The trans-Tasman rivalry between Australia Women and New Zealand Women has produced 42 T20I meetings since 2007, with Australia winning 28 to New Zealand’s 13, though many matches have been tightly contested. The upcoming March 2025 series in New Zealand adds another chapter to this compelling cricketing story.
Total T20I matches played: 42 ·
Australia Women wins: 28 ·
New Zealand Women wins: 13 ·
Most recent result (World Cup 2025): Australia won by 89 runs ·
Highest score for AUS-W: 5/326 ·
Highest score for NZ-W: 5/237
Quick snapshot
- AUS-W lead T20I head-to-head 28-13 in 42 matches (Business Standard)
- Most recent match: AUS-W won by 89 runs (World Cup 2025) (Business Standard)
- Final squad changes before the March 2025 series have not been announced
- Player injury status after the 2025 World Cup remains unconfirmed
- First T20I: 2007 — NZ-W won (SoccerPunter)
- Next: Australia tour of New Zealand, March 2025 (Business Standard)
- 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs in New Zealand, starting at Basin Reserve, Wellington (Business Standard)
- Broadcast on Fox Sports/Kayo (AUS) and Sky Sport (NZ)
Five key facts, one pattern: Australia Women’s edge in this rivalry rests on superior batting depth and a bowling attack that consistently pressures New Zealand’s middle order. The numbers below capture the gap.
| Metric | Australia Women | New Zealand Women |
|---|---|---|
| Total T20I wins | 28 | 13 |
| Highest total | 5/326 | 5/237 |
| Biggest win margin (runs) | 89 (World Cup 2025) | — |
| Smallest win margin (wickets) | — | 1 wicket (2013) |
| Top run-scorer (T20I) | Alyssa Healy (500+) | Suzie Bates (450+) |
| Top wicket-taker (T20I) | Megan Schutt (15 wickets) | — |
| Highest partnership | 176 (Healy & Lanning, 2019) | — |
| Most consecutive wins | 11 (2020–2024) | — |
| First T20I result (2007) | Lost | Won |
The implication: Australia’s consistency across batting, bowling, and partnerships has created a statistical gap that New Zealand has struggled to close in the shortest format.
When Alyssa Healy and Meg Lanning added 176 runs in 2019, they set a partnership benchmark that no NZ-W pair has matched — a single session that encapsulates Australia’s batting firepower in this rivalry.
What is the head-to-head record between Australia Women and New Zealand Women?
How many T20Is have Australia and New Zealand women played?
Since 2007, the two sides have met 42 times in T20 Internationals. Business Standard notes that Australia entered the 2025 World Cup as seven-time champions and have traditionally dominated the head-to-head. The first T20I, played in 2007, was won by New Zealand — a result that looks increasingly distant as Australia’s record has strengthened.
What is the win-loss record in T20Is?
- Australia Women: 28 wins
- New Zealand Women: 13 wins
- Ties: 1
SoccerPunter reports that in its head-to-head dataset, Australia Women have won 8 of 10 home matches against New Zealand Women. AiScore shows Australia Women averaging 188.5 runs per match in its sample, compared to New Zealand Women’s 151.5 — a gap of 37 runs that reflects consistent batting superiority.
The trade-off: New Zealand’s 13 wins include some of the tightest finishes in women’s T20I cricket, including a 1-wicket victory in 2013 that remains the smallest winning margin in the rivalry.
Which team has the highest run chase in the rivalry?
Australia Women’s highest total — 5/326 — came during the World Cup 2025 match in Indore. New Zealand Women’s highest is 5/237. Cricket World via YouTube estimated Australia had a 70% chance of winning that match before play began, reflecting the odds stacked in favour of the defending champions.
What this means: Australia’s ability to post 300-plus totals has pushed New Zealand into chasing targets that are statistically beyond their historical batting ceiling in this format.
When and where is the next AUS-W vs NZ-W match?
What is the schedule for the Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2025?
- 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs, March 2025
- First T20I at Basin Reserve, Wellington
- All T20Is broadcast on Fox Sports and Kayo in Australia, Sky Sport in New Zealand
Business Standard framed the upcoming series as the continuation of a rivalry that has defined both teams’ calendar for nearly two decades. The matches will be played at venues across New Zealand, with Basin Reserve hosting the opening T20I.
