New Zealand Women vs Australia Women Match Preview, 2nd ODI

New Zealand women and Australia women are all set to continue their ongoing ODI series. Both sides will lock horns in the second ODI at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, on Saturday, December 21. It is worth noting that the first ODI of the series was abandoned without a ball being bowled. 

Both sides will now hope to kick off the series and hope for clear skies in the second ODI and would hope for a result. It is interesting to note that Australia women have been in impeccable form as of late. Winning all of their last five completed matches, the side will hope to continue that form in the upcoming game as well. 

On the other hand, New Zealand women have only managed to win one match out of their last five completed ones. The side’s form has been shaky as of late, and they will hope that they can turn it around in the upcoming clash. 

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Basin Reserve in Wellington is quite balanced. With equal amount of help to both the batters and the bowlers, the game could be evenly matched. The batters should look to stay patient in the early stages and accelerate in the latter stages of the game. 

Also Check: New Zealand Women vs Australia Women 2024 Schedule

Head-To-Head Record

NZ-W vs AUS-W Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women:

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Lauren Down, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas.

Australia Women:

Alyssa Healy (c/wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt.