Litchfield out of first T20I as Aussies bowl first

Key points

• Phoebe Litchfield will miss Australia's opening women's T20 international against New Zealand at North Sydney Oval. Captain Sophie Molineux has returned from a hip complaint, and Lucy Hamilton is back from a quad injury.
• Tahlia McGrath is recalled to the side. Australia will bowl first after Molineux won the toss.
• New Zealand are playing their first series since the retirements of Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates and Lea Tahuhu, and are led by interim coach Dean Brownlie. The three-match series runs from October 18 to October 22.