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Australia Women meet New Zealand Women in the second T20I of the New Zealand Women Tour Of Australia 2026 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on Tuesday, 20 October. This AUS W vs NZ W Dream11 Prediction is a pre-toss fantasy guide, not a confirmed team sheet. Australia lead the three-match series 1–0 after winning the completed first T20I at the same ground by two wickets.
The opener showed New Zealand made 162/2, led by Georgia Plimmer’s 85 not out and Maddy Green’s 56 not out. Australia reached 165/8 in 18.5 overs, with Ellyse Perry scoring 52 and Beth Mooney 38. Jess Kerr took three wickets.
Australia’s preview listed ten wins in their previous ten T20Is; New Zealand’s ten-match line was L W W L L L W L W W. Each side now has one completed match at North Sydney Oval. Check the toss and final XI before locking a selection.
Match Details
| Detail | Verified Information |
|---|---|
| Fixture | Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I |
| Competition | New Zealand Women Tour Of Australia, 2026 |
| Format | T20I |
| Date | Tuesday, 20 October 2026 |
| Venue | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| Start | 13:45 IST / 08:15 UTC / 19:15 AEDT |
| Status | Upcoming at the 18 October 2026 evening IST cutoff |
| Fantasy status | Provisional; toss and playing XIs not confirmed |
The UTC time is standardised here as 08:15 UTC. The supplied schedule also says 08:15 GMT, which is equivalent on this date. One ESPN display shows 04:15 AM EDT, which converts to the same UTC moment. The council event listing calls its public event times approximate, while Cricket Australia and ESPNcricinfo both show a 19:15 local start.
Australia Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | New Zealand Women | 165/8 in 18.5 overs | ✓ WIN by 2 wickets |
Perry’s 52 and Mooney’s 38 anchor the latest scorecard sample. Georgia Voll was dismissed for 0, so her selection is a role-and-opportunity call rather than a recent score claim.
New Zealand Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | Australia Women | 162/2 in 20 overs | ✕ LOSS by 2 wickets |
Plimmer’s 85 not out and Green’s 56 not out were the clearest batting positives. The total was competitive, but Australia chased it with seven balls remaining. Jess Kerr’s three wickets make her a live bowling candidate, while Melie Kerr and Nensi Patel remain all-round fantasy routes from the announced squad.
AUS W vs NZ W Dream11 Prediction Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
North Sydney Oval supplied a high-scoring first T20I sample: 162/2 and 165/8 in the completed 20-over match. Cricket Australia’s match report also noted an average winning first-innings score of 160 in women’s T20Is at this ground. since the start of 2015, women’s T20Is at North Sydney have averaged 31.6 runs per wicket and 8.4 runs per over. The report says Australia have won 11 of their 12 women’s T20Is here, including four against New Zealand.
Respect the top order, but do not ignore wicket-takers. Perry, Mooney, Plimmer and Green have scorecard-backed cases; Melie Kerr, Gardner, Molineux and Sutherland offer multi-skill upside, subject to role and XI.
This is same-ground, same-format evidence from North Sydney Oval, not a substitute for data from the SCG, Cricket Central or another Sydney venue.
Recent Head-to-Head Record
The broad recent head-to-head covers the last five completed women’s T20Is before this series: Australia won all five, including the 2025 series and the 2024 T20 World Cup meeting. This is historical scope, not current-series form. The first 2026 T20I gave Australia a 1–0 lead.
The series sample is one completed match: Australia 165/8 defeated New Zealand 162/2. It should not be inflated into a long-term trend or treated as a second result.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are editorial candidate XIs built from the official tour squads and the 18 October XI. They are not announced lineups. A candidate may come from the wider squad.
