New Zealand vs Pakistan Women , NZ-W vs PAK-W 2023, Today Match Prediction 15 December 2023

NZW vs PAKW Match Prediction & Analysis

New Zealand women will be looking to clinch the ODI series when they take on Pakistan women in the second match played at The Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Friday.

In the opening match of the one-day series, New Zealand women ed a dominant 131-run win over Pakistan women, courtesy excellent contributions from Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine. With this result, New Zealand women have taken a 1-0 lead in the ODI series.

On the other hand, Pakistan women were completely outclassed by New Zealand women in all three departments. Captain Nida Dar will be hoping that the side can put in an improved performance in this must-win match.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

NZW

PAKW

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

New Zealand Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on openers Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Suzie Bates, all-rounders Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the opening match, Suzie Bates was the star performer with the bat for New Zealand women and finished the innings with the top-score of 108 runs off 104 balls with the help of eleven boundaries. She was well ed by Bernadine Bezuidenhout, who produced a fluent 86 runs with the help of eight fours.

Skipper Amelia Kerr scored 83 runs off 69 balls with the help of six fours, whereas Sophie Devine smashed a quick-fire 70 off 36 balls with the help of two fours and six sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr and Hannah Rowe to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Amelia Kerr was the pick of the bowlers for New Zealand women and claimed 3 for 44 in her 8.5 overs.Besides Kerr, experienced campaigner Lea Tahuhu bowled well and finished with figures of 2 for 49 in her eight overs.

New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:

Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze (wk), Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas

New Zealand Actual Playing XI:

Molly Penfold, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas

Pakistan Women Preview

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Sidra Ameen, Muneeba Ali, Bismah Maroof, all-rounder Aliya Riaz and captain Nida Dar to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the series opener played at Queenstown, veteran opener Sidra Ameen was the star of the show with the bat for Pakistan women. She scored a splendid century with the help of twelve fours. She was well ed by Muneeba Ali, who scored 44 runs off 48 balls with the help of five boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Umme-Hani, Fatima Sana, Nashra Sandhu, Ghulam Fatima and Nida Dar to deliver crucial breakthroughs.

In the opening match, Fatima Sana and Nashra Sandhu claimed one wicket apiece.

Pakistan Women Predicted Playing XI:

Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi (wk), Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof, Omaima Sohail, Umm-e-Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Ghulam Fatima, Sadaf Shamas

Pakistan Women Actual Playing XI:

Natalia Pervaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Muneeba Ali, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Najiha Alvi, Umme Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Ghulam Fatima

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared at Hagley Oval is expected to offer lateral movement to the quick bowlers with the new-ball. The weather forecast for Fridays looks perfect with sunny intervals throughout the day.

NZW vs PAKW Pitch Report

The Hagley Oval, Christchurch is going to host the 2nd ODI match of the series between New Zealand women and Pakistan women. New Zealand women will take heart from the fact that they have won six matches out of eight played at Christchurch.

Toss: To Bat

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bat first and post a competitive total on the board. The average first innings score at Hagley Oval is around 270 runs.