Live streaming, New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI 2024 starts on December 19: Where to watch in India

The New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI 2024 series will start in Wellington on Thursday, December 19.

As per the New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI 2024 schedule, all games of the three-match series will be played at the Basin Reserve on December 19, 21 and 23.

The upcoming Rose Bowl Trophy is part of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25. Australia Women have held the Rose Bowl Trophy since 2000.

Having registered 16 wins, three losses while two ODIs ended with no result, Australia Women are placed on top of the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 standings with 34 points.

Currently ranked number one in the ICC women’s ODI team rankings, the Australia women's cricket team have received a massive boost with the return of their regular captain Alyssa Healy, who missed the recently-concluded ODI series against India due to a knee injury. 

However, Alyssa Healy’s involvement in the upcoming ODI series is yet to be determined and will only be assessed ahead of the series opener on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Beth Mooney is expected to continue her wicket-keeping duties against New Zealand.

Ahead of the ODI series, the visitors have suffered a huge blow as star spinner Sophie Molineux has been ruled out after sustaining a knee injury. All-rounder Heather Graham has been included in Australia Women’s ODI squad as her replacement.

Australia Women will head into the series brimming with confidence after thrashing India Women 3-0 in a three-match ODI series last week.

On the other hand, the New Zealand women's cricket team will aim to bounce back after going down 1-2 in a three-match ODI series in India in October.

Ranked fifth in the ICC women’s ODI team rankings, New Zealand Women are currently placed sixth in the ICC Women's Championship 2022-25 standings with 20 points.

Hosts India, Australia, England and South Africa have already qualified for the Women’s World Cup 2025.

New Zealand are competing with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and West Indies for the remaining two automatic qualification spots.

The hosts have announced their 13-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series.

Uncapped top order batter Bella James has been included in the White Ferns’ ODI squad.

Right-arm pacer Rosemary Mair has also made a comeback to the ODI squad for the first time since March 2022.

The Sophie Devine-led side will miss the services of opener Georgia Plimmer and fast bowler Lea Tahuhu due to their respective injuries.

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI head-to-head

The New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI head-to-head record favours the latter. Australia Women have won 100 of the 133 ODIs that they have played against each other. New Zealand Women have registered just 31 victories while two games have ended with no result.

The last time these two sides met in the 50-over format, Australia Women thrashed New Zealand Women by 141 runs in an ICC Women's World Cup match in Wellington in March 2022.

Where to watch New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI 2024 live 

The New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI 2024 series will be telecast live on Sony Sports Network’s TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODIs 2024 will be available on the SonyLIV app and website.

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI 2024 schedule and live match start times

All times in India Standard Time (IST)

New Zealand Women vs Australia Women ODI 2024 squads

New Zealand ODI squad: Sophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Isabella Gaze (wicket-keeper), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bella James (wicket-keeper), Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold

Australia Women ODI squad: Alyssa Healy (captain/wicket-keeper), Tahlia McGrath (vice-captain), Darcie Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney (wicket-keeper), Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham

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