- Date- 26th March 2022
- Time- 3:30 AM IST
- Venue- Hagley Oval, Christchurch
- Match format- 50 overs
- Weather Forecast- Cloudy, 17-19 °C
New Zealand Women will face Pakistan Women in the 24th Match of ICC Women’s World Cup 2022. Hagley Oval in Christchurch will host this fixture on March 26. New Zealand Women are currently placed at the 6th spot on the points table with 2 wins in 6 matches. Meanwhile, Pakistan stands at the bottom of the table with a single win in six games.
New Zealand women lost their last fixture to England where batting first, they were bowled over for a total of 203 runs. Maddy Green top-scored 52 for them whereas the skipper, Sophie Devine also accounted for 41. After the dismissal of the top-order, the whole batting collapsed as England bowlers tightened their grip over them. In the chase, England successfully chased down the target by the end of 47 overs losing nine wickets. Frances Mackay picked a four-wicket haul for New Zealand. Jess Kerr also accounted for two scalps.
Pakistan on the other hand was defeated by England by 9 wickets. Batting first, Pakistan was knocked over at a paltry 105. Sidra Ameen top-scored 32 for them while wickets kept falling at regular intervals. Meanwhile, it was an easy chase for England as Danielle Wyatt (76) and Heather Knight (24) remained unbeaten to pave the way for a win in just 19 overs. Diana Baig was the only bowler who got the success of a scalp from Pakistan.
Top Batsmen for NZ-W vs PAK-W
- Sophie Devine (NZ-W)- 297 Runs in 6 Matches, 49.50 Average
- Amelia Kerr (NZ-W)- 177 Runs in 6 Matches, 35.40 Average
- Sidra Ameen (PAK-W)- 188 Runs in 6 Matches, 31.33 Average
- Bismah Maroof (PAK-W)- 153 Runs in 6 Matches, 38.25 Average
Top Bowler for NZ-W vs PAK-W
- Lea Tahuhu (WI-W)- 10 Wickets in 6 Matches, 4.76 Economy
- Frances Mackay (WI-W)- 8 Wickets in 5 Matches, 4.31 Economy
- Nashra Sandhu (PAK-W)- 8 Wickets in 6 Matches, 3.95 Economy
- Nida Dar (PAK-W)- 7 Wickets in 6 Matches, 4.87 Economy
Here are some scenarios for NZ-W vs PAK-W Today Match Prediction
Scenario 1- If NZ-W bat first
First Innings score prediction- NZ-W is expected to score 260 Runs
Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 30 Runs.
Scenario 2- If PAK-W bat first
First Innings score prediction- PAK-W is expected to score 200 Runs
Result prediction- NZ-W will win the match by 3 Wickets.
Who Will Win?
NZ-W to win.
NZ-W looks a bit more well-settled side than PAK-W in all the departments. Meanwhile, Batting has been a major concern for Pakistan in the past few fixtures.
Squad for NZ-W vs PAK-W
NZ-W Squad
Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Katey Martin (wk), Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Frances Mackay, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Georgia Plimmer
PAK-W Squad
Sidra Ameen, Nahida Khan, Bismah Maroof (c), Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Ghulam Fatima, Nahida Khan, Javeria Khan, Aiman Anwer
Injury Update
Will be added when there is an update.
NZ-W vs PAK-W, Match 26 Probable Playing 11
New Zealand Women
Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Katey Martin (wk), Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Frances Mackay, Hannah Rowe
Pakistan Women
Sidra Ameen, Nahida Khan, Bismah Maroof (c), Omaima Sohail, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana, Sidra Nawaz (wk), Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Ghulam Fatima.
EN-W vs PK-W Today Match Prediction, Match 24, ICC Women’s World Cup 2022, 24th March 2022
