India Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI is all set to witness an exciting clash between both the sides. While India Women are aiming to win the series in the second ODI game, New Zealand are looking to stay alive in the series.
India Women won the first ODI with ease by 59 runs by defeating New Zealand Women by 168 against a target of 228 runs. Several players from both teams demonstrated impressive teamwork.
Ahead of India Women vs New Zealand 2nd ODI 2024, below we take a look at the full prediction for the match and the best players to watch out for.
India Women vs New Zealand Women team analysis
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Harmanpreer Kaur is the captain of India Women in the series. Smriti Mandhanaa led the team in the last match in the absence of Kaur due to injury. India Women leads the series 1-0.
New Zealand women
Sophie Devine is the captain of New Zealand Women in the series. They are losing 1-0 in the three-match series.
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Key factors between Indian women and New Zealand women
Field conditions
The second India vs New Zealand Women’s ODI takes place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is considered a low-scoring ground. The average totals of the first and second innings are between 200 and 250. Spinners get a better attacking surface than pacers.
Form and fitness
Harmanpreet Kaur faced a problem in the last match and could not play in the opening match. However, he may return in the second ODI. The rest of the players are available for the match. More reports are awaited.
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Tactical insight
India Women- The hosts lead the series 1-0 and need one more win to clinch the series. India Women also have the advantage of playing at home and a better spin attack.
New Zealand Women- New Zealand women recently won the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup and have won more games in the last five clashes against India women.
India Women vs New Zealand Women Match Prediction: 2nd ODI, New Zealand Women’s Tour of India 2024
Score Prediction India Women vs New Zealand Women
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Equipment |
First entry |
2nd entry |
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IND W |
200-250 | 150-200 |
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New Zealand W |
200-250 | 150-200 |
Players to make prediction.
IND W- Smriti Mandhana, Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma and Yastika Bhatia are key members of the team.
New Zealand W- Georgia Plimmer, Lauren Down, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr all impressed in the last game.
Best batter prediction
Who will score the most runs for IND W in the match? Shefali Yadav or Smriti Mandhana
Who will score the most runs for NZ W in the match? Suzie Bates or Sophie Devine
Best bowler prediction
Who will pick the most wickets for IND W in the match? Radha Yadav or Deepti Sharma
Who will pick the most wickets for NZ W in the match? Amelia Kerr or Jess Kerr
Who will win the match?
New Zealand Women are most likely to make a comeback in the second ODI game between India Women and New Zealand Women. India Women won the opening game, however, they could not post a powerful total in the first innings.
New Zealand women have been more powerful in recent clashes against India women and are likely to make a comeback in the next game.
Conclusion
The opening game was a low-scoring thriller between both sides. Spinners from both sides got the most wickets. Therefore, the spinners would dominate again in the next game and it will be interesting to see who comes out on top.