India Women vs New Zealand Women Match Prediction- 2nd ODI, New Zealand Women tour of India 2024

India Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI is all set to witness a thrilling clash between both sides. While India Women aim for a series victory in the 2nd ODI game, New Zealand looks to remain alive in the series.

India Women won the 1st ODI with ease by 59 runs by bowling out New Zealand Women for 168 against a 228-run target. Multiple players from both sides showed impressive teamwork.

Ahead of India Women vs New Zealand 2nd ODI 2024, below we glance at the complete prediction for the encounter and the best performers to watch out for.

India Women vs New Zealand Women Team Analysis

India Women

Harmanpreer Kaur is the skipper of India Women in the series. Smriti Mandhanaa led the side in the last game in Kaur's absence due to an injury. India Women lead the series 1-0.

New Zealand Women

Sophie Devine is the captain of New Zealand Women in the series. They are 1-0 down in the three-match series.

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India Women vs New Zealand Women Key Factors

Pitch Conditions

The India Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI takes place at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is considered a low-scoring ground. The average 1st innings and 2nd innings totals are between 200-250. Spinners get a better surface to attack than pacers.

Form and Fitness

Harmanpreet Kaur faced a niggle in the last match and could not play in the opening game. However, she might be back in the 2nd ODI. The rest players are available for the match. Further reports are awaited.

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Tactical Acumen

India Women- The hosts lead the series 1-0 and they need one more win to clinch the series. India Women also have the home advantage and a better spin attack.

New Zealand Women- New Zealand Women recently won the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 and they won more games in the recent five clashes against India Women.

India Women vs New Zealand Women Match Prediction- 2nd ODI, New Zealand Women Tour of India 2024

India Women vs New Zealand Women Score Prediction

Players to perform prediction

IND W- Smriti Mandhana, Radha Yadav, Deepti Sharma, Shafali Verma, and Yastika Bhatia are key members of the squad.

NZ W- Georgia Plimmer, Lauren Down, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, and Jess Kerr impressed in the last game.

Best Batsman 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

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Who will win the Match?

New Zealand Women are highly likely to make a comeback in the India Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI game. India Women won the opening game, however, they could not post a powerful total in 1st innings.

New Zealand Women have been more powerful in recent clashes against India Women and they 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. Hence, spinners would again dominate in the next game and it will be interesting to see who comes to the top.