Fresh off a successful home white-ball series against Sri Lanka, T20 World Cup champions New Zealand are set to conclude their 2024-25 home season with a three-match Twenty20 International (T20I) series against Australia, starting on March 21.
New Zealand recently faced Sri Lanka in a three-match T20I series, which concluded earlier this week. While the decider, the third T20I, was washed out due to rain, the hosts avoided a series defeat by securing a comfortable seven-wicket win in the second match, successfully chasing 113 after losing the series opener.
Australia, on the other hand, played arch-rivals England in their most recent bilateral series earlier this year, in January and February 2025. They dominated the T20I series, completing a 3-0 whitewash with commanding 57- and 72-run victories, contributing to an unprecedented 16-0 series sweep across all formats.
Head-to-head:
Australia holds the upper hand in their T20I head-to-head record, with 29 wins compared to New Zealand’s 21 from 52 matches. Their last bilateral series, held in September 2024 on Australian soil, saw the hosts dominate with a 3-0 clean sweep.
Australia also claimed victory in their most recent clash, securing a commanding 60-run win while defending 148 at the T20 World Cup. However, they hold the bragging rights, having clinched their maiden T20 World Cup title.
Where to watch New Zealand vs Australia Women’s T20I series?
Fans in India can catch the action live on Amazon Prime, FanCode or Sony Liv and the games will be televised by the Sony Sports Network.
Squads:
New Zealand women’s cricket team
Suzie Bates (C), Eden Carson, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Lea Tahuhu
Australia women’s cricket team
Tahlia McGrath (C), Ashleigh Gardner (VC), Darcie Brown, Nicole Faltum, Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham
New Zealand vs Australia T20I Series Schedule:
1st T20I: March 21 – Eden Park, Auckland, 7:15 AM IST
2nd T20I: March 23 – Bay Oval, Tauranga, 7:15 AM IST
3rd T20I: March 26 – Sky Stadium, Wellington, 7:15 AM IST
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
For fans in New Zealand –
All games will be available on TVNZ 1, TVNZ+, and Sport Nation
For fans in Australia –
All games will be available on Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports
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