Australia Women Candidate XI
| No. | Player | Editorial Role | Evidence Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beth Mooney | WK | Played the first T20I |
| 2 | Georgia Voll | BAT | Played the first T20I |
| 3 | Ellyse Perry | AR | Played and scored 52 |
| 4 | Ashleigh Gardner | AR | Played the first T20I |
| 5 | Georgia Wareham | AR | Played the first T20I |
| 6 | Annabel Sutherland | AR | Played and took 1 wicket |
| 7 | Nicola Carey | BOWL | Played the first T20I |
| 8 | Tahlia McGrath | AR | Played the first T20I |
| 9 | Sophie Molineux | AR | Captain; played first T20I |
| 10 | Kim Garth | AR | Played and took 1 wicket |
| 11 | Lucy Hamilton | AR | Played the first T20I |
Alana King, Megan Schutt and Phoebe Litchfield are genuine wider-squad alternatives. Litchfield missed the opener with a hip complaint according to the match report, so her fitness and selection must be checked on match day.
New Zealand Women Candidate XI
| No. | Player | Editorial Role | Evidence Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Plimmer | BAT | Played and scored 85 not out |
| 2 | Flora Devonshire | AR | Played the first T20I |
| 3 | Melie Kerr | AR | Captain; played first T20I |
| 4 | Maddy Green | BAT | Played and scored 56 not out |
| 5 | Izzy Sharp | BAT | Played the first T20I |
| 6 | Brooke Halliday | AR | Played the first T20I |
| 7 | Jess Kerr | BOWL | Played and took 3 wickets |
| 8 | Polly Inglis | WK | Played the first T20I |
| 9 | Rosemary Mair | BOWL | Played and took 1 wicket |
| 10 | Nensi Patel | AR | Played the first T20I |
| 11 | Bree Illing | BOWL | Played and took 1 wicket |
Bella James, Molly Penfold, Hannah Rowe and Eden Carson are official squad candidates who were not all in the opener’s XI. Do not treat their squad inclusion as confirmation.
Six Dream11 Teams
Each selection below is a provisional match scenario. Confirm the playing XI, role labels, credits and contest rules in your app.
Team 1: Balanced Small-League Build
Core top-order and multi-skill stability Use as the conservative pre-toss combination; reassess only if a selected player is omitted.
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WK: Beth Mooney
BAT: Georgia Voll, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer
AR: Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, Melie Kerr
BOWL: Alana King, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair
Captain: Ellyse Perry · Vice-Captain: Melie Kerr
Risk: Five AUS W and five NZ W after the balanced core is trimmed to 11 players. It covers the first-match run-makers plus three bowling routes.
Team 2: New Zealand Batting Response
NZ W top order converts another strong powerplay Prefer if New Zealand bat first or the surface looks good for strokeplay.
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WK: Beth Mooney, Polly Inglis
BAT: Georgia Voll, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer
AR: Ellyse Perry, Melie Kerr, Brooke Halliday
BOWL: Alana King, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair
Captain: Georgia Plimmer · Vice-Captain: Melie Kerr
Risk: A seven-player NZ W stack with both keepers and three bowling options; it is intentionally higher variance.
Team 3: Pace And New-Ball Pressure
Seamers strike early and middle-order all-rounders finish Consider if there is visible grass, cloud cover or a fresh evening seam.
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WK: Beth Mooney
BAT: Phoebe Litchfield, Maddy Green, Bella James
AR: Ellyse Perry, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton
BOWL: Megan Schutt, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing, Hannah Rowe
Captain: Kim Garth · Vice-Captain: Ellyse Perry
Risk: This build gives four specialist bowling selections and keeps the 18 October top-order evidence.
Team 4: Spin And Control
Middle-overs spin and change-ups decide the game Use if the pitch appears dry and slower, or if the toss winner chooses to defend.
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WK: Beth Mooney, Polly Inglis
BAT: Georgia Voll, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer
AR: Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Molineux, Melie Kerr
BOWL: Alana King, Eden Carson, Jess Kerr
Captain: Ashleigh Gardner · Vice-Captain: Melie Kerr
Risk: The combination leans on leg-spin/off-spin all-rounders and a three-player bowling base.
Team 5: Australia Chase Core
AUS W top six controls a chase under lights Prefer if Australia chase and the surface again rewards clean powerplay batting.
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WK: Beth Mooney
BAT: Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Maddy Green
AR: Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland, Melie Kerr
BOWL: Alana King, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair
Captain: Beth Mooney · Vice-Captain: Ellyse Perry
Risk: Seven AUS W selections, four NZ W selections and four editorial all-rounders; do not use if the official XI removes a core batter.
