), Annabel Sutherland, Hayley Jensen, Jess Kerr

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZ-W vs AU-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney (c), Suzie Bates (vc), Maddy Green, Ellyse Perry, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Kerr

NZ-W vs AU-W Risky Captaincy Choices:

Alyssa Healy bats always at the top of the order and knows how to build innings. You can take a risk and pick her as your fantasy team skipper.

Sophie Devine was short of runs in the last match against Pakistan Women and picked up only one wicket with the ball. She is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Player you should avoid:

Georgia Plimmer hasn’t played an international game yet, it’s better to avoid her while making your fantasy teams.

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.