NZ-W vs PAK-W Match Prediction – Who will win today's 2nd T20I match between New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women?

Following an emphatic win over New Zealand in the first T20I, the Nida Dar-led side would be confident of repeating the same, when they face the home side once again on December 5 at University Oval, Dunedin. The likes of Fatima Sana, Shawaal Zulfiqar and Aliya Riaz stepped up to the occasion to get the job done.

New Zealand would be disappointed with their performance. Playing at home, the Sophie Devine-led side failed to live up to the expectations following a poor performance with the bat. Suzie Bates and Maddy Green tried to take it to a defendable total but 127 runs were never enough for them to get over the line. Hence, the team needs to up their game to make a comeback in the series.

NZ-W vs PAK-W Match Details

University Oval Pitch Report

The surface at University Oval typically helps the bowlers to do well. However, once settled the batters can score quick runs as well. Bowling first will be ideal and anything over 150 runs will be a good score on this surface.

NZ-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Record:

Matches - 9, New Zealand - 8, Pakistan - 11

NZ-W vs PAK-W Squad

New Zealand women (NZ-W):

Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Kate Anderson, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas

Pakistan Women (PAK-W):

Muneeba Ali, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Bismah Maroof, Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Najiha Alvi (wk), Fatima Sana, Umm-e-Hani, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig

Probable Best Performers:

Probable Best Batter:

Shawaal Zulfiqar (Pakistan): 

18-year-old Shawaal Zulfiqur hit 42 runs in 41 deliveries in the last match. She played the role of an anchor while batters around her accelerated. She was the pillar in the Pakistan batting unit and will hope to repeat the same and get better to help her team seal the series.

Probable Best Bowler:

Lea Tuhuhu (New Zealand): 

Even though Lea Tuhuhu didn’t have a good game in the first T20I, she has the ability to bounce back stronger. She has done it multiple times in the past and the team management would expect the same from her as New Zealand eye to make a comeback in the series.

Today's Match Prediction: Bowling first team to win the match