The third and final match between New Zealand Women and Australia Women will be played at the Sky Stadium in Wellington on March 26.

New Zealand have had a terrible series so far as they have lost both games in a disappointing manner. The Kiwis are already trailing 0-2 going into the last game and will be looking to play for pride.

Australia, on the other hand, have dominated the series and will have a chance to make it a 3-0 sweep. Tahlia McGrath and company will be confident going into the match despite some big players missing.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The Sky Stadium has been a high-scoring ground that has very short boundaries square of the wicket. The pacers might get some assistance and decent bounce, but the batters will enjoy batting. Another high-scoring game could be expected.

Head-to-Head record

Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women 

Suzie Bates (c), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson.

Australia Women 

Beth Mooney (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Tahlia McGrath (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

Georgia Voll has impressed fans and experts alike with her fearless approach. Australia will be expecting to see another aggressive knock from her. Voll has so far scored 86 runs in the two games at an average of 43.

Probable best bowler: Annabel Sutherland 

Annabel Sutherland has proved herself as one of the best all-rounders for Australia. Though she has not got a chance to do much with the bat in the series, she has bowled exceedingly well, especially in the last game where she finished with sensational figures of 4/8 in 2.1 overs.

Today’s Match Prediction: Australia Women to win the match 

Scenario 1   

• New Zealand Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 50-60
• AUS-W: 190-200
• Australia Women win the match

Scenario 2   

• Australia Women win the toss and opt to bowl first
• Powerplay: 40-50
• NZ-W: 160-170
• Australia Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.