The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 continues with a highly anticipated match between Australia Women and New Zealand Women on Tuesday, October 8, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both teams have already won one game each in the tournament, setting the stage for an exciting clash that could significantly impact the qualification scenarios for Group A teams.
Australia, the defending champions, began their campaign with a six-wicket victory over Sri Lanka. New Zealand, on the other hand, handed India a 58-run loss in their opening match. This encounter is crucial for both teams as it will help them move closer to the knockout stage or set them back in their quest for semi-final qualification.
The match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and can be streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. The toss is scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM IST, with both teams aiming to win the toss and gain an early advantage.
Match Details
Here are the key details of the match:
**Match:** Australia Women vs New Zealand Women (Match 10) **Venue:** Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah **Date & Time:** Tuesday, October 8, 7:30 PM **Live Broadcast and Streaming:** Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar
The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch is known to assist both batters and bowlers equally. However, as the game progresses, spinners are likely to get more purchase, making it an optimal decision to bowl first after winning the toss.
Head-to-Head Records
In their head-to-head encounters, Australia Women hold a slight advantage over New Zealand Women. The two teams have faced each other in a total of 52 T20 internationals, with Australia winning 28 matches and New Zealand winning 21. There have been two no-result matches and one tie.
**New Zealand Women:** Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Fran Jonas (replacing Jess Kerr), Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold
Key players from both teams are expected to make significant contributions. Beth Mooney from Australia has been in good form with 304 runs in her last 10 matches, while Amelia Kerr from New Zealand has been excellent with 12 wickets in her last 10 matches.
The match is crucial not only for Australia and New Zealand but also for India. If New Zealand wins, India will need to win their remaining matches against Australia and Sri Lanka to qualify for the semi-finals. However, if Australia secures a victory, India will need to win their remaining matches and hope that New Zealand loses one of their two remaining games.
Stay tuned for live updates and scorecards as this match unfolds at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
