New Zealand Women vs India Women 4th ODI Prediction – Who will win the match?

India women are all set to take on the New Zealand in the 4th ODI at the John Davies Oval in Queenstown and this will be very crucial to Indian side’s confidence moving forward in the series. The visitors are yet to register a victory in the tour so far, with four games done already and have been on a losing streak for a long time now. The Mithali Raj-led side will like to have much more contributions from senior batters like Harmanpreet Kaur.

Meanwhile, the New Zealand team have been spot on in all the three departments and they are coming off a magnificent chase in the previous game with the heroics from Lauren Down. However, with the World Cup coming up in few days time, every win is going to be important and the New Zealand women will be looking to continue their winning streak in the series.

Match Details

New Zealand Women vs India Women 4th ODI

Venue: John Davies Oval, Queenstown

Date & Time: February 22nd at 3:30 AM IST and local time 10:00 AM GMT

Live Streaming: The match will not be telecast live on TV. Tt can be live-streamed on the Amazon Prime Video app.

Pitch Report

A total of more than 270 has been chased down by the New Zealand in the last two games and that definitely makes it one of the high-scoring wicket. The spinners did get some purchase, however, the medium pacers were among the previous game and hence, India will have to take advantage of the powerplay to ensure that they post a big total as the New Zealand batters have found it very easy against the Indian bowling so far.

Probable Playing XIs for NZ W vs IND W

IND W

Sabbhineni Meghana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Mithali Raj (c), Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Jhulan Goswami, Sneh Rana, Renuka Singh, Ekta Bisht

NZ W

Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, Katey Martin (wk), Frances Mackay, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair

NZ W vs IND W Head to Head

Matches 51, NZ W- 31, IND W- 19

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter of this match: Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates was dismissed early in the previous game for just five runs by a peach of a delivery from Jhulan Goswami and she will be looking to make up for it. The experienced opener has all the shots in the book and is one of the best batters going around as well. She did not get going in the second ODI as well after a brilliant century in the first game and she is expected to make a merry of the Indian bowling.

Probable best bowler of the Match: Jhulan Goswami

Jhulan Goswami was among the wickets for India in the previous game but failed to step up in the crucial 49th over that led to the victory for the hosts. However, Goswami bowled a fantastic opening spell in her previous game that left the New Zealand side peppering at 14/2 in the third over, but the other bowlers could not provide the support she needed. She will be key to the success of the Indian side in the fourth ODI considering his immense experience.

Today’s Match Prediction: NZ women are expected to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision