New Zealand Women vs Pakistan Women Prediction: NZ have stronger batting lineup

New Zealand Women and Pakistan Women are going head to head in the 2nd Match of One Day Series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 Dec 2023. New Zealand's batting is in form and is better on paper than Pakistan. Who will win this game of cricket?

Following a humiliating defeat in the T20 format, the White Ferns have made a strong comeback in the 50-over format with a resounding win in the first ODI. This victory has put them on level points with Pakistan W and SA W in the ongoing ICC Women's Championship. The top order displayed remarkable batting skills, resulting in a massive total of 365 runs. Suzie Bates, in particular, played aggressively and scored her first century of this cycle. Her partnership of 165 runs with fellow opener Bernadine Bezuidenhout provided a solid foundation for players like Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine to build upon. The batting lineup is in excellent form, with all the top four batters scoring over 50 runs. They will aim to post another high score in the upcoming match. On the bowling front, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, and Hannah Rowe formed a strong seam attack, taking a total of five wickets and maintaining an economical economy rate. Amelia Kerr displayed an impressive performance, contributing 83 runs and taking three wickets. Overall, the hosts are in excellent form and will seek to avenge their loss in the T20 series.

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

Pakistan W will be highly dissatisfied with their performance in the opening ODI. They now need to significantly elevate their game in order to salvage the series. Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen provided the team with a stable start as they embarked on chasing a monumental target. Ameen displayed her exceptional talent once again by scoring a century, her third in the Women's Championship. If the visitors aim to emerge victorious, Ameen will be the crucial batswoman for them. There is uncertainty regarding Nida Dar's continuation in the series after being struck in the face while bowling. Consequently, Bismah Maroof, Aliya Riaz, and Sadaf Shamas are under added pressure to contribute to the team's score. The visitors do possess some batting depth with the presence of versatile players Omaima Sohail and Fatima Sana. However, their performance with the bat has lacked consistency. On a positive note, Fatima has taken 17 wickets in her last 11 matches and will lead the seam attack. The spin bowling department comprises of Nashra Sandhu, Umm-e-Hani, and Ghulam Fatima.

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

The team that wins the coin toss is likely to choose to bat first. The Hagley Oval pitch is well balanced, with a hard surface that offers a good amount of speed and bounce. There is some grass on the pitch, which allows the ball to skid and reach the bat. However, the batsmen need to be cautious as the ball has a tendency to swing, especially when it is new. The team batting first will aim to score more than 250 runs. The spinners will be rewarded if they maintain discipline with their line and length.

New Zealand showed great skill in their performance during the first ODI and have achieved consecutive victories against Pakistan in multiple formats. We anticipate them to continue their winning streak in this match. It is advisable to place a bet on New Zealand Women's team to win.