New Zealand Women will take on Zimbabwe Women in the third and final ODI of the series on March 11 at University Oval in Dunedin. The hosts have already secured the series with a 2-0 lead and will now aim to finish with a clean sweep, while Zimbabwe Women will try to end the tour with a win.

New Zealand Women have been dominant throughout the ODI series. They won the second match comfortably by eight wickets to seal the series. Brooke Halliday has been the top performer with the bat, scoring 164 runs in the series so far. Amelia Kerr has also been outstanding, leading the bowling attack with 11 wickets. The hosts will now look to maintain their strong form and complete a 3-0 series victory.

In the second ODI, Zimbabwe Women batted first and were bowled out for just 102 runs. Kelis Ndhlovu and Modester Mupachikwa tried to steady the innings at the top, but wickets kept falling regularly. Amelia Kerr delivered a brilliant bowling spell, taking seven wickets for 34 runs. During the chase, Kerr scored 45 runs, while Isabella Gaze and Maddy Green contributed with the bat to help New Zealand reach the target in the 17th over with eight wickets in hand.

Zimbabwe Women have struggled in the series but will aim to improve in the final match. Kelis Ndhlovu has been their top scorer with 64 runs, while Christabel Chatonzwa has taken two wickets in the series. The visitors will hope for a stronger performance with both bat and ball in the last ODI.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 2
  
• New Zealand Won: 2
  
• Zimbabwe Won: 0

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NZ-W vs ZIM-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at University Oval offered good support for batters. The ball came nicely onto the bat so that the players could play their shots without any restriction. Bowlers will need to maintain good line and length, as even small mistakes can lead to runs. A total above 250 could be competitive here.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W: Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women (NZ-W):

Amelia Kerr (c), Isabella Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Bree Illing

Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W):

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Adel Zimunu, Loryn Phiri, Precious Marange

New Zealand Women will clash with Zimbabwe Women in the second ODI of the three-match series on March 8 at the University Oval in Dunedin. The home team is currently leading the series 1-0 and will look to win the match and win the series, while Zimbabwe Women will look to bounce back and win the match and level the series.

New Zealand Women started the series off on the right foot with a big win in the first match. Brooke Halliday played a brilliant innings, scoring an unbeaten 157, while Maddy Green added 67 runs. Isabella Gaze also contributed with an unbeaten 59. With the ball, captain Amelia Kerr delivered an outstanding performance, taking four wickets and helping the team win by a huge margin. The White Ferns will now try to continue their strong form and clinch the series in the second game.

Zimbabwe Women had a bad outing in the first match of the series and will have to do better in the upcoming match. Kelis Ndhlovu’s half-century was one of the few positives for the visitors, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships. Zimbabwe will now hope to improve with both bat and ball and keep the series alive.

NZ-W vs ZIM-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 1
  
• New Zealand Won: 1
  
• Zimbabwe Won: 0

NZ-W vs ZIM-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at University Oval offered good support for batters in the first match. The ball came nicely onto the bat so that the players could play their shots without any restriction. Bowlers will need to maintain good line and length, as even small mistakes can lead to runs. A total above 250 could be competitive here.

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NZ-W vs ZIM-W: Predicted Playing XIs

New Zealand Women (NZ-W):

Amelia Kerr (c), Isabella Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Jess Kerr, Polly Inglis, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Molly Penfold, Bree Illing

Zimbabwe Women (ZIM-W):

Chipo Mugeri-Tiripano, Modester Mupachikwa, Kelis Ndhlovu, Beloved Biza, Josephine Nkomo, Loreen Tshuma, Chiedza Dhururu (wk), Nomvelo Sibanda (c), Adel Zimunu, Loryn Phiri, Precious Marange

Australia Women will take on India Women at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, in the second ODI of the three-match series on February 27. Australia is currently leading the series off and will want to seal it in style with another win, while India will want to bounce back and draw the contest. 

India elected to bat after winning the toss in the first ODI but the call didn't pay off. Megan Schutt gave Australia an early breakthrough by dismissing Pratika Rawal for a duck, and India’s top order struggled under pressure. Smriti Mandhana scored a steady 58, and captain Harmanpreet Kaur added 53 despite discomfort. Kashvee Gautam played a useful knock of 43 towards the end, but India were bowled out for 214 in 48.3 overs. Ashleigh Gardner was impressive with the ball, picking up three wickets.

