Australia Women will take on New Zealand Women in the third and final T20 International at North Sydney Oval on Thursday, October 22, with the hosts aiming to complete a 3-0 series sweep.
Australia have already secured the series by winning the opening two matches, leaving New Zealand with the task of avoiding a whitewash in the final encounter. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:45 pm IST, with online streaming available to viewers in India through FanCode.
Australia won the opening T20I by two wickets in a close contest after New Zealand posted 162/2 in 20 overs. The hosts successfully chased the target, finishing at 165/8 with seven balls remaining. The result gave Australia an early advantage in the series, although New Zealand’s strong batting performance kept the opening match competitive until the closing stages.
The hosts produced a more convincing performance in the second T20I on Tuesday, winning by 40 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead. Ashleigh Gardner starred with the bat, scoring 84 off 45 deliveries to help Australia post 167/7. She then contributed with the ball, taking two wickets, while Georgia Wareham claimed three wickets as New Zealand were restricted to 127/8 in their 20 overs.
New Zealand will need a stronger all-round display to challenge the hosts in the series finale. Captain Amelia Kerr and her teammates showed their batting potential in the first match but struggled to build on that performance in the second. Australia, meanwhile, will look to maintain their momentum and finish the series unbeaten, with their recent form providing confidence ahead of the final fixture.
The third T20I will be played at North Sydney Oval in Sydney, starting at 1:45 pm Indian Standard Time. The match will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website with an active subscription. As of the published report, a television broadcaster for the match had not been confirmed, so viewers relying on traditional television coverage would need to check for subsequent announcements.
Australia’s squad is led by Sophie Molineux, with Tahlia McGrath serving as vice-captain. The lineup also includes Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner and Georgia Wareham. New Zealand are captained by Amelia Kerr, with players including Eden Carson, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Jess Kerr and Georgia Plimmer. With the series already decided, Australia will pursue a clean sweep, while New Zealand will aim to end the tour’s T20I leg with a consolation victory.