NZ W vs AUS W Match Prediction | 2nd ODI

Betting Tips

These two nations always look forward to meeting each other. The Trans-Tasman rivalry has largely been dominated by the Australians in recent history. Before the start of this three-match Women’s ODI series, the Australians had 13 wins in a row. They could extend their dominance in the next match.

New Zealand W vs Australia W Head-to-Head record

Over the history of this rivalry, Australia Women have been the overriding conquerors in this battle. They have met 133 times in Women’s ODIs before this series. The Australian Women have won 100 of those and New Zealand Women have only won 31 of those.

New Zealand W vs Australia W Live-Streaming and Broadcast

New Zealand Women host Australia Women at Basin Reserve, Wellington on Saturday, 21 December 2024 for the second Women’s ODI. You can catch this match in India on the FanCode app for live-streaming.

NZ W vs AUS W Team Previews

New Zealand Women

The New Zealand Women’s Cricket Team boasts a balanced mix of experience and youthful exuberance. Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine are the cornerstone of their batting lineup with a wealth of experience and match-winning ability. They have almost 10 000 Women’s ODI runs between them. Captain Devine inspires confidence with her dynamic all-round skills. Bates offers consistency at the top of the batting order.

Amelia Kerr is a key asset with her leg-spin and dependable middle-order batting. She has more than 2000 runs and almost 100 wickets in the format. Lauren Down and Maddy Green add stability and versatility to the batting innings. Brooke Halliday’s power-hitting and Fran Jonas’ left-arm spin further bolster the squad's depth.

The bowling attack is spearheaded by Jess Kerr’s swing and Molly Penfold’s pace. Kerr has two four-wicket hauls in the international 50-over format. Eden Carson and Jonas provide variety through spin.

Carson walked into this series with a five-fer against Northern Districts Women in domestic cricket. Wicketkeeper Isabella Gaze adds agility behind the stumps and reliability with the bat in the lower-order.

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Australia Women

The Australian Women’s cricket team boasts a formidable lineup for this series. At the top, youngster Phoebe Litchfield sets the tone with aggressive strokes in the powerplay. She hit a half-century in the previous series against India Women.

Captain and wicketkeeper Alyssa Healy is a proven leader with her explosive batting. She has more than 3000 runs for Australia in the 50-over game. The evergreen all-rounder Ellyse Perry anchors the team with her unmatched ability. The consistency of Beth Mooney is a reliable force in this batting lineup and brings sharp skills behind the stumps. Mooney hit a half-century in her previous Women’s ODI series.

Annabel Sutherland and Ashleigh Gardner provide middle-order firepower and useful bowling options with pace and spin. Gardner has six half-centuries and a five-wicket haul in this format. Other all-rounders Tahlia McGrath and Georgia Wareham further strengthen the team’s versatility in all departments.

In the spin department, Alana King offers guile and control. Seamers Kim Garth and Megan Schutt lead a potent pace attack. Schutt’s ability to swing the ball and Garth’s consistency round off a pace-bowling battery poised to dominate.

Schutt claimed bowling figures of five for 19 in 6.2 overs against India Women in the opening ODI.

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NZ W vs AUS W Toss Prediction

Because this match will be played as another day game, the captains may be inclined to bat first. This will also be the second match at this ground after only a couple of days. Batting conditions may be at their best in the first innings.

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch in Wellington should be a largely decent wicket to bat on. Both teams will need to navigate the new ball. Because of the dry weather, the pitch will get harder and potentially start to break up as the game moves on. This will also be the second game on this pitch in only a matter of days so the best time to bat will be in the first innings. The spinners may be effective later on when the surface gets drier.

Wellington has a zero percent chance of rain on Saturday.

The clear weather should make for great cricket viewing. Temperatures will also be scorching with a bit of humidity too.

NZ W vs AUS W Betting Tips

The visiting team have been the overwhelmingly better team in this head-to-head over its history. With momentum behind them in recent years too, it would be difficult to look past the Australian Women again. The New Zealanders will heavily rely on a couple of players putting their hands up.

Bet on Australia Women to win this match.