New Zealand vs England: New Zealand will take on England in the second ODI of the three-match series at Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand on Thursday, April 04. In the previous encounter, England registered a dominant victory after staging a comeback, ultimately taking a 1-0 lead in the series. They will aim to clinch the series with another win in Hamilton. Meanwhile, New Zealand will be eager to win this match and level the series.
In the first ODI, New Zealand batted first and they posted a total of 207 before being bowled out. Suzie Bates made 50 runs at the top of the order. Amelia Kerr also contributed with a knock of 24 runs. However, after these two fell, the lower order struggled for timing and kept losing wickets in regular succession. As a result, the hosts had to settle down for a very low total. The bowling unit also lost steam after a good start as the 7th wicket pair made unbeaten 130 runs to chase the target.
On the other hand, England’s bowlers did a brilliant job in the last game. They bundled out the Kiwis for 207 runs inside 50 overs. However, they were 6 wickets down for 79 runs while chasing. They looked in deep waters when Amy Jones played an innings of her lifetime and scored 92 runs and Charlotte Dean made a vital 42 runs in their unbeaten 130-run partnership to help their team win comfortably from an impossible situation.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI – Match Details
Date and Time: 04 April 2024, Thursday, 03:30 AM IST
Venue: Seddon Park, Hamilton, New Zealand
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video India
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI – Pitch Report
The surface at this venue is renowned for providing ample support to bowlers, particularly seamers who can make the most of favourable conditions, especially during the initial overs. Expectations are high for bowlers to capitalize on the new ball, exploiting the pitch’s tendency to offer movement and bounce early on in the match.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI – Weather Report
The weather forecast will be bright and sunny. The temperature is expected to be around 22-degree Celsius with 55% humidity. There is no chance of rain.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI – Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr (C), Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (WK), Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas
England: Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (C), Maia Boucher, Amy Jones (WK), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Charlotte Dean, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Alice Capsey, Danielle Wyatt
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 28 |
| New Zealand won | 5 |
| England won | 23 |
Prediction: England to win the match.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI – Key Players
New Zealand
- Suzie Bates: She is the top run scorer for New Zealand in the series with 50 runs to her name. Bates is one of the key players for New Zealand in the second ODI. Her contribution at the top of the order is very crucial for the hosts to get a good start.
- Amelia Kerr: She is the top wicket-taker for New Zealand in the competition with 2 scalps under her belt. She has played some crucial knocks with the bat as well. Her role in the New Zealand team is very vital with both bat and ball and is expected to play a key role in the second ODI.
England
- Amy Jones: She is the top run scorer for England in the series with 92 runs. Jones played a very vital role in the previous victory as she took her team through tough situations to win the game. Her outstanding knock helped England to get the first win of the series and is expected to do the same in the next game.
- Lauren Bell: She is evolving as a world-class bowler and her performances in the first ODI put the New Zealand batting line-up in struggle. Bell took three crucial wickets helping her team in stopping the hosts at the low total. Her role in the second match will be important for stopping the NZ batters from scoring big.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd ODI – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Heather Knight, Suzie Bates
All-rounders: Amelia Kerr (C), Nat Sciver-Brunt (VC)
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell, Lea Tahuhu, Kate Cross, Lauren Bell, Jess Kerr
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