Australia take a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series after a nervy two-wicket victory at North Sydney Oval on October 18, 2026.
Australia Women secured a nervy two-wicket victory over New Zealand Women in their T20I series opener at North Sydney Oval on October 18, 2026. Chasing 163, the hosts reached 165 for 8 in 18.5 overs to claim a 1-0 series lead. Ellyse Perry led the chase with 52 runs, supported by Beth Mooney's 38, overcoming a three-wicket haul from New Zealand bowler Jess Kerr.
Earlier, New Zealand posted 162 for 2 courtesy of an unbeaten partnership between Georgia Plimmer, who scored 85, and Maddy Green, who contributed 56. Despite the defeat, New Zealand pushed the contest into the closing stages before Australia held their nerve to finish with seven balls to spare.
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