ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction — Who Will Win the 1st ODI? England Women vs New Zealand Women

England Women are scheduled to play New Zealand Women in the first ODI of the New Zealand Women tour of England 2026 on 10th May at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Charlie Dean will lead the England team, as Nat Sciver-Brunt and other senior players have been rested before the T20 World Cup. Despite the absence of key players, England still possesses a strong squad for this match 

On the other hand, New Zealand Women come into the series with confidence after beating South Africa Women 2-1 in their recent ODI series. However, England Women have dominated New Zealand in recent years, holding a 9-1 record over their last 10 encounters.

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ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Details – 1st ODI

• Match: England Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st ODI

• Date: 10th May, 2026

• Time: 3:30 PM IST

• Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street

• Live Streaming: Sony LIV

ENG-W vs NZ-W Pitch Report - Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street 

Riverside Ground, Chester-Le-Street, is a small ground with short square boundaries. Batsmen who settle in have performed well. However, the wicket here is lively, and fast bowlers have found success on this pitch.

• Win Batting First: 33%

• Win Bowling First: 66%

Average Scores

• Average 1st Innings: 200

• Average 2nd Innings: 195

ENG-W vs NZ-W Weather Report – Chester-le-Street

ENG-W vs NZ-W Recent Form

ENG-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 ODI)

ENG-W vs NZ-W Injury News & Team Updates – 1st ODI

NZ-W: All players are fit and available for the match

ENG-W: Fully fit squad with no injury concerns

ENG-W vs NZ-W Win Probability – 1st ODI 

ENG-W vs NZ-W Key Player Battles to Watch 

ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If NZ-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–40

• Predicted Total: 190-215

• Match Result: ENG-W to win

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Scenario 2: If ENG-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 245–260

• Match Result: ENG-W to win

ENG-W vs NZ-W Toss Prediction – 1st ODI

The team chasing the target has won two out of three ODIs at this venue. The wicket becomes easier to bat on as the game progresses.

Prediction: ENG-W to win the toss and elect to bowl

ENG-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing 

England Women (ENG-W)

Charlie Dean (c), Amy Jones (wk), Kira Chathli, Heather Knight, Alice Capsey, Emma Lamb, Danielle Gibson, Issy Wong, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell.

New Zealand Women (NZ-W)

Amelia Kerr (c), Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold.

ENG-W vs NZ-W 1st ODI Player of the Match Prediction

• Heather Knight 

• Sophie Ecclestone 

• Amelia Kerr 

Who Will Win ENG-W vs NZ-W Today? — Expert Prediction 1st ODI

According to our ENG-W vs NZ-W who will win today, England Women are the favourites to win the 1st ODI expert Predictions. The likes of Amy Jones, Heather Knight and Sophie Ecclestone will be key players to watch out for.

ENG-W vs NZ-W, who will win today: England Women to win 

ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Result  – 1st ODI Results 

(To be updated after the match - May 10, 2026)