Australia Women will take on New Zealand Women in the third and final T20I at North Sydney Oval in Sydney on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Australia have already secured the series after winning the opening two matches and will aim to complete a clean sweep. New Zealand, meanwhile, will be looking to finish the tour with a victory.
The hosts won the first T20I by two wickets before producing a stronger all-round performance to claim the second match by 40 runs. With Australia carrying momentum into the final fixture, New Zealand face a challenging task against the reigning world champions.
AUS-W vs NZ-W 3rd T20I Match Details
Match: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd T20I
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 1:45 PM IST / 7:15 PM local time
Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Series: New Zealand Women tour of Australia 2026
Australia Women vs New Zealand Women Head-to-Head
Australia have historically held the advantage in women's T20 internationals against New Zealand. The available series statistics list 57 meetings, with Australia winning 34 and New Zealand winning 21. One match was tied and one ended without a result.
Australia's recent performances have strengthened their position in the rivalry. Their victories in the first two matches of this series demonstrate their ability to recover from difficult situations and perform under pressure.
Recent Match Results
Australia Women – Last two matches
October 20, 2026: Beat New Zealand by 40 runs.
October 18, 2026: Beat New Zealand by two wickets.
New Zealand Women – Last two matches
October 20, 2026: Lost to Australia by 40 runs.
October 18, 2026: Lost to Australia by two wickets.
In the opening match, New Zealand posted 162/2, with Georgia Plimmer scoring an unbeaten 85 and Maddy Green making 56 not out. Ellyse Perry's 52 helped Australia complete a tense chase at 165/8.
Australia then scored 167/7 in the second T20I before restricting New Zealand to 127/8, securing a 40-run victory.
Live Streaming and Broadcast Details
India: FanCode for live streaming.
Australia: Channel 7, 7plus, Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.
New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ.
Other countries: Check local cricket broadcasters and official streaming schedules for regional availability.
Broadcast access and subscription requirements may vary by location.
Probable Playing XIs
Australia Women: Georgia Voll, Beth Mooney (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux (c), Kim Garth, Lucy Hamilton.
New Zealand Women: Georgia Plimmer, Flora Devonshire, Amelia Kerr (c), Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis (wk), Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Bree Illing.
These are probable combinations based on the announced squads and recent selections. Confirmed XIs may differ after the toss.
Players to Watch
Australia: Ellyse Perry's batting experience, Beth Mooney's consistency and Ashleigh Gardner's all-round ability could be important. Sophie Molineux will also be a key figure with the ball.
New Zealand: Georgia Plimmer impressed with an unbeaten 85 in the opening match, while Amelia Kerr remains central to New Zealand's batting and bowling plans. Maddy Green's contributions in the first T20I also make her one to watch.
AUS-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
Australia Women enter the final T20I as favourites after winning the first two matches. Their batting depth and ability to deliver across departments give them a clear advantage.
New Zealand will need early wickets and a stronger batting performance to challenge the hosts.
Prediction: Australia Women to win the 3rd T20I and complete a 3-0 series sweep.
