ICC Women's World Cup 2022: Match 8, NZ-W vs IND-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match?

The host nation New Zealand will be battling it out against the Indian side in the 8th Match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 at the Seddon Park in Hamilton. Both sides have played enough against each other in the recent times to know the each other’s strengths and weaknesses and this game is expected to go down to the wire considering the potential in the two sides.

India has had an excellent start to the tournament having won their first game against the arch rivals Pakistan by a big margin and ticked most of the boxes. Skipper Mithali Raj will expect a lot more from the middle order which crumbled in the preivous game while the likes of Pooja Vastrakar and Sneh Rana had to redeem India out of danger with an excellent partnership for the seventh wicket. Rajeshwari Gayakwad was the pick of the bowlers and will look to continue her impressive run.

On the other hand, New Zealand have had some contrasting results so far with a close defeat to West Indies in the tournament opener. They made the perfect comeback in the second game against Bangladesh in the rain affected game with a comfortable victory and are looking back in the rhythm

New Zealand vs India, Match 8, ICC Women’s World Cup 2022

Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton

Date & Time: March 10th, 2:00 AM  LOCAL and 6:30 AM IST.

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network for Television and Disney + Hotstar app for live streaming.

Pitch Report: 

The side batting first is having a significant advantage in the seven games played so far in the Women’s World Cup and conditions in New Zealand have been relatively better for batting. It has been difficult to chase down scores more than 250 so far in the tournament and hence, the captain that wins the toss is expected to bat first again going by the numbers so far.

Probable Playing XIs for New Zealand vs India

New Zealand

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Frances Mackay, Katey Martin (wk), Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe

India

Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Deepti Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Sneh Rana, Jhulan Goswami, Meghna Singh, Pooja Vastrakar, Rajeshwari Gayakwad

New Zealand -W vs India -W Head to Head

Overall games – 53, New Zealand – 32, India – 20, NR -1

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter: Suzie Bates

New Zealand opener Suzie Bates had a fantastic outing in the previous game against Bangladesh and ripped apart the bowling attack with some strong display of batting. The right hander scored an unbeaten 79 in just 68 deliveries to take her side home in a rain affected game and her match winning knock included eight fours as well. The 34 year old recently scored a century against India in the five match ODI series prior to World Cup and will be looking to exhibit the same form in this game.

Probable best bowler: Lea Tahuhu

Lea Tahuhu has the ability to run through sides when she gets into her groove and has been playing an important role for the White Ferns. The right arm seamer could bowl just two overs in the previous game against Bangladesh and was taken out of the attack after conceding 19 runs. However, she was the pick of the bowlers against West Indies in the tournament opener with three wickets to her name and will fancy her chances against India as well.

Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand to win the match.

Disclaimer: This 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