WI vs NZL 1st Womens ODI match prediction 16 Sep 2022

WI-W vs NZ-W 1st ODI Predictions & Betting Tips

West Indies Women will take on hosts New Zealand Women in the first ODI of the 3-match T20I series at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua on 16th September.

Sophie Devine will be seen leading the New Zealand squad, while Hayley Matthews will lead the charge for the home team. Both the teams have lost three of their respective five last ODI matches. In their last five ODI matches against each other, New Zealand have emerged victorious four times. Overall, the two sides have locked horns against each other in the format 20 times. West Indies are trailing 8-11 in the head-to-head tally. As we gear up for the first ODI, I have brought to you the best three betting tips from the WI-W vs NZ-W 1st ODI head-to-head encounter.

WI-W vs NZ-W Player Bets:

Sophie Devine, are my three two player betting tips for the WI-W vs NZ-W 1st ODI. Have a look at it for reaping the best returns.

Sophie Devine to score over 28.5 runs

New Zealand Women captain Sophie Devine has played a total of 128 ODI matches and scored 3227 runs at an average of 31.02 and a strike rate of 82.61. She has six hundreds and 14 fifties to her name in the ODI format. In the Commonwealth Games Women's Cricket Competition 2022, the 33-year-old finished as the second-highest run-scorer. She scored 177 runs in five matches at an average of 44.25 and a strike rate of 115.68. In The Hundred Women's competition, she scored 103 runs at an average of 17.16 and a strike rate of 143.05. The right-hander has played a lot of quality cricket in the last one month and has warmed up nicely. Divine has scores of 12, 41 and 93 in her last three ODI outings. Since the start of 2022, she has featured in 12 matches and scored 421 runs at an average of 35.08. In the 16 ODI matches against West Indies Women, she has scored 640 runs at an average of 45.71. Devine has hit two hundreds and three fifties against the opposition in the format. In West Indies, Devine has an ODI batting average of 29.85. There is a strong chance that Devine would score high against West Indies in the first ODI. If you feel the same, proceed to 1XBET and keep your eyes on Sophie Devine from the WI-W vs NZ-W head-to-head encounter.

Amelia Kerr to score under 28.5 runs

England Women batter Amelia Kerr has played 53 ODI matches and scored 1240 runs at an average of 38.75 and a strike rate of 89.53. Since the start of 2022, she has scored 554 runs in 12 matches at an average of 61.55. She has hit a hundred and four fifties in the period. However, she might find it difficult to score against West Indies in the first ODI. The 21-year-old has played three ODI matches against West Indies till date and scored 20 runs at an average of 10. Moreover, the right-hand batter hasn't played any international cricket in the West Indies. Getting used to the conditions might take some time for the youngster. In The Hundred 2022, Kerr scored 119 runs in six matches at an average of 23.80. At the CWG 2022, she scored 91 runs in five matches at an average of 22.75. Both these tournaments were played in English conditions which will be very different from that of West Indies. Change in format could also cause problems for the Wellington-born cricketer. A testing tour awaits for Kerr. If you feel the same, proceed to 1XBET and keep your eyes on Amelia Kerr from the WI-W vs NZ-W head-to-head encounter.

Hayley Matthews to score over 26.5 runs

Hayley Matthews led Barbados at CWG 2022 and will be seen leading West Indies against New Zealand in the upcoming series. At the CWG 2022, she finished as her team's leading run-scorer with 78 runs to her name in three matches at an average of 26. She played three matches for Welsh Fire in The Hundred and scored 109 runs in three matches at an average of 36.33 and a strike rate of 36.33. The form definitely is on her side. The 24-year-old has played a total of 69 ODI matches and scored 1764 at an average of 27.13. She has hit a hundred and six fifties. The right-hand batter has played a total of 12 ODI matches this year. She has scored 338 runs at an average of 30.72 from them. Against England, she has scored 918 runs in 10 matches at an average of 19.80. In the West Indies, she has scored 604 runs in 26 ODIs at an average of 26.26. Her record against England is not very good but her recent form, confidence and advantage of home conditions are likely to help her in scoring big against the visitors in the first ODI. If you feel the same, proceed to 1XBET and keep your eyes on Hayley Matthews from the WI-W vs NZ-W head-to-head encounter.

My Picks:

Sophie Devine to score over 28.5 runs @ 1.87 (1XBET)

Amelia Kerr to score under 28.5 runs @ 1.87 (1XBET)

Hayley Matthews to score over 26.5 runs @ 1.87 (1XBET)