NZ-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – 1st T20I

NZ-W vs AUS-W: Dream11 Prediction For 1st T20I Match [Source: @ICC/x.com]

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) will be up against the Australia women (AUS-W) in the opening T20I match of their three-match T20I series. This match will be played at the Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand, on Friday, March 21st at 7:45 AM IST.

Ahead of this game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the top player picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

Hot Picks For NZ-W vs AUS-W 1st T20I Dream11 Team Today

New Zealand Women

Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates emerged as New Zealand Women’s top run scorer in the previous series against Sri Lanka Women where she notched up a total of 99 runs in three innings. She was averaging at 33.00 and was the team’s most dependable player, making her the top pick for the next game as well.

Jess Kerr

A skilled right-arm medium fast bowler from New Zealand Women Jess Kerr is in brilliant for recently, she is a highly reliable bowler for the team and will be expected to emerge as their premier bowler against Australia Women.

Sophie Devine

One of the leading all-rounders and most destructive batters in the game, Sophie Devine is back in the NZ squad, and without any doubt she is one of the hottest picks for the upcoming match.

Australia Women

Beth Mooney

The Aussie top-order batter and wicket-keeper Beth Mooney is known for her tremendous batting abilities against the new ball and her consistency at the top. She is the top choice for the upcoming fixture.

Georgia Wareham

Georgia Wareham was the leading wicket-taker for Australia Women in the Women’s Ashes, considering she claimed six wickets across three games. Her bowling average was impressive and she continues to be the leading contender against New Zealand Women.

Ashleigh Gardner

Experienced campaiger Ashleigh Gardner will be bringing her experience to the squad, alongside her wicket-taking abilities, her batting makes her a key player for Australia Women.

NZ-W vs AUS-W 1st T20I Weather And Pitch

Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be sunny to partly cloudy and pleasant. The temperature will be in-between 25°C-15°C and there is 25% chances of rain during the game.

Pitch Report - The pitch at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland will be slightly slower in nature in comparison to other New Zealand venues. Batters will find it comfortable to play their strokes, and the smaller boundaries will also help their cause. Fast bowlers will be required to hit the deck hard while spinners will need to maintain some tight line and lengths in a bid to avoid getting hit straight down the ground.

Eden Park, Auckland - Record Of Chasing Teams in T20I

29 T20I matches have been played at Eden Park, Auckland so far in this tournament; out of it, 14 matches have been won by the chasing side. The skipper winning the toss will prefer to field first on this ground.

NZ-W vs AUS-W 1st T20I Captain And Vice-captain Picks

NZ-W vs AUS-W 1st T20I Fantasy Team For Head-To-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney
Batters: Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday
All-Rounders: Sophie Devine, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Jess Kerr, Alana King

Captain: Sophie Devine
Vice-Captain: Ashleigh Gardner

NZ-W vs AUS-W 1st T20I Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney
Batters: Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates
All-Rounders: Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Jess Kerr

Captain: Beth Mooney
Vice-Captain: Suzie Bates

NZ-W vs AUS-W 1st T20I Expert Advice

Given the playing conditions and expected team conditions if two teams, a 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2 combination will be ideal for the game. An all-rounder or batsmen heavy fantasy team will be preferred for the game.

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