Fri Mar 21 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Aussie Women Eye 3-0 Sweep Against T20 World Champions New Zealand
**Auckland, New Zealand** – Australia’s women’s cricket team is aiming for a resounding 3-0 victory against reigning T20 World Cup champions New Zealand in a three-match series beginning today at Eden Park. Stand-in captain Tahlia McGrath, with regular skipper Alyssa Healy sidelined due to injury, has declared the team highly motivated to take on the White Ferns. “They’re the world champions and that’s what we want to be,” McGrath stated. “There is a little bit extra on the line for us.”
The White Ferns, boasting a near-identical lineup to their World Cup-winning team, including the return of veteran seamer Lea Tahuhu, will pose a formidable challenge. However, Australia has assembled a strong squad, featuring all-round talent and a batting order extending to number nine. Young pace bowler Darcie Brown and veteran Megan Schutt will lead the Australian attack. Beth Mooney will open the batting in her 200th international match.
New Zealand captain Suzie Bates won the toss and elected to bat first under sunny Auckland skies. The match is being broadcast live in New Zealand on TVNZ 1, TVNZ+, and Sport Nation NZ, and on Fox Cricket and Kayo in Australia. Australia are coming off a strong run of form, winning 12 consecutive matches across all formats since their semi-final exit at the T20 World Cup. This series promises to be a thrilling contest between two cricketing powerhouses.
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