Women's T20 World Cup 2020, Australia v New Zealand | Preview, predicted XIs, where and when to watch, and live stream details

By Vinay Chhabria

Modified Mar 02, 2020 14:55 IST

The most important group stage match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2020 will feature a clash between Trans-Tasman rivals Australia Women and New Zealand Women. Both the teams have won their matches against Bangladesh Women and Sri Lanka Women while India Women have defeated both the sides.

This will be a virtual quarterfinal match as only the winning team will join the Harmanpreet Kaur-led outfit in the next round. Australia Women have suffered a massive blow as their star player Ellyse Perry might not get fit in time to play this match. In that case, they will have to tinker their playing XI.

JUST IN: Ellyse Perry in doubt for Australia's do-or-die clash with New Zealand #T20WorldCup https://t.co/IKI4Lai0dh pic.twitter.com/akRLGbhklH
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 1, 2020

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Alyssa Healy has impressed a lot for Australia Women while Jess Jonassen has backed her up with the ball. The home team will look to win the match against New Zealand Women so as to avoid an embarrassing first-round exit in the Women's T20 World Cup 2020.

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On the other side, New Zealand Women will try to win this mega contest and seal their position in the semifinals. Sophie Devine will have to bring her 'A' game to the table while she will expect the likes of Suzie Bates and Rachel Priest to support her in the batting department.

One last hit out for @AusWomenCricket. Tomorrow, they play NZ for a spot in the #T20WorldCup semi-final pic.twitter.com/5GCmrkhw5t
— cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) March 1, 2020