New Zealand Women vs Australia Women Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 3rd ODI match between NZ-W vs AUS-W?

New Zealand (NZ-W) and Australia (AUS-W) will lock horns in the all-important third ODI at Basin Reserve in Wellington on Monday, December 23.

After the first ODI was abandoned without a ball being bowled, the Aussies ruled the roost in the second to register a comfortable 65-run win via DLS method. Annabel Sutherland powered the tourists to a formidable score of 291/7 in their 50 overs as she smashed a belligerent century. The 23-year-old played an unbeaten knock of 105 runs which came off just 85 deliveries. She hit 11 fours and two sixes, finishing with a strike rate of 129.63. With the ball, Molly Penfold produced a solid effort as her four-for was a treat to watch.

In reply, New Zealand were placed at 122/5 in 30.1 overs when play was stopped due to rain. As the weather Gods didn't allow more cricket to take place on the day, Australia registered a comprehensive win to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

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Match Details

Pitch Report

In the 26 Women's ODIs played at the Basin Reserve in Wellington, the average first innings score is around 184. 11 matches have been won by teams batting first, while chasing teams have emerged victorious on 14 occasions. The new ball will swing around for the first few overs and batters will need to be wary. Batters can score a lot of runs once they get themselves set at the crease.

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Head-To-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs for NZ-W vs AUS-W

New Zealand Women (NZ-W):

Sophie Devine (C), Isabella Rose James, Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (WK), Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold

Australia Women (AUS-W):

Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Darcie Brown

Probable Top Performers from NZ-W vs AUS-W

Probable Best Batter: Annabel Sutherland

Annabel Sutherland looked in sublime touch in the second ODI as she scored a scintillating century. She found gaps at will and also ran pretty well between the wickets. She will hold the key once again for the Aussies in the middle-order.

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Probable Best Bowler: Molly Penfold

The right-arm seamer bowled a wonderful spell in the second ODI and picked up the wickets of three out of the first four Australian batters. Sophie Devine will want the 23-year-old Molly Penfold to make early inroads on Monday to peg Australia back.

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Today's Match Prediction: Australia Women to win the match

Scenario 1

New Zealand Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 50-60

AUS-W: 250-270

Australia Women win the match

Scenario 2

Australia Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

NZ-W: 230-250

Australia Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.