The 3rd ODI match will be played between the New Zealand Women’s team and the England Women’s team. Both teams are giving their best performance to win, which makes this ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction even more exciting. New Zealand Women usually struggle to defeat England Women, and based on current form, England Women have a better chance of winning.
ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction, Match Details:
| Location | Cardiff, Wales, Wales |
| Venue | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff |
| Date & Time | 16th May/03:00 PM PST LOCAL Time |
| Streaming | ESPN |
| Establish | 1967 |
| Capacity | 15,643 |
| Owner | Cardiff City Council |
| Home Team | Glamorgan County Cricket Club |
| End Name | River Taff End & Cathedral Road End |
| Flood Light | Yes |
England Women vs New Zealand Women, T20 Head-to-Head Records:
| Total Match | 41 |
| ENG-W | 31 |
| NZ-W | 9 |
| No Result | 1 |
| Tie | 0 |
Team Form (Last Five Matches, Most Recent First)
| ENG-W | W L W L W |
| NZ-W | L W W L W |
ENG-W vs NZ-W Last Five Head-to-Head Records:
| Teams | Win | Date |
| ENG-W vs NZ-W | NR | 13/05/2026 |
| ENG-W vs NZ-W | ENG-W | 10/05/2026 |
| ENG-W vs NZ-W | ENG-W | 26/10/2025 |
| ENG-W vs NZ-W | ENG-W | 01/10/2024 |
| ENG-W vs NZ-W | ENG-W | 17/07/2024 |
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England Women vs New Zealand Women, Weather Report:
| Temperature | 13° |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Wind Speed | 16km/hr |
| Cloud Cover | 35% |
ENG-W vs NZ-W, Pitch Report:
Sophia Gardens in Cardiff is a great venue for cricket matches. The pitch here is very well maintained. According to recent pitch records, the team that wins the toss should choose to bat first. Fast bowlers perform well at the beginning of the match. Later, as the pitch slows, spinners can get more turn and bounce from the surface. This makes batting difficult and helps bowlers take wickets more easily.
Match Performance:
| Total Matches Played | 32 |
| 1st Batting Team Won | 8 |
| 2nd Batting Team Won | 20 |
| No Result | 4 |
| Average Batting Score | 225 |
| Highest Score | 386/6 |
| Lowest Score | 125/10 |
| Pitch Report | Bowling Pitch |
England Women vs New Zealand Women, Playing 11:
England Women (ENG-W): Amy Jones, Emma Lamb, Jodi Grewcock, Heather Knight, Maia Bouchier, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean (C), Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell, Tilly Corteen-Coleman
New Zealand Women (NZ-W): Isabella Gaze, Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
ENG-W vs NZ-W, Injury And Availability News:
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England Women vs New Zealand Women, Betting Tips:
| Tips | Bet |
| Who Will Win The Toss | New Zealand Women |
| Match Winner | England Women |
| Total Boundaries | 45+ |
| Player Of The Match | Maia Bouchier |
| 1st Innings Total | 250+ |
| Most Wicket Taker | Lauren Bell |
My prediction
- England Women will win this match.
FAQs
1. Who will win the ENG-W vs NZ-W 3rd ODI match?
England Women have a stronger chance of winning this match because of their excellent recent form, balanced squad, and dominant head-to-head record against New Zealand Women in ODI cricket matches over the last few years.
2. What is the pitch report for Sophia Gardens, Cardiff?
The Sophia Gardens pitch usually helps fast bowlers early in the innings with good movement. As the match progresses, spinners get assistance from the slower surface, making batting difficult during the middle and final overs.
3. Who can become Player of the Match in ENG-W vs NZ-W?
Maia Bouchier is a strong contender for Player of the Match because she has been batting confidently recently. Her attacking stroke play and ability to score quickly can help England Women dominate the match strongly.
4. What is the average first innings score at Sophia Gardens?
The average first innings score at Sophia Gardens is around 225 runs in ODI matches. Teams batting first generally enjoy better success here because the pitch becomes slower and more challenging for chasing later.