New Zealand Women vs Australia Women 2024: Match Prediction by Lotus365

NZW vs AUSW Betting Tips: Who Will Win Today?

The highly anticipated ODI series between New Zealand Women (NZW) and Australia Women (AUSW) continues after the WODI washout in Wellington. New Zealand Women are coming off a strong performance in the Women's T20 World Cup, while Australia Women are riding high on a winning streak.

Tournament: Australia Women tour of New Zealand, 2024 Format: ODI Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand Toss Prediction: To Bowl Weather: 18.1°C | Partly Cloudy

NZW vs AUSW Match Prediction & Analysis

After the disappointment of a weather-related washout in Wellington, both teams are eager to take the field. For New Zealand Women, winning one of the next two games would secure a drawn series. Sophie Devine’s team will be hoping to continue the momentum from their recent success in the Women’s T20 World Cup.

Australia Women, on the other hand, remain one of the most formidable sides in women’s cricket, and despite missing key players like Ellyse Perry, they have demonstrated strong depth in their squad. They will be determined to extend their dominance in this series.

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New Zealand WomenConfidence is high in the New Zealand camp following their recent success, and they will need to play a traditional 50-over game to compete with the world-class Australian team. The top-order will look to bat conservatively, while the middle and lower-order players such as Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Brooke Halliday will aim to unleash big hits later in the innings.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Lauren Down, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas

Australia WomenEven without the injured Ellyse Perry, Australia Women have demonstrated their strength, especially in the recent 3-0 series win over India. Their batting depth is one of the best in the world, and bowlers like Megan Schutt, Alana King, and Kim Garth will be crucial in this match.

Australia Predicted Playing XI:Phoebe Litchfield, Alyssa Healy (c) (wk), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt

Weather and Pitch Report

With the rain expected to stay clear in the first half of the game, the pitch at Basin Reserve might offer more assistance to the pace bowlers. The par score could be no higher than 220.

Toss Prediction: Both teams are likely to choose to bowl first, as chasing has proven successful in recent WODIs here.

Match Prediction: Who Will Win?

While New Zealand Women’s recent T20 World Cup win was historic, they have struggled in WODIs, losing to India earlier this year. Based on their consistent form and depth in both batting and bowling, we expect Australia Women to win this match and take a 1-0 lead in the series.

We are backing Australia Women to win!

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