NZW vs ENGW Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Mar 31, 2024
New Zealand Women and England Women will play the first match of their three-ODI series. New Zealand are looking to bounce back after losing the preceding T20I series to England four-one.
There will be plenty to bet on before and during this match. Let our experts help you understand what the best cricket betting sites have to offer. Consider the interesting markets and competitive odds.
New Zealand Women and England Women head-to-head record
England Women have four wins to New Zealand Women's one in their last five ODI meetings. New Zealand have not beaten England in WODI cricket since September 2021.
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Enjoy these trustworthy cricket betting tips for the first WODI between New Zealand Women and England Women in Wellington on 31 March 2024.
NZW vs ENGW Team Previews
New Zealand Women
New Zealand Women will be determined to bounce back after winning just one match during their five-T20I series against England Women. The longer format offers a bit more margin for error, as both teams contune to prepare for the T20 World Cup later this year.
The batting form of Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates during the WT20I series will buoy the hosts going into the opening WODIs. Kerr hit 114 runs to Bates' 113. Bates batted one more time than Kerr - and both struck the ball at over 100 runs per 100 deliveries. They'll be key here as well.
Kerr also topped New Zealand's wicket-taking ranks in that series. She claimed six victims and, as one of the best all-rounders in the women's game, can add plenty of value with bat and ball against challenging English opponents. Anticipate a big performance from Kerr.
New Zealand Women Playing 11
Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas.
England Women
England Women have again shown why they are such a dominant global force. Away from home and under pressure, they've wrapped up a comfortable WT20I series victory over New Zealand and are the firm favourites going into this opening WODI and the rest of the tour.
They can lean on Maia Boucher and Heather Knight for more telling performances with the bat. Knight averaged over 60 and Boucher more than 55 in the recent WT20I series. They have batted well in foreign conditions - and should enjoy the pitch in Wellington as well.
Charlotte Dean is a big asset with the ball for England. The spinner has claimed seven wickets in her last five matches against New Zealand. With the 2024 T20 World Cup set to be hosted in Bangladesh, Dean will be important in slow, turning sub-continental conditions.
England Women Playing 11
Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Alice Capsey, Danielle Wyatt, Amy Jones, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell.
NZW vs ENGW Toss Prediction
The Basin Reserve in Wellington will host this series opener. Two of the last three WODIs at this ground have brought decisions to bat first.
It's likely the team to win the toss this time will take their cue from that record and opt to bat first, too, on a relatively fresh pitch.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The last three WODIs at this ground have yielded first-innings scores of 305, 234 and 180. Only two of the six innings brought all 10 wickets.
A first-innings total of approximately 260-plus can be considered competitive here. Both teams might be tempted to play two specialist slow bowlers.
No rain is forecast in Wellington on matchday. We should get in a full fixture.
NZW vs ENGW Betting Tips
England Women are in a far superior position to win this series opener. Their batting and bowling form has been significantly better than New Zealand Women's for an extended period.
Bet on 1.30 favourites England Women to beat 3.70 underdogs New Zealand Women.
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Bet on the home team to win the toss. There is a 50 percent chance of this happening. If New Zealand Women win the toss, they will likely choose to bat first.
Dean is just 23 years old and has already taken 48 WODI wickets. She is among the best spinners in the women's game. Anticipate a big showing from here.
Knight has plenty of experience and is in fine form. Her last five innings in international cricket have included two half-tons and other important cameos.
Captain Kerr will be determined to inspire her to team victory, especially with the ball. Kerr took three wickets in her previous fixture against England Women.
Bates has played more than 150 WODIs. She averages over 40 after hitting 13 centuries in this format.
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