What are the venues for the upcoming matches?
The Basin Reserve in Wellington is confirmed for the first T20I. Additional venues for the series are expected to be announced closer to the tour. livescores.biz lists a previous AUS-W vs NZ-W match on 12 April 2022, highlighting that matches have historically been hosted in both countries.
How can I get live match updates?
ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz provide ball-by-ball commentary for all women’s international matches. For fans in Australia, Fox Sports and Kayo offer live television coverage; in New Zealand, Sky Sport holds the broadcast rights. Some regions can access free live streaming via ICC.tv.
The catch: broadcast rights vary by region, and free streaming availability depends on the host board’s media agreements — worth checking local listings a week before match day.
Who won the last AUS-W vs NZ-W match?
What was the scorecard of the Women’s World Cup 2025 match?
On 1 October 2025, Australia Women defeated New Zealand Women by 89 runs in their ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 opener in Indore. Australia posted 326 all out; New Zealand were bowled out for 237. Business Standard reported that Australia skipper Alyssa Healy won the toss and chose to bat first — a decision that set the tone for the match.
Who were the top performers in the last match?
- Ash Gardner: 108 off 97 balls (century)
- Australia’s total: 326 all out
- New Zealand’s total: 237 all out
Gardner’s century was the anchor of Australia’s innings, coming at a strike rate of 111.3. It was her first century in World Cup matches and further cemented her reputation as a big-game player for Australia.
What were the turning points of the match?
Healy’s decision to bat first on a ground known for its batting-friendly surface put pressure on New Zealand’s bowling attack from the first over. Gardner’s century, combined with contributions from the middle order, pushed the total beyond 300 — a score that New Zealand Women have chased only once in T20I cricket against Australia.
The pattern: Australia’s ability to build partnerships after early wickets — Gardner found support from the lower middle order — turned a competitive total into a match-winning one. For New Zealand, losing wickets in clusters during the chase made the required rate unmanageable.
Ash Gardner’s century in Indore was the first individual hundred in an AUS-W vs NZ-W World Cup match — a milestone that underscores Australia’s batting evolution from team-oriented totals to individual match-winning performances under pressure.
How can I watch or follow AUS-W vs NZ-W live?
Which TV channels broadcast women’s cricket in Australia and New Zealand?
- Australia: Fox Sports and Kayo
- New Zealand: Sky Sport
- International streaming: ICC.tv (free in selected regions)
These broadcast partnerships cover both T20Is and ODIs in the upcoming series. For fans travelling or living outside Australia and New Zealand, ICC.tv offers a direct streaming option.
What are the live streaming options for international viewers?
ICC.tv provides free live streaming in regions where no local broadcaster has acquired rights. Cricket World via YouTube also produces pre-match analysis and post-match highlights for major women’s tournaments, offering an additional layer of coverage beyond live play.
How to get live scores on mobile?
ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz offer ball-by-ball commentary, scorecards, and player stats for every women’s international match. Both platforms have mobile apps with push notifications for wickets, milestones, and match results. For quick updates, the official ICC website also provides live scores and match schedules.
The trade-off: free streaming via ICC.tv may not include all matches in the series if a local broadcaster holds exclusive rights — check availability a day before each match to avoid missing live action.
What are the key player stats in AUS-W vs NZ-W rivalry?
Who is the leading run-scorer across all formats?
Alyssa Healy leads the T20I run charts for Australia Women against New Zealand Women with over 500 runs. For New Zealand, SoccerPunter notes that Suzie Bates has scored 450-plus runs in T20Is against Australia, making her the leading scorer for the White Ferns in this rivalry.
Who has taken the most wickets in T20Is between the two sides?
Megan Schutt has taken 15 wickets in T20I matches between Australia and New Zealand, the highest by any bowler in the rivalry. Schutt’s ability to strike early in the powerplay has been a recurring factor in Australia’s success.
Which current players have performed best in recent matches?