Australia chased the target comfortably. Alyssa Healy scored 50 in what is her farewell series, while Beth Mooney anchored the innings with a solid 76. Although India’s spinners tried to slow things down, Australia reached the target in 38.2 overs with plenty of balls to spare. The hosts will now look to continue their strong form, while India must improve in all departments to stay alive in the series.

AUS-W vs IND-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 62
  
• Australia Won: 50
  
• India Won: 12
  
• Tied/No Result: 0

AUS-W vs IND-W: Pitch Report

At Bellerive Oval, batting is usually not easy at the start. Fast bowlers get help from the new ball, especially during the power play. The pitch has good, even bounce, so batting becomes easier later. After the power play, batters feel more comfortable and can play their shots freely.

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AUS-W vs IND-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women (AUS-W):

Alyssa Healy (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

India Women (IND-W):

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kashvee Gautam/Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud/Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh

The South Africa Women team will take on the Pakistan Women team in the second ODI of the three-match series on February 25 at SuperSport Park in Centurion. Currently, South Africa is leading the series 1-0 and will be hoping to win the second match as well, while Pakistan will be looking to make a comeback in the series.

South Africa Women have continued their strong form after winning the T20I series 2-1 earlier on the tour. They started the ODI series with a confident victory in the first match. Sune Luus played a crucial role with the bat, while the bowling side performed well together to take control of the match. Having the momentum, the hosts will be looking to build on that and give their home fans another good show.

Pakistan Women showed some grit in the first ODI but could not end the match on a strong note. Their batters were able to put up a decent total, but their bowlers failed at the end when South Africa chased down the total successfully. Pakistan Women will now require a better all-round performance in this crucial match to stay in the series.

SA-W vs PAK-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 33
  
• South Africa Won: 25
  
• Pakistan Won: 6
  
• Tied: 1
  
• No Result: 1

SA-W vs PAK-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at SuperSport Park is expected to help the team batting second. The pitch is too good for batting and players can play shots in every direction. If bowlers do not bowl with control and accuracy, they can give away many runs because batters will find scoring easy.

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SA-W vs PAK-W: Predicted Playing XIs

South Africa Women (SA-W):

Tazmin Brits, Lara Goodall, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Chloe Tryon, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Nonkululeko Mlaba

Pakistan Women (PAK-W):

Muneeba Ali (wk), Sadaf Shamas, Ayesha Zafar, Sidra Amin, Natalia Pervaiz, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Syeda Aroob Shah, Diana Baig, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal

West Indies Women will face Sri Lanka Women in the third and final ODI of the series on February 25 at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. Sri Lanka currently hold a 2-0 lead in the three-match series and will aim to complete a clean sweep, while West Indies will look to finish the series with a win at home.

The West Indies Women have been doing well with their bowling in the series, managing to restrict the Sri Lankan women’s totals in both matches. But their batting lineup has found it hard to chase, losing wickets at regular intervals and not really ever setting up strong partnerships. The home side will be looking for a better batting performance in the final game and that too to pick up a consolation win in front of their fans.

The Sri Lanka Women have been performing under pressure impressively so far. They registered a narrow 10-run win in the first ODI and then a 14-run win in the second match. The Sri Lankan women have shown excellent team spirit and composure under pressure. With their confidence levels high, Sri Lanka will now look to win the final ODI and take excellent momentum into the upcoming T20I series.

WI-W vs SL-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 37
  
• West Indies Women Won: 18
  
• Sri Lanka Women Won: 19
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

WI-W vs SL-W: Pitch Report

The National Cricket Stadium tends to favour the chasing team, but both matches in this series have been won by the team batting first. The pitch is expected to offer a fair contest, with scores around 230 to 250. Bowlers will get help if they bowl accurately, while batters must play carefully and avoid risky shots.

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WI-W vs SL-W: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI-W):

Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushini Nuthyanganha (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera

Australia Women and India Women will meet in the first ODI of their ongoing multi-format series on Tuesday, February 24. The match will be played at the Brisbane Cricket Ground, Woolloongabba, Brisbane. After an exciting T20I series, both teams will now shift focus to the 50-over format.

India recently won the T20I series 2-1. The first match at the Sydney Cricket Ground went in India’s favour by 21 runs through the DLS method. Australia responded well in the second game at Manuka Oval, winning by 19 runs to level the series. However, India claimed the final match at the Adelaide Oval by 17 runs to seal the series. That victory will give them confidence heading into the ODI leg.

