New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2024- 2nd T20I Match- Australia Women vs New Zealand Women - Cricket Predictions - 22nd September

Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the 2nd T20I match of the New Zealand Women’s tour of Australia. The game will take place on the 22nd of September at Harrup Park, Mackay.

2nd T20I: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women (Harrup Park, Mackay)

Current Form:

• Australia Women took a 1-0 lead in the 3-match series, winning by 4 wickets in the first T20I.
  • Top run-scorer for Australia: Phoebe Litchfield with 64 runs.
  • Top wicket-taker for Australia: Sophie Molineux with 1 wicket.
• New Zealand Women batted first in the opening game, posting a total of 143/7 in 20 overs.
  • Top run-scorer for New Zealand: Maddy Green with 35 runs.
  • Top wicket-taker for New Zealand: Molly Penfold with 2 wickets.

Match Recap (1st T20I):

New Zealand struggled early, losing 3 quick wickets, including in-form Amelia Kerr. However, a 26-run stand between Suzie Bates and Maddy Green helped steady the innings. Contributions from the lower order pushed New Zealand to a competitive total of 143.

In reply, Australia also faced early pressure, losing 3 wickets for 44 runs. But Phoebe Litchfield played a brilliant knock, scoring 64 runs off 43 balls, helping Australia chase the target in the 19th over with 5 wickets in hand.

Squads:

New Zealand Women:

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

Australia Women:

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

Cricket Betting Tips and Predictions* - Pre-Match:

• Toss Prediction: Australia Women
• Match Winner Prediction: Australia Women
• Top Batter: Beth Mooney (Australia), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
• Top Bowler: Sophie Molineux (Australia), Lea Tahuhu (New Zealand)
• Most Sixes: Beth Mooney (Australia), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand)
• Player of the Match: Beth Mooney (Australia)

Predicted Team Scores:

• Australia Women: 155+ if batting first
• New Zealand Women: 140+ if batting first

Match Handicap: Australia Women

Live Streaming:

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*Note: Predictions may be updated closer to the start of the match, once the final teams are confirmed. Stay tuned for in-play features.