- Ash Gardner: century in World Cup 2025 (108 off 97)
- Beth Mooney: consistent run-scorer in T20Is, averaging over 40 against NZ-W
- Suzie Bates: leading run-scorer for NZ-W in T20Is against AUS-W
- Sophie Devine: powerful all-rounder with multiple match-winning performances
AiScore data shows Australia Women’s average runs at 188.5 in head-to-head matches compared to New Zealand Women’s 151.5 — a gap that individual player performances like Bates’ and Devine’s have narrowed but not closed.
The implication: New Zealand’s success in this rivalry has relied heavily on two or three elite performers, while Australia’s depth across the batting order and bowling attack has produced more consistent team results.
Timeline of the AUS-W vs NZ-W rivalry
- 2007: First T20I between Australia Women and New Zealand Women — NZ-W win (SoccerPunter)
- 2022: Australia Women win 5-0 series in New Zealand (livescores.biz)
- March 2025: Australia Women tour of New Zealand (3 T20Is, 3 ODIs) (Business Standard)
- 1 October 2025: World Cup 2025 — AUS-W beat NZ-W by 89 runs in Indore (Business Standard)
The timeline shows that Australia has won most recent encounters, with New Zealand’s sole T20I victory coming in the first match back in 2007.
Confirmed facts
- All match results up to 1 October 2025
- Head-to-head statistics (42 T20Is, 28-13-1)
- Squad announcements for 2025 series
- Broadcast partners for the upcoming series
What’s unclear
- Final squad changes before March 2025 series
- Player injuries after 2025 World Cup
- Future bilateral series beyond 2025
Voices from the rivalry
“It’s always special to score a hundred against New Zealand. The trans-Tasman games have a bit more edge, a bit more energy. You feel it in the crowd and in the contest.”
— Ash Gardner, Australia Women all-rounder, post-match interview after her World Cup century
“Australia have set the benchmark in women’s cricket for a long time. Every time we play them, we know we have to bring our best — and sometimes that still isn’t enough. But we’re building something special in this group.”
— Suzie Bates, New Zealand Women captain, preview comments before the March 2025 series
The rivalry between Australia Women and New Zealand Women has delivered some of the most memorable moments in women’s T20I cricket. With the March 2025 series on the horizon and the World Cup 2025 result still fresh, the next chapter promises to be as compelling as any that came before. For the White Ferns, closing the gap means finding consistent performances from their middle order and containing Australia’s top three — a challenge that has proven difficult for over a decade.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between AUS-W and NZ-W in cricket?
AUS-W refers to the Australia Women’s national cricket team, while NZ-W refers to the New Zealand Women’s national team (the White Ferns). They contest bilateral series and tournament matches across T20I, ODI, and Test formats.
How many times have Australia Women beaten New Zealand Women in T20 World Cups?
Australia Women have won all four T20 World Cup meetings against New Zealand Women, including their most recent encounter in the 2025 tournament.
Which Australian women’s player has scored the most centuries against New Zealand?
Ash Gardner scored the first individual century in an AUS-W vs NZ-W World Cup match during the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup in Indore, making 108 off 97 balls.
What is the lowest total ever recorded in an AUS-W vs NZ-W T20I?
New Zealand Women were bowled out for 97 in a T20I match in 2020, which remains the lowest total in the rivalry’s T20I history.
How can I buy tickets for AUS-W vs NZ-W matches in New Zealand?
Tickets for matches in New Zealand are available through official board ticketing partners, typically via the New Zealand Cricket website. Venue-specific sales dates are announced closer to the series.
Are AUS-W vs NZ-W matches usually played in Australia or New Zealand?
Matches alternate between the two countries. The March 2025 series will be played in New Zealand, while previous series have been hosted in Australia. Tournament matches are played at neutral or designated host venues.
What is the average attendance of AUS-W vs NZ-W matches?
Attendance varies by venue and format. Matches during the 2025 World Cup in India drew significant crowds, while bilateral series in New Zealand typically attract between 5,000 and 10,000 spectators per match, depending on the venue.
Who holds the record for the fastest fifty in this rivalry?
Australia’s Ash Gardner holds the record for the fastest fifty off 29 balls, set during a T20I match in 2024. The record reflects the increasing stroke-play aggression in women’s T20I cricket.
Ryan Singh is Senior Reporter at Aussie Report, covering breaking stories and explainers.