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The third T20I match on 22nd October at 1:45 PM IST will bring Australia Women versus New Zealand Women to North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
Get the best AUS vs NZ Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 3rd T20I match of the New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Beth Mooney – Mooney has provided Australia with steady contributions at the top of the order, scoring 77 runs across the first two matches. After making 38 off 25 balls in the opener, she added a useful 39 from 28 deliveries in Canberra. |
| Ashleigh Gardner – Gardner has been Australia’s standout batter in the series, piling up 107 runs. Her explosive 84 off 45 balls in the second T20I proved decisive, helping Australia post 167/7 and secure a 40-run victory. |
Top Picks:
| Georgia Plimmer – Plimmer has been New Zealand’s most productive batter so far, accumulating 91 runs in two innings. Her unbeaten 85 off 68 balls in the opening T20I showcased her ability to anchor the innings, followed by another six runs in the second match. |
| Amelia Kerr – New Zealand’s captain has contributed with both bat and ball, scoring 32 runs in the second T20I after being dismissed for 2 in the opener. Her leg-spin also gives the White Ferns an important middle-overs bowling option. |
Budget Picks:
| Bree Illing – The left-arm fast-medium bowler has taken 2 wickets across the first two matches, including 1/28 in the opening T20I. She provides New Zealand with a left-arm pace option and can challenge right-handed batters with her angle and movement. |
| Sophie Molineux – Australia’s captain offers a valuable left-arm orthodox spin option alongside her lower-order batting. She has featured in both matches and helped Australia maintain control through the middle overs as they moved to a 2–0 series lead. |
AUS vs NZ New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Ashleigh Gardner & Beth Mooney |
| Vice-Captain | Georgia Plimmer & Amelia Kerr |
AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Beth Mooney
- Batters – Ellyse Perry, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer
- All-Rounders – Amelia Kerr (VC), Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner ©
- Bowlers – Kim Garth, Nensi Patel, Jess Kerr
AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Beth Mooney ©
- Batters – Ellyse Perry, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer (VC)
- All-Rounders – Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers – Sophie Molineux, Jess Kerr, Bree Illing
AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026 Players to Avoid:
| Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
| Alana King | NA | NA |
| Bella James | NA | NA |
AUS vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3rd T20I New Zealand Women Tour of Australia 2026 Expert Advice:
| SL Captaincy Choice | Ashleigh Gardner |
| GL Captaincy Choice | Beth Mooney |
| Punt Picks | Bree Illing and Sophie Molineux |
| Dream11 Combination | 1-3-4-3 |
AUS vs NZ Match Preview:
Australia Women will face New Zealand Women in the third T20I on Thursday, 22 October 2026, at North Sydney Oval in Sydney. The match will begin at 1:45 PM IST. Australia have already secured a 2–0 series lead after winning the second T20I by 40 runs. Therefore, they will aim to complete a clean sweep, while New Zealand will look to deliver a stronger all-round performance and finish the series with a victory.
In the second T20I, Australia posted 167/7 in 20 overs after New Zealand elected to bowl first. Ashleigh Gardner led the innings with an impressive 84 off 45 balls, including 10 fours and four sixes, while Beth Mooney added 39 off 28 deliveries. Meanwhile, Jess Kerr and Nensi Patel claimed two wickets each for New Zealand. However, New Zealand struggled during the chase and managed only 127/8, falling 40 runs short of the target. Brooke Halliday scored 24, while Amelia Kerr contributed 26. Gardner also made an impact with the ball, taking 2/17 and helping Australia maintain control throughout the innings.
Australia will enter the final match with confidence after Gardner’s outstanding all-round performance. Moreover, their batting depth gives them a strong platform to finish the series on a high. New Zealand, meanwhile, need greater contributions from Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green and Amelia Kerr, particularly after their batting lineup struggled to maintain the required scoring rate in the previous match. Jess Kerr will remain an important player with the ball after taking five wickets across the first two games. Although Australia will look to complete the sweep, New Zealand can challenge the hosts by building a solid opening partnership and restricting Australia’s scoring during the powerplay.
AUS vs NZ Head-to-Head Record:
| Teams | Matches Won |
| Australia Women | 34 |
| New Zealand Women | 21 |
AUS vs NZ Weather & Pitch Report:
| Temperature | 18°C |
| Weather Forecast | Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
| Best Suited To | Pace |
| Average 1st innings score | 172 |
Record of chasing teams:
| Records | Good |
| Winning % | 66% |
AUS vs NZ Playing 11s (Predicted):
Australia Women Playing 11:
1) Georgia Voll
2) Beth Mooney (wk)
3) Phoebe Litchfield
4) Ellyse Perry
5) Ashleigh Gardner
6) Georgia Wareham
7) Annabel Sutherland
8) Nicola Carey
9) Sophie Molineux ©
10) Kim Garth
11) Lucy Hamilton
New Zealand Women Playing 11:
1) Georgia Plimmer
2) Flora Devonshire
3) Amelia Kerr ©
4) Maddy Green
5) Izzy Sharp
6) Brooke Halliday
7) Polly Inglis (wk)
8) Jess Kerr
9) Rosemary Mair
10) Nensi Patel
11) Bree Illing
AUS vs NZ Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the team performance in this series so far, Australia Women is expected to win this match.
