Published on: Oct 19, 2026 4:56 pm IST | Updated on: Oct 19, 2026 5:00 pm IST
The Aussie women escaped with a narrow win in the series opener against the Whiteferns. The hosts sneaked past with a 2-wicket win in the opening T20I to go 1-0 up in the series. With their sights set on taking an unassailable lead in the 3-match T20I series, the Aussie women will take on the New Zealand women in the second match of the series on Tuesday, October 20. For the hosts, this game provides an opportunity to seal the series before the third fixture, whereas the visitors would be eyeing nothing less than a win to stay alive in the series. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd T20I of the New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026 at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
The Aussie women looked a bit rusty in the opening game of the series. However, despite not being at their best, the hosts managed to pull off a victory to go 1-0 up in the series. With the series now tilted in Australian women’s favor, they should be the favorites to start off for the second game of the series as well. Therefore, expect the win probability meter to lean in favor of the Aussie women. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd T20I of the New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026 at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
AUS-W: 100% win chance NZ-W: 0% win chance
Georgia may have got a duck in the opening game, but the right hander Aussie opener is a fearless cricketer and will look to score big in this contest.
Fresh off a much-needed match-winning fifty in the chase in the last game, veteran batter Ellyse will be looking to add more to her tally in this contest.
The wicket-keeper batter of Australia has been a pillar of consistency for her side. Expect her to form a formidable partnership along with Voll at the top,
Whiteferns' best batter and skipper Amelia will be a top bet in the batting order and also with the ball for the visitors. Expect her to get some runs in this match after a failure in the opening game.
Check out our prediction for the AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026.
The trans‑Tasman rivalry resumes as Australia Women host New Zealand Women in the second T20I of the three‑match series. The opening game was a nervy affair, with veteran Ellyse Perry guiding the hosts to a tense two‑wicket win. Despite looking rusty in patches, the Australians managed to hold their nerve and secure a 1‑0 lead, putting them in prime position to close out the series early.
With momentum on their side, the Aussie women will be determined to deliver a more polished performance in the second encounter. Their batting depth, featuring Beth Mooney, Georgia Voll, and Ashleigh Gardner, combined with the bowling strength of Sophie Molineux and Kim Garth, makes them formidable in home conditions. The Whiteferns, however, will be desperate to bounce back and keep the series alive, knowing that another defeat would hand Australia the trophy before the final match.
For the hosts, the goal is clear: capitalize on home advantage, tighten execution, and seal the series before the third T20I, reinforcing their dominance in women’s cricket.
The New Zealand women find themselves under immense pressure as they head into the second T20I against Australia. Despite spirited performances from Georgia Plimmer with the bat and Jess Kerr with the ball in the opening game, the Whiteferns fell short of securing victory. Their inability to close out tight contests has been a recurring theme, and against the mighty Aussies, it has proven costly.
Australia have clearly dominated this rivalry in recent times, winning 11 consecutive T20Is against New Zealand. That streak underscores the gulf in consistency between the two sides, but it also serves as motivation for the Whiteferns to turn the tables. With senior players like Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates needing to step up alongside emerging talents, New Zealand must find a way to break free from the shackles of their losing run.
For the Whiteferns, this contest is about more than just leveling the series, it’s about restoring belief. A breakthrough win over Australia would not only end their drought but also reignite confidence ahead of future challenges. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 55 AUS-W won: 34 NZ-W won: 21 No Result: 1 Tied: 0 RECENT form NEW ZEALAND WOMEN: L W W L L RECENT form AUSTRALIA WOMEN: W W W W W
New Zealand women and Australia women have collided 55 times now in T20Is. The Aussie women have won 34 contests, whereas New Zealand women have won 21 games. One match between the two ended without a result.
How will the two teams, i.e., Australia Women and New Zealand Women, fare in the 1st T20I of the New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026? Let’s take a look.
Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (WK), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molinuex (C), Nicola Carey, Kim Garth. Lucy Hamilton
Flora Devonshire, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Polly Inglis (WK), Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing/Eden Carson
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd T20I between New Zealand Women and Australia Women at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
Chasing under lights proved to be successful in the last game played at North Sydney Oval. Captains may prefer chasing under lights, with dew likely to aid batting in the second innings. A first‑innings score of 160–170 is competitive, but batting second offers a slight edge. The toss winner gains the advantage in shaping momentum for this high‑stakes clash.
The online live streaming of the 2nd T20I between New Zealand Women and Australia Women will take place live on the FANCODE app. The live TV coverage for this series isn’t available in India.
Australia women will be starting as the favorites in this contest. They have already won the opening game of the series and will be looking to make it 2-0 before entering the third game. The New Zealand women have failed in their last 11 attempts against the Aussie women in this format, and it seems like the hosts will make it 12 wins in a row over the New Zealand women. Therefore, as per our prediction, Australia Women are expected to win AUS-W vs NZ-W 1st T20I and take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series.
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