ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction : 2nd Match, England Women vs New Zealand Women, 2026
ENG-W vs NZ-W Win Probability
70%
England Women
30%
New Zealand Women
England Women To Win, 1.40
The English bowling attack was absolutely ruthless in the first ODI, brilliantly strangling the New Zealand lineup after the Kiwi top-order threatened to run away with the game.
England Women are utterly dominant in this matchup, winning all of their last five ODI clashes against New Zealand Women.
England Women have the depth that New Zealand lacks and that is a huge advantage.
ENG-W vs NZ-W Betting Tips
England Women to score over 19 runs in their first five overs
England's top order, spearheaded by aggressive stroke-makers like Emma Lamb and Heather Knight, is in lethal form. With fielding restrictions during the opening powerplay, expect them to come out swinging and easily smash past this low total.
Fielder's catch to be the mode of the first dismissal
Opening batters are guaranteed to go hard early to exploit the powerplay overs. Going over the top is a high-risk, high-reward strategy that frequently results in a mistimed shot and an inevitable catch in the outfield.
Team form (Last 5 matches)
England Women
New Zealand Women
England Women survived a massive scare to win the first match of the tour by the skin of their teeth, snatching a crucial 1-0 lead in this ODI series. The action now shifts to the County Ground in Northampton for the second ODI clash on May 13th, 2026. If you want to lock in profitable wagers, this preview breaks down the probable playing elevens, pitch conditions, and the absolute best cricket betting tips for this encounter.
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England Women vs New Zealand Women Head-to-Head Record
These two sides have collided 41 times in the ODI format, and it has been completely one-sided. England Women hold a crushing 35-6 advantage over New Zealand in the historical head-to-head record.
England Women vs New Zealand Women Live-streaming and Broadcast
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New Zealand: TVNZ (Channel 1)
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UAE: FanCode
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ENG-W vs NZ-W Team Previews
England Women
England Women march into this fixture armed with three victories in their last five ODI matches. They drew first blood in this series, although they had to fight tooth and nail for it. After their bowlers put on a masterclass to bundle New Zealand out for a modest 210, the English batting lineup made heavy weather of the chase. They puffed and panted across the finish line in 48.2 overs with nine wickets down.
Skipper Charlie Dean dragged them over the line with a gritty all-round performance, rightfully earning the Player of the Match award.
Looking ahead to the second ODI, Heather Knight will anchor the English batting assault. Knight is a reliable run machine, racking up 307 runs in her last nine appearances at a stellar average of 43.86 and a strike rate of 83.87. Wicketkeeper Amy Jones is another dangerous middle-order weapon, tallying 227 runs in her last ten matches.
On the bowling front, Sophie Ecclestone remains an absolute nightmare for opposition batters. She leads the attack with 17 victims in her last eight games at a deadly strike rate of 23.35. Linsey Smith is right behind her, securing 13 scalps in her last nine matches.
England Women Expected Playing 11
Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Emma Lamb, Dani Gibson, Freya Kemp, Tilly Corteen-Coleman, Charlie Dean (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.
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New Zealand Women
Much like their English rivals, New Zealand Women hold three wins from their last five contests. The White Ferns put on a phenomenal, spirited bowling display in the first ODI, almost pulling off a miraculous defense. However, their batters must step up aggressively if they want to keep this series alive.
Maddy Green and captain Amelia Kerr batted beautifully to set a solid foundation, but once they fell, the rest of the lineup collapsed like a house of cards. Defending a low total, pace bowler Rosemary Mair was the standout performer, taking three crucial wickets for just 42 runs.
Maddy Green will once again be the backbone of the Kiwi batting order. She has been in monstrous form, smashing 551 runs in her last 10 matches at a massive average of 78.71 and a strike rate of 98.56, including a gritty fifty in the series opener. Amelia Kerr is equally destructive, boasting 490 runs in her last ten outings at an average of 61.25.
Amelia Kerr isn't just a threat with the bat; she is a lethal weapon with the ball. She spearheads the bowling unit with 24 wickets in her last 10 games. Rosemary Mair backs her up with serious firepower, taking 13 wickets in her last nine appearances.
New Zealand Women Expected Playing 11
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing.
ENG-W vs NZ-W Toss Prediction
Historically, the County Ground in Northampton has hosted four women's ODIs, with a perfectly even split—two wins for the team batting first and two for the chasing side. With no decisive trend, the smartest move for the captain winning the toss is to bat first and capitalize on the pitch while it is at its absolute best.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The venue in Northampton is notorious for being a high-scoring ground. The flat, batting-friendly surface will heavily favor aggressive stroke play for the bulk of the match. While spinners might find some late grip as the pitch wears down, do not expect the bowlers to dominate here. Expect fireworks and plenty of runs.
ENG-W vs NZ-W : Who Will Win?
The first ODI went right down to the wire, proving that New Zealand has the firepower to push the hosts to the brink. While you should expect another fiercely contested battle that could swing either way, you cannot ignore the stats.
England Women boast a terrifyingly dominant head-to-head record and have ruthlessly won their last five ODI clashes against the Kiwis. Armed with serious depth and momentum, we expect England Women to secure the win and wrap up the series.
Bet on England Women to win.