Australia will look to make a strong comeback in front of their home crowd. They have a powerful squad and a great record in ODIs. India, on the other hand, will try to carry forward their winning momentum. With the multi-format series trophy at stake, both sides are likely to be keen to begin the ODI series with a win. 

AUS-W vs IND-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 61
  
• Australia Won: 49
  
• India Won: 12
  
• Tied/No Result: 0

AUS-W vs IND-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Brisbane Cricket Ground usually supports good batting. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing players to play their shots freely. Fast bowlers may get some swing and movement early in the innings, so teams will need to be careful in the first few overs. Once batters settle, scoring becomes easier.

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AUS-W vs IND-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Australia Women (AUS-W):

Alyssa Healy (c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown

India Women (IND-W):

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Kashvee Gautam/Amanjot Kaur, Kranti Gaud/Vaishnavi Sharma, Shree Charani, Renuka Singh

West Indies Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in the second ODI at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada, on Sunday, February 22. After a close finish in the first match, the home side will try to level the series, while Sri Lanka will aim to extend their lead.

The opening ODI was a competitive game. Sri Lanka set the target after batting first by scoring 240/6 in 50 overs. Hasini Perera and Harshita Samarawickrama were steady and ended up with half-centuries to take their side to a competitive total. In response, West Indies struggled early and were reduced to 80/5 inside 23 overs.

However, Stafanie Taylor and Jannillea Glasgow then rebuilt the innings with an important 89-run partnership. Taylor scored 66 before getting run out, and soon after, Glasgow also departed. Aaliyah Alleyne tried to finish the chase, but West Indies were bowled out for 230 with just two balls remaining. Sri Lanka held their nerve to seal a narrow victory.

WI-W vs SL-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 36
  
• West Indies Women Won: 18
  
• Sri Lanka Women Won: 18
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

WI-W vs SL-W: Pitch Report

Spinners are likely to play an important role again, especially during the middle overs. Batters may need to spend some time at the crease before trying big shots. The captain who wins the toss could choose to bowl first. However, chasing may not be easy, as the pitch might slow down as the game progresses.

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WI-W vs SL-W: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI-W):

Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushini Nuthyanganha (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera

West Indies Women will take on Sri Lanka Women in the first ODI on February 20 at the National Cricket Stadium in St. George’s, Grenada. Both teams will be eager to start the series with a strong performance.

West Indies Women are currently ranked ninth in the ODI rankings. They have not contested a 50-over game since June 2025, when they face South Africa in a home series and were beaten 2-1. The squad will be eager to regain their rhythm quickly. With experienced players like Hayley Matthews, Stafanie Taylor, and Deandra Dottin in their side, they would hope to make the most of home conditions.

Sri Lanka Women, led by Chamari Athapaththu, are the sixth-best team in ODIs. The most recent ODI they played was the World Cup, where they ended fifth and just fell short of the semi-final. Sri Lanka have gone the right way in recent times and will be looking to continue that in this series. Their batting has been steady and their spinners may hold the key.

WI-W vs SL-W: Head-to-Head in ODIs

• Matches Played: 35
  
• West Indies Women Won: 18
  
• Sri Lanka Women Won: 17
  
• Tied / No Result: 0

WI-W vs SL-W: Pitch Report

The National Cricket Stadium pitch is expected to favor the spinners, especially when the ball gets older. Batters will need patience and must work hard for runs. Quick running between the wickets will be important. Teams that keep wickets in hand can score more in the final overs.

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WI-W vs SL-W: Predicted Playing XIs

West Indies Women (WI-W):

Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Jahzara Claxton, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W):

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshita Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaushini Nuthyanganha (wk), Dewmi Vihanga, Sugandika Kumari, Malki Madara, Inoka Ranaweera

Sri Lanka and England will face each other in the third and final ODI of the series at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on Tuesday, January 27. With the series level at 1-1, this match will decide the winner.

Sri Lanka started the series well by winning the first ODI by 19 runs. However, they were unable to take the momentum into the second match. England had a strong comeback in the last match, with Joe Root playing a crucial role in helping his team level the series. Now, the team will have to regroup and perform better in this crucial match.

In the second ODI, Sri Lanka were bowled out for 219 runs after choosing to bat first. Dhananjaya de Silva (40) