The 16th match of Women’s World Cup 2022 is scheduled to play between New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women on Thursday, 17th March 2022 at The Seddon Park, Hamilton.

New Zealand Women had faced a heavy defeat against Australia Women by a huge margin of 141 runs in their previous match. They won the toss and decided to field first. The bowling unit of New Zealand totally failed to give the best performance. They leaked 269 runs in their inning of 50 overs. Lea Tahuhu was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side who picked three wickets in her nine overs bowled out against 53 runs.

South Africa Women had beaten England Women in their most recent match by the margin of three wickets. They won the toss and decided to field first. The performance of their bowling unit was good. They leaked 235 runs in their inning of 50 overs. Marizanne Kapp was the most successful and highest wicket-taker from their side who picked five wickets in her 10 overs bowled out against 45 runs.

According to match prediction, South Africa Women is the favorite team to win this match. There are many factors that make South Africa Women a favorite team to win this match.

• South Africa is the un-beaten team of this tournament
• New Zealand Women team is strong as compared to the South Africa Women team
• The bowling unit of New Zealand Women is also strong and is in excellent form

The performance of New Zealand Women had been good in the past and they are a well-balanced team. The batting and bowling unit of the team is also strong and is in good form, so the winning chances of today’s match for New Zealand Women have been increased. The equation of winning chances of both teams for today’s match is mentioned as under.

South Africa Women have a 52% chance to win this match
New Zealand Women have a 48% chance to win this match

The toss is playing an important role in the decision of all matches of ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2022. According to toss prediction, the team that will win the toss may choose to bat first.

The 16th match of Women’s ODI World Cup 2022 will be played at Seddon Park, Hamilton. The pitch here at this stadium has something in it for both batsmen and bowlers. It is typically a little slow and low but very flat. The pace bowlers have very little to work with and it is the slower bowlers that will be the bigger threat.

The weather forecast in Hamilton is predicting some chances of rain on the matchday but hopefully, it should clear up by the time the match gets started.

Captain: Amelia Kerr
Vice-Captain: Marizanne Kapp
Katey Martin, Amy Satterthwaite, Laura Wolvaardt, Suzie Bates, Lea Tahuhu, Sune Luus, Ayabonga Khaka, Jess Kerr, Shabnim Ismail

Date: Thursday, 17th Mar 2022
Time: 01:00 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL / 07:00 AM IST

Stadium: Seddon Park
Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Opened: 1950
Capacity: 10,000 with flexibility to 30 000
Known as: Trust Bank Park; WestpacTrust Park; Westpac Park
Ends: Members End, City End
Time Zone: UTC +13:00
Home to: Northern Districts
Other Sports: it is home to Hockey, Rugby and Rugby League
Floodlights: Yes

Total matches: 41
Matches won batting first: 15
Matches won bowling first: 24
Average 1st Inns scores: 241
Average 2nd Inns scores: 217
Highest total recorded: 363/4 (50 Ov) by WI vs NZ
Lowest total recorded: 92/10 (30.5 Ov) by IND vs NZ
Highest score chased: 350/9 (49.3 Ov) by NZ vs AUS
Lowest score defended: 182/9 (35 Ov) by NZ vs SL

Sophie Devine (c), Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Katey Martin (wk), Rosemary Mair, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Frances Mackay, Hannah Rowe.