NZ-W Playing XI vs AUS-W 2nd T20I: New Zealand Women (NZ-W) will be eager to bounce back in the second T20I against Australia Women (AUS-W) after an eight-wicket loss in the series opener. The match will take place on Sunday, March 24, at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui.
The hosts struggled in the first game, but with a strong squad and a favourable batting pitch, they will aim to level the series. Let’s take a look at New Zealand Women’s strongest playing XI for this must-win game.
New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Playing XI vs Australia Women (AUS-W) 2nd T20I
Openers: Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer
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Suzie Bates, the experienced captain, will look to lead from the front after missing out in the first match.
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Georgia Plimmer showed promise in the previous game, scoring 27 off 24 balls. She will aim for a bigger impact in this crucial match.
Middle Order & All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Polly Inglis (wk)
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Amelia Kerr was New Zealand’s top scorer in the first T20I with 51 runs off 46 balls. Her all-round ability makes her a key player.
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Sophie Devine played a solid knock of 39 off 36 balls* and will need to accelerate her scoring.
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Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green provide stability and finishing power in the middle order.
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Polly Inglis will take the wicketkeeping duties, giving Samson more freedom to focus on batting.
Also Check: AUS-W vs NZ-W Match Preview- 2nd T20I, Match 2
Bowlers: Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson
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Lea Tahuhu was New Zealand’s best bowler in the first game, taking 2 wickets for 31 runs.
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Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, and Eden Carson will be responsible for providing breakthroughs at crucial moments.
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Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine can also contribute with their spin bowling.
NZ-W’s Probable Playing XI vs AUS-W – 2nd T20I
| No. | Player Name | Role |
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| 1 | Suzie Bates (c) | Opener |
| 2 | Georgia Plimmer | Opener |
| 3 | Amelia Kerr | All-rounder |
| 4 | Sophie Devine | All-rounder |
| 5 | Brooke Halliday | Middle-order Batter |
| 6 | Maddy Green | Middle-order Batter |
| 7 | Polly Inglis (wk) | Wicketkeeper |
| 8 | Jess Kerr | Bowler |
| 9 | Lea Tahuhu | Fast Bowler |
| 10 | Rosemary Mair | Fast Bowler |
| 11 | Eden Carson | Spinner |
Can NZ-W come back in the 2nd T20I with a Win?
New Zealand Women must put up a better bowling performance and support their batters in crucial moments. With Suzie Bates leading from the front, and players like Kerr, Devine, and Tahuhu in form, the hosts can challenge Australia and keep the series alive.
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