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Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd T20I, New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026-27 

Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd T20I, New Zealand Women tour of Australia, 2026-27 

The 3rd T20I between Australia Women and New Zealand Women is scheduled for Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney. The match is set to begin at 7:15 PM local time (1:45 PM IST / 8:15 AM GMT). 

Australia has already clinched the three-match WT20I series and retained the Rose Bowl trophy after taking an unassailable 2-0 lead.

Team squads with their playing role 

The complete team squads for the Australia Women vs New Zealand Women T20I Series (October 2026), categorized by their standard playing roles: 

Australia Women Squad

Captain: Sophie Molineux (C)
Vice-Captains: Ashleigh Gardner (VC), Tahlia McGrath (VC)
Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney (WK)
The Australia Women squad features a strong combination of experienced all-rounders, reliable batters, specialist bowlers, and wicketkeeping talent. Sophie Molineux leads the side, supported by vice-captains Ashleigh Gardner and Tahlia McGrath. The squad offers a mix of batting depth, spin options, and pace bowling.
PlayerPlaying Role
Sophie Molineux (C)All-rounder (Left-hand bat / Slow left-arm orthodox)
Ashleigh Gardner (VC)All-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm offbreak)
Tahlia McGrath (VC)All-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm medium-fast)
Beth Mooney (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter (Left-hand bat)
Ellyse PerryAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm medium-fast)
Phoebe LitchfieldBatter (Left-hand bat)
Georgia VollBatter (Right-hand bat / Right-arm offbreak)
Annabel SutherlandAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm fast-medium)
Nicola CareyAll-rounder (Left-hand bat / Right-arm medium-fast)
Georgia WarehamBowler / All-rounder (Right-hand bat / Legbreak)
Alana KingBowler (Right-arm legbreak)
Megan SchuttBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
Kim GarthBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
Lucy HamiltonBowler (Left-arm fast-medium)

New Zealand Women Squad

Captain: Amelia Kerr (C)
Wicketkeeper: Polly Inglis (WK)
The New Zealand Women squad combines experienced all-rounders, dependable batters, and a varied bowling attack. Led by Amelia Kerr, the team has options in both pace and spin, along with batting depth across the lineup. Polly Inglis adds wicketkeeping and batting support to the squad.
PlayerPlaying Role
Amelia Kerr (C)All-rounder (Right-hand bat / Legbreak)
Polly Inglis (WK)Wicketkeeper-Batter (Right-hand bat)
Maddy GreenBatter (Right-hand bat / Right-arm offbreak)
Georgia PlimmerBatter (Right-hand bat)
Bella JamesBatter (Right-hand bat)
Izzy SharpBatter (Right-hand bat)
Brooke HallidayAll-rounder (Left-hand bat / Right-arm medium)
Flora DevonshireAll-rounder (Left-hand bat / Slow left-arm orthodox)
Nensi PatelAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm offbreak)
Jess KerrBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
Rosemary MairBowler (Right-arm medium)
Hannah RoweBowler / All-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm medium)
Eden CarsonBowler (Right-arm offbreak)
Molly PenfoldBowler (Right-arm medium)
Breearne IllingBowler (Left-arm medium-fast)

Match Winner Prediction

For the 3rd T20I at North Sydney Oval, Australia Women are strongly favored to win, with an estimated win probability of 88.9%. New Zealand Women have an estimated 11.1% chance of victory.

TeamWin Probability
Australia Women88.9%
New Zealand Women11.1%

Note: These percentages represent the supplied prediction and are not a guarantee of the match result.

Head-to-Head Match Record

In Women’s T20 International (WT20I) cricket, Australia Women hold a clear upper hand over New Zealand Women. Out of the 59 total T20I matches played between the two arch-rivals, Australia has claimed victory in 38 encounters: 

Overall WT20I Head-to-Head Record

Australia Women have held the advantage over New Zealand Women in Women’s T20 International cricket, winning 38 of their 59 meetings. New Zealand Women have recorded 18 wins, while 3 matches ended in a tie or no result.

MetricAustralia WomenNew Zealand Women
Matches Played5959
Matches Won3818
No Result / Tied33
Win Percentage64.4%30.5%

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for the 3rd T20I at the North Sydney Oval (Thursday, 22 October 2026) indicates cloudy but safe playing conditions for the evening match. 

Match Day Weather Forecast

3rd T20I — North Sydney Oval
Thursday, 22 October 2026
Match Hours: 7:15 PM – 10:00 PM Local Time

The match day forecast indicates cloudy but generally suitable playing conditions for the evening T20I. Rain is unlikely to interrupt play, although high humidity may contribute to dew as the night progresses.

Weather Overview

Sky Conditions Cloudy Cloudy to mostly cloudy skies are expected during the match.
Temperature 20°C Comfortable temperatures are forecast throughout the evening game.
Rain Probability 10% A very low chance of rain is expected during the scheduled playing hours, favoring a full 20-over match.
Humidity 83–84% High nighttime humidity may encourage dew formation and make the ball slippery for bowlers in the second innings.
Wind Direction Northeast A steady breeze is expected from the northeast during the match.
Wind Speed 14–16 mph Approximately 22–25 km/h, bringing a noticeable breeze to the playing conditions.
Match Outlook: Cloudy skies, a low rain probability, and temperatures near 20°C suggest favorable conditions for the 3rd T20I. High humidity and possible dew could affect grip and bowling control during the second innings, making conditions worth considering at the toss.