Australia Women vs New Zealand Women Live: Australia get off to a flying start courtesy captain Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield, scoring a flurry of boundaries. However, New Zealand made a comeback with Bree Illing taking the wicket of Healy. The Women in Yellow boast a formidable ODI record against New Zealand, winning their last 15 encounters. Remarkably, the White Ferns haven’t tasted victory over Australia in the format since 2017.

Australia women’s national cricket team vs New Zealand women’s national cricket team match scorecard
Australia received a big blow with Grace Harris being ruled out of the World Cup with a calf strain. On the positive side, Sophie Molineux and leg-spinner Georgia Wareham are back from injuries, joining Alana King in a dangerous spin attack.

Their pace stocks are rich with Megan Schutt, Ellyse Perry, Tahlia McGrath, and Darcie Brown all pushing for selection.

In the batting department, Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney, Ashleigh Gardner, and Phoebe Litchfield make for a powerful lineup.

The seven-time champions will want to make use of familiar conditions, after having played an ODI series against India just before the big tournament.

New Zealand, however, cannot be taken lightly. They combine the experience of Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, and Lea Tahuhu with the promise of youngsters like Georgia Plimmer and Izzy Gaze.

After rigorous training camps in Chennai and Abu Dhabi, New Zealand will seek another upset, recalling their T20 triumph last year.