Lotus365 Match Prediction: New Zealand Women vs Australia Women - 3rd ODI Match Prediction (Dec 23, 2024)

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) will face Australia Women (AUS-W) in the crucial 3rd ODI at Basin Reserve, Wellington, on Monday, December 23, 2024. After the first ODI was abandoned due to weather, the second ODI saw Australia securing a dominant 65-run victory via the DLS method.

Australia’s Annabel Sutherland was the star performer in the second ODI, smashing an explosive 105 runs off just 85 balls. She led the Australians to a challenging total of 291/7. Molly Penfold also shone with the ball, picking up 4 wickets to help keep New Zealand at bay, which left them at 122/5 when rain stopped further play.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Basin Reserve in Wellington has an average first innings score of around 184, based on 26 Women's ODIs played there. Teams batting first have won 11 times, while teams chasing have won on 14 occasions. The new ball typically offers some swing, so batters will need to settle in before looking to score freely.

Team News:

New Zealand Women (NZ-W)

• Sophie Devine (C), Isabella Rose James, Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (WK), Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold

Australia Women (AUS-W)

• Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Darcie Brown

Probable Top Performers from NZ-W vs AUS-W

Probable Best Batter: Annabel SutherlandAnnabel Sutherland showed superb form in the second ODI with a brilliant century. She is expected to play a crucial role once again in the third ODI, helping Australia with her explosive middle-order batting.

Probable Best Bowler: Molly PenfoldMolly Penfold was impressive in the second ODI, taking crucial wickets early on. New Zealand will need her to make early breakthroughs to counter Australia’s batting strength.

Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1:

• New Zealand Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

• Powerplay: 50-60

• Australia Women’s Predicted Score: 250-270

• Australia Women win the match

Scenario 2:

• Australia Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

• Powerplay: 40-50

• New Zealand Women’s Predicted Score: 230-250

• Australia Women win the match

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Disclaimer:

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