Team 6: New Zealand Defence Script
NZ W defend a competitive total through bowling depth Use if New Zealand bat first and post a defendable score, especially on a slower pitch.
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WK: Beth Mooney, Polly Inglis
BAT: Bella James, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp
AR: Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Melie Kerr
BOWL: Megan Schutt, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair
Captain: Melie Kerr · Vice-Captain: Jess Kerr
Risk: The seven-player NZ W group adds both keepers, three specialist batters and three bowling choices.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Ellyse Perry is a strong balanced captain idea because her 52 from 30 set the chase up in the first T20I and her official profile identifies her as an all-rounder. The risk is that fantasy value depends on her bowling workload and batting position, so the toss-day XI matters.
Melie Kerr is the main New Zealand vice-captain route because she combines batting and leg-spin, captains the new-look side and remains central to the team’s structure. Her first-match score was only 9, so this is a role-based bounce-back case rather than a claim of current runs.
Georgia Plimmer is a high-upside captain in a New Zealand batting-response script after her unbeaten 85. Jess Kerr is a wicket-taking vice-captain alternative after 3/25. Beth Mooney is most useful when Australia chase, while Gardner and Molineux suit builds that expect multiple disciplines to contribute.
Toss-day repair checklist: confirm both XIs; remove omitted candidates; verify the wicketkeeper; recheck Litchfield’s fitness; confirm bowling roles; keep C and VC inside the final 11.
Top 3 Player Battles
Ellyse Perry versus Jess Kerr: Perry scored 52 in the opener, while Jess Kerr dismissed three Australia batters. This is a conditional contest between a high-impact batter and a bowler who already found the right lengths at North Sydney Oval.
Georgia Plimmer versus Australia’s new-ball group: Plimmer made 85 not out, but Australia removed Flora Devonshire and Melie Kerr early enough to keep the chase within reach. Australia will want an early breakthrough; New Zealand need Plimmer’s placement and strike rotation again.
Melie Kerr versus Australia’s left-hand core: Kerr’s leg-spin can challenge left-handers and her batting gives New Zealand flexibility. Perry, Mooney and Litchfield are all different selection cases, and the exact matchup depends on the final XI and innings phase.
Top Players To Look Out For
Ellyse Perry: 52 from 30 in the completed opener; all-rounder role and experience are the case, but bowling usage is not guaranteed.
Georgia Plimmer: 85 not out from 68; the cleanest New Zealand batting evidence in this series, with the risk that Australia alter their plans.
Beth Mooney: 38 from 25 and the wicketkeeper route; her value rises if Australia chase, but dismissals and batting opportunity can vary.
Maddy Green: 56 from 37 and an unbeaten stand with Plimmer; she is a middle-order candidate with direct current-match evidence.
Jess Kerr: 3/25; a genuine wicket-taking option, though a single scorecard should not be treated as a guarantee.
Match Winner Prediction
Australia have the edge after winning the opener at this ground. New Zealand’s 162/2 and Plimmer’s 85 keep the contest open. The qualified lean is Australia Women, subject to the XI, toss and conditions.
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FAQs
What Is The AUS W vs NZ W Dream11 Prediction Match Date?
The second T20I is scheduled for Tuesday, 20 October 2026.
What Is The Start Time In India?
The verified start is 13:45 IST, 08:15 UTC and 19:15 AEDT.
Where Is The Match Being Played?
The match is at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, not another Sydney ground.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The candidate XIs and six fantasy cards are provisional until official teams and the toss are announced.
Which Recent Figures Are Verified?
The opener finished Australia 165/8 in 18.5 overs and New Zealand 162/2 in 20 overs. Perry scored 52, Mooney 38, Plimmer 85 not out, Green 56 not out and Jess Kerr took 3 wickets.
Should I Treat Squad Inclusion As Selection?
No. The wider squad is evidence of eligibility, not proof that a player will appear in the XI. Replace any omitted player after the toss.
