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Australia Women face New Zealand Women in 1st T20I at North Sydney Oval

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Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Australia Women face New Zealand Women in 1st T20I at North Sydney Oval

Summary

Australia Women take on New Zealand Women in the first T20I at North Sydney Oval on October 18, 2026. Australia, fresh off a T20 World Cup victory, enters the match with a strong record, having won nine of the last ten T20Is against New Zealand. The New Zealand squad has four new players, including Eden Carson, who returns from elbow surgery. Australia aims to continue its winning momentum, having won their last 10 matches and their previous two series against New Zealand 3-0. Both teams have announced their predicted lineups for the match.

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•Australia lifted the T20 World Cup in July 2026.
•New Zealand includes four new faces in its squad.
•Australia has won 11 of 12 T20Is at North Sydney Oval.
•Sophie Molineux captains the home side.
•First ball will be bowled on October 18.

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6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Prediction: Australia Women vs. New Zealand Women 1st T20I lineups and pitch report — Who do you think will win?

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Prediction for Australia Women vs. New Zealand Women 1st T20I, plus lineups and pitch report for North Sydney Oval.
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Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 6:10 AM
Prediction: Australia Women vs. New Zealand Women 1st T20I lineups and pitch report — Who do you think will win?
Prediction for Australia Women vs. New Zealand Women 1st T20I, plus lineups and pitch report for North Sydney Oval.

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