Match Preview:
India Women will face New Zealand Women in the 2nd ODI of their 3-match series on October 27, 2024, at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. With a solid 59-run win in the first ODI, India leads the series 1-0, thanks to Deepti Sharma’s all-round performance. Smriti Mandhana and Tejal Hasabnis are key batters for India, while Suzie Bates holds the spotlight for New Zealand. India will look to seal the series, while New Zealand fights to stay in contention.
Match Details:
- Match: 2nd ODI, India W vs New Zealand W
- Date: October 27, 2024
- Time: 1:30 PM (IST)
- Day: Sunday
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad
India Preview:
India Women enter the 2nd ODI with a 1-0 lead in the series after a convincing 59-run victory in the first match. Deepti Sharma’s all-round display and solid contributions from Tejal Hasabnis and Radha Yadav were key to their success. The team’s experienced core, including Smriti Mandhana and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur, offers depth and stability. With a balanced bowling attack led by Renuka Singh and Radha Yadav, they are well-equipped to contain New Zealand’s batters. Playing at home, India Women will aim to secure the series with another strong performance in Ahmedabad.
Recent Form: W W L W W
Key Players:
- Smriti Mandhana – A reliable opener and aggressive scorer with 3590 ODI runs, pivotal in setting a strong foundation.
- Deepti Sharma – Showed her all-round prowess in the last game, contributing with both bat and ball.
- Renuka Singh – Emerging as a key pacemaker for India, capable of delivering early breakthroughs.
- Radha Yadav – Took 3 wickets in the previous ODI and will be crucial in controlling the middle overs.
New Zealand Preview:
New Zealand Women face a must-win situation in the 2nd ODI after falling short by 59 runs in the series opener. Despite Suzie Bates’ experience and Sophie Devine’s leadership, their batting lineup struggled to chase down India’s total. The team will rely on key all-rounders like Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr to make impactful contributions with both bat and ball. New Zealand’s bowling attack, featuring Lea Tahuhu and Hannah Rowe, needs to find early breakthroughs to counter India’s strong top order. To keep the series alive, they’ll look to step up with improved performances in both departments in Ahmedabad.
Recent Form: L L W W L
Key Players:
- Suzie Bates – Experienced batter with over 5700 ODI runs and 79 wickets, a major asset in both batting and bowling.
- Sophie Devine – Skipper and power-hitter, known for her ability to change the game with big hits and useful spells.
- Amelia Kerr – All-rounder who provides stability with the bat and offers effective leg-spin in the middle overs.
- Lea Tahuhu – Fast bowler who can generate pace and bounce, vital for making early inroads into India’s batting lineup.
Squad:
India Women Squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Yastika Bhatia (wk), Shafali Verma, D Hemalatha, Deepti Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues,Smriti Mandhana (VC), Uma Chetry (wk), Sayali Satgare,Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Tejal Hasabnis, Saima Thakor, Priya Mishra, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy.
New Zealand Women Squad: Sophie Devine (C), Polly Inglis (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Brooke Halliday.
Fantasy XI for IND-W vs NZ-W
- Smriti Mandhana – Batter (IND-W)
- Tejal Hasabnis – Batter (IND-W)
- Suzie Bates – Batter (NZ-W)
- Deepti Sharma – All-rounder (IND-W)
- Amelia Kerr – All-rounder (NZ-W)
- Harmanpreet Kaur (C) – Batter (IND-W)
- Jemimah Rodrigues – Batter (IND-W)
- Renuka Singh – Bowler (IND-W)
- Radha Yadav – Bowler (IND-W)
- Lea Tahuhu – Bowler (NZ-W)
- Sophie Devine (VC) – All-rounder (NZ-W)
- Captain (C): Sophie Devine for her all-round ability to influence both with bat and ball.
- Vice-Captain (VC): Deepti Sharma, known for her impactful all-round performances.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad generally favors batters, with a flat surface offering good bounce and carry. However, as the match progresses, it may provide some assistance to spinners, especially in the second innings. A score of around 250-270 is competitive, with batters likely to dominate in the early stages.
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be mostly sunny with a high temperature of around 35℃. Humidity levels will be moderate, and there’s no forecast for rain, ensuring a full, uninterrupted match.
Broadcast
- Television: Star Sports Network (India)
Live Streaming
- Online: Disney+ Hotstar
Match Prediction:
- India Women (IND-W): 65%
- New Zealand Women (NZ-W): 35%
In the 2nd ODI between India Women and New Zealand Women, India Women are favored to win with a probability of approximately 65%, while New Zealand Women have a 35% chance of victory. India’s recent form, home advantage, and strong all-round capabilities give them the edge, but New Zealand could still pull off an upset if their key players perform effectively.
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