Australia Women will take on New Zealand Women in the third T20I of their series at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:45 PM IST (7:15 PM local time). Australia won the first T20I by two wickets, with seven balls remaining, and will look to continue their good form. New Zealand will aim to put up a strong fight and challenge the hosts in this contest. Both teams will want to make the most of their chances and deliver a good performance.
Australia Women have won their last five matches listed in the recent results, giving them confidence ahead of this game. New Zealand Women have had mixed results in their recent matches and will be looking to improve their performance. Australia will try to maintain their winning run, while New Zealand will hope their key batters and bowlers can put the hosts under pressure. Both sides will need to make good use of their opportunities throughout the match. Their performances with the bat and ball will play an important role in deciding the result.
Squads
Australia Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc), Nicola Carey, Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.
New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team
Melie Kerr (c), Eden Carson, Flora Devonshire, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Izzy Sharp.
Players to Watch Out For
Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry will be one of Australia’s key batters in the third T20I. She has scored 310 runs in her last 10 matches, with an average of 44.29 and a strike rate of 139.63. These figures show her ability to score consistently while keeping the scoreboard moving. Her experience can also help Australia handle different situations during the innings. New Zealand will need to bowl carefully against her and look for opportunities to take her wicket before she can make a bigger contribution.
Sophie Molineux
Australia captain Sophie Molineux will be an important player to watch with the ball. She has taken 11 wickets in eight matches, with an economy rate of 6.68 and a bowling strike rate of 15.27. Her recent performances show that she can take wickets while keeping runs under control. Molineux will look to use her overs well and make it difficult for New Zealand to build partnerships. If she can deliver another effective spell, she could help Australia put the visitors under pressure.
Maddy Green
Maddy Green will be an important batting option for New Zealand in this match. She has scored 231 runs in her last 10 matches, averaging 57.75 at a strike rate of 119.07. Her average highlights her ability to make useful contributions and stay at the crease. New Zealand will need their batters to build partnerships and give the team a solid base. Green will hope to continue her good form and help the visitors put up a competitive total against Australia.
Melie Kerr
Melie Kerr will be one of New Zealand’s key players because of her contributions with both bat and ball. She has scored 251 runs in her last 10 matches, with an average of 25.1 and a strike rate of 129.38. She has also taken 10 wickets in 10 matches, with an economy rate of 7.16 and a bowling strike rate of 22.2. Her ability to contribute in both departments gives New Zealand another option during the game. Kerr will aim to score important runs and take wickets when her team needs a breakthrough.
Pitch Report
North Sydney Oval is generally a batting-friendly ground, where good bounce and short boundaries allow batters to play their shots. The average first-innings score in Women’s T20Is at the venue is 151, giving both teams a useful idea of the scoring conditions. Fast bowlers may find some movement early in the innings, while spinners could get a little help as the match progresses. According to the supplied venue statistics, teams batting second have won eight of the 12 matches. The toss could therefore be important, and the captain winning it may consider bowling first after assessing the conditions.
Weather Report
The forecast for Thursday, October 22, 2026, suggests clear and pleasant weather in Sydney around match time. The temperature is expected to be around 21°C at the start and may drop to approximately 20°C later in the evening. The chance of rain is forecast to remain very low, at around 0% to 5%, so conditions look suitable for a full match. Humidity is expected to be around 81%–82%, which could make dew a factor for the team bowling second. Both teams will hope the weather stays favourable throughout the game.
Fantasy Playing XI
Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Maddy Green, Melie Kerr, Sophie Molineux, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Nicola Carey, Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson.
Match Details
Date – Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time – 1:45 PM IST / 7:15 PM local time
Venue – North Sydney Oval, Sydney, Australia
Broadcast and Live Streaming
In Australia, the match will be available on Channel 7 and Fox Cricket, with live streaming on 7plus and Kayo Sports. In New Zealand, viewers can watch it on Sky Sport, with streaming available through Sky Sport Go and Sky Sport Now. In India, fans can follow the match live on the FanCode app and website.
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