England Women vs New Zealand Women Prediction, 3rd ODI – Who will win today’s match between ENG W vs NZ W?

England Women and New Zealand Women are set to travel to the country of Wales when they face each other in the third and final One Day International at the iconic Sophia Gardens on Saturday, May 16. The hosts go into the game knowing they cannot lose the series after the second ODI was abandoned due to excess rain in Northampton.

Charlie Dean's side secured a victory in the first ODI in Chester-le-Street by one wicket following a tense run chase. The skipper herself stayed unbeaten at the end to help her side take the win and a handy lead in the three-match series.

New Zealand, on the other hand, will want to win to end the series level with England. The White Ferns do not have the best record against their rivals in ODI cricket, losing five of their last six matches. 

ENG W vs NZ W: Match Details

Sophia Gardens, Cardiff: Pitch Report

Wales is renowned around the world for its overcast weather, something that can affect the game on Saturday. The conditions could provide some early swing to the fast bowlers. The pitch, however, does favour the batting side once they negate the initial swing.

Before this game, there had been just one previous Women's ODI played at the Sophia Gardens, which took place all the way back in 2003. England Men's, however, faced the West Indies on this venue last year and chased down 309 in the second innings. 

ENG W vs NZ W: Head-to-Head ODI Record

ENG W vs NZ W: Predicted Playing XIs

England Women:

Emma Lamb, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Freya Kemp, Amy Jones (WK), Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman

New Zealand Women:

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Melie Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (WK), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing

ENG W vs NZ W: Probable Best Performer of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Maia Bouchier

Maia Bouchier is the in-form batter for England as they head into the series decider against New Zealand. The right-handed batter scored an impressive 59 off 69 balls in the first ODI, which proved to be a vital knock in a close-fought encounter. Bouchier has been in outstanding form in domestic cricket before the start of the New Zealand series. The 27-year-old scored 143 whilst representing Hampshire against Somerset in the Metro Bank One Day Cup.

Probable Best Bowler: Melie Kerr

New Zealand captain Melie Kerr has been in excellent form with the ball in the calendar year of 2026. She has taken 22 wickets from eight matches this year, including two five-wicket hauls. Her best performance in a White Ferns shirt came against Zimbabwe in Dunedin, where she took seven wickets in a match. 

Today's Match Prediction: England Women to win the match