West Indies Women go up against New Zealand Women in the second WODI on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua from 7.00 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
The New Zealand women’s cricket team beat West Indies Women by five runs in the first game of the series. West Indies Women batted first in a rain-affected game and put on 168 runs in 35 overs, courtesy of a brisk 34-ball 44 by Chinelle Henry. Jess Kerr and Fran Jonas picked two each with the bowl for the White Ferns.
New Zealand Women finished with 159 runs in 33 overs when the rain caused another delay. In the end, the White Ferns were awarded the game for being ahead of the par score via the D/L method. Suzie Bates top-scored for the Kiwis with a 65-ball 51 followed by Amelia Kerr’s 47 runs off 67 balls.
The West Indies women’s cricket team recently lost to Australia by 157 runs in the semi-final of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 while New Zealand Women were unable to qualify for the knockout stage of the tournament.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI odds
Parimatch odds: West Indies Women: 3.45, New Zealand Women: 1.30
1xBet odds: West Indies Women: 3.52, New Zealand Women: 1.32
Betwinner odds: West Indies Women: 3.48, New Zealand Women: 1.304
Betway odds: West Indies Women: 3.25, New Zealand Women: 1.28
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women head-to-head in ODIs
New Zealand Women have a superior record against West Indies Women in this format having won 12 and lost eight times in 20 encounters between the teams.
New Zealand have also won four of the last five WODIs against the West Indies. West Indies Women beat New Zealand Women by three runs in the ICC Women’s World Cup earlier this year.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women squads
West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (captain), Stafanie Taylor, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle (wicketkeeper), Shamilia Connell, Afy Fletcher, Cherry Ann Fraser, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannillea Glasgow, Sheneta Grimmond, Chinelle Henry, Kyshona Knight, Natasha McLean, Chedean Nation, Karishma Ramharack, Shakera Selman, Rashada Williams (wicketkeeper).
New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Isabella Gaze (wicketkeeper), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI probable playing XI
West Indies Women: Rashada Williams (wicketkeeper), Natasha McLean, Shabika Gajnabi, Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews (captain), Chinelle Henry, Kyshona Knight, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shakera Selman, Shamilia Connell, Karishma Ramharack.
New Zealand Women: Sophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Lauren Down, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Isabella Gaze (wicketkeeper), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Hannah Rowe.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women combined fantasy XI
Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates (captain), Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Stafanie Taylor, Rashada Williams (wicketkeeper), Chenelle Henry, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Shamilia Connell.
West Indies Women top picks 2nd ODI vs New Zealand Women
Shamilia Connell: The 30-year-old pacer has picked 42 wickets in 57 WODIs at an economy of 4.65. Connell will be leading the pace attack and will be the most important bowler for the West Indies Women. The Kiwis have a strong top order and Connell picking early wickets is one of the ways West Indies Women can make a comeback in this series.
Stafanie Taylor: The 31-year-old all-rounder has a stellar record against New Zealand Women in this format having scored 766 runs at an average of 47.87. Taylor has also picked 24 wickets against the White Ferns at an economy of 3.93. Overall, Taylor has scored 5306 runs in this format at an average of 43.85. The right-handed batter has scored seven centuries and 37 half centuries in ODIs and has a top score of 171.
New Zealand Women top picks 2nd ODI vs West Indies Women
Amelia Kerr: The 21-year-old scored an unbeaten 47 in the first game to help her side clinch a comfortable victory. Kerr has scored 1287 runs in WODIs at an average of 40.21 and a strike rate of 88.63. She has also picked 76 wickets in this format at an average of 27.34.
Suzie Bates: The 35-year-old was the top scorer for the Kiwis in the first game with a 65-ball 51. Chasing a tricky target, Bates gave her side a good start along with Sophie Devine at the top. The right-handed batter has scored 5096 runs in this format and is one of the most experienced batters on the New Zealand side.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI prediction
New Zealand Women are a far more balanced side as compared to the West Indies Women and are clear favourites to seal the series in the upcoming fixture.
However, West Indies Women have beaten the Kiwis before and are likely to put on a strong fight.
West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women 2nd ODI playing conditions and weather report
Maximum Temperature: 30°C
Precipitation: 30%
Humidity: 65%
Wind: 15 km/h
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