In the inaugural match of the series, the hosts showcased their dominance, securing a convincing victory by a margin of 131 runs. New Zealand will be eager to maintain their winning streak and clinch the series, while Pakistan are determined to stage a comeback and keep their hopes alive.
A notable development for Pakistan is the absence of their regular skipper, Nida Dar, who has been ruled out of the upcoming match due to a face injury sustained during the first ODI. In Dar’s absence, the responsibility of leading the team falls on the capable shoulders of Fatima Sana. The stand-in captain will strive to inspire her team and steer them towards a comeback after the initial setback.
Pakistan Women’s tour of New Zealand 2023, 2nd ODI:
- Date and time: December 15; 01:00 am GMT | 06:30 am IST | 02:00 pm local
- Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Hagley Oval Pitch Report:
The Hagley Oval in Christchurch offers favorable conditions for batters, with a pitch that provides good bounce. The outfield is exceptionally fast, and the small boundary size facilitates easy scoring for batters. Initially, fast bowlers may find effectiveness in the first few overs. However, as the game advances, batting becomes progressively more comfortable at this venue.
NZ-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Muneeba Ali
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Sidra Ameen, Bismah Maroof
- All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Fatima Sana, Hannah Rowe
- Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Nashra Sandhu, Jess Kerr
NZ-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Suzie Bates (c), Fatima Sana (vc)
Choice 2: Sidra Ameen (c), Amelia Kerr (vc)
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NZ-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Maddy Green, Diana Baig, Aliya Riaz, Georgia Plimmer
NZ-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (Dec 15, 01:00 am GMT):
NZ-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Team, 2nd ODI (Screengrab: Dream11)
Squads:
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Fran Jonas, Melie Kerr, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Pakistan: Muneeba Ali, Omaima Sohail, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Ameen, Sadaf Shamas, Najiha Alvi, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Bismah Maroof, Fatima Sana (c), Diana Bag, Ghulam Fatima, Nashra Sandhu, Natalia Pervaiz, Sadia Iqbal, Umm-e-Hani, Waheeda Akhtar
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