In this article, we will be analyzing the NZ-W vs PAK-W Match Prediction for the1st ODI of a three-match series. The much-anticipated Pakistan Women Tour of New Zealand gets underway with the two sides locking horns on Tuesday, December 12 at John Davies Oval, Queenstown. Notably, New Zealand have had an upper hand over Pakistan in Women’s ODIs having lost just once and won 13 matches against them.
However, Pakistan will take some inspiration from their T20I series win where they beat the White Ferns for the first time in the shortest format of the game. The Nida Dar-led side will be eager to script history as they take the field in the first ODI while New Zealand will look to bounce back after a loss in the T20I series.
NZ-W vs PAK-W Match Details
Particulars | Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
Details | New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women, 1st ODI, Pakistan Women Tour of New Zealand | John Davies Oval, Queenstown | Tuesday, December 12, 3:30 AM | Amazon Prime Video |
Check Here: NZ-W vs PAK-W, 1st ODI – Live Cricket Score
John Davies Oval Pitch Report
There have been a total of six women’s ODIs played at the venue out of which four have been won by teams batting second. The average first innings score has been 249 while the highest target chased has been 280. The captain winning the toss will look to bowl first keeping the past record of the venue in mind.
NZ-W vs PAK-W Head-to-Head Record in ODIs:
Matches Played | New Zealand Women won | Pakistan Women |
14 | 13 | 01 |
NZ-W vs PAK-W Probable Playing XI:
New Zealand Women (NZ-W)
Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Isabella Gaze (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Molly Penfold, Fran Jonas
Pakistan Women (PAK-W)
Sadaf Shamas, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof, Nida Dar (c), Muneeba Ali, Aliya Riaz, Najiha Alvi (wk), Diana Baig, Umm-e-Hani, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal
Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter
Amelia Kerr (New Zealand Women)
The 23-year-old has been in sensational form this year in ODIs having scored 377 runs from six innings at an average of 75.40 and a strike rate of 82.49. Kerr has scored two hundreds and one fifty this year and will look to continue her form this year as well.
Probable Best Bowler
Sadia Iqbal (Pakistan Women)
The left-arm spinner has been in brilliant form this year having picked ten wickets from seven innings at an average of 18.60 and an economy of 3.18. Iqbal will look to continue her form in the first ODI and will help her side win the first game.
Today’s Match Prediction: New Zealand Women to 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.