New Zealand Women vs Australia Women: 3rd ODI (ICC Championship Match) Prediction & Preview | Australia Women tour of New Zealand,

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New Zealand Women vs Australia Women, 3rd ODI Preview

Match Details

The New Zealand Women and Australia Women are set to clash in the 3rd ODI of the Australia Women tour of New Zealand 2024 on December 22, 2024, at 22:00 GMT. The match will take place at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.

Recent Performance

Both teams have shown impressive performances in their recent matches. New Zealand Women have been led by the likes of SFM Devine, who has scored 289 runs in 8 matches with an average of 41.29 and a strike rate of 94.44. BM Halliday has also been in good form, scoring 291 runs in 10 matches with an average of 32.33 and a strike rate of 69.95.

On the other hand, Australia Women have been driven by the batting of A Sutherland, who has scored 304 runs in 10 matches with an average of 60.8 and a strike rate of 100. BL Mooney has also been among the runs, scoring 269 runs in 10 matches with an average of 38.43 and a strike rate of 86.49.

Bowlers to Watch

The bowling departments of both teams have also been impressive. For New Zealand Women, JM Kerr has taken 12 wickets in 7 matches with an economy rate of 5.04 and a strike rate of 29.25. AC Kerr has also been among the wickets, taking 10 wickets in 8 matches with an economy rate of 5.08 and a strike rate of 39.

For Australia Women, A Gardner has been the standout bowler, taking 19 wickets in 10 matches with an economy rate of 3.73 and a strike rate of 20.31. KJ Garth has also been impressive, taking 15 wickets in 9 matches with an economy rate of 3.39 and a strike rate of 24.2.

Head to Head

In their last 5 matches, the head-to-head record between the two teams has been closely contested. However, Australia Women have had a slight edge, winning 3 out of the 5 matches.

Match Prediction

Given the recent performances of both teams, this match is expected to be a closely contested one. However, Australia Women's strong batting and bowling lineup gives them a slight edge. We predict that Australia Women will win this match, but New Zealand Women will give them a run for their money.

Key Players to Watch

• SFM Devine (New Zealand Women)
• A Sutherland (Australia Women)
• JM Kerr (New Zealand Women)
• A Gardner (Australia Women)

Venue

The match will take place at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, which is known for its batting-friendly pitch. The team that wins the toss is likely to bat first and post a big total.

Match Time

The match is scheduled to start at 22:00 GMT on December 22, 2024. The ground time is 21:30, and the match is expected to be a thrilling contest between two of the top women's cricket teams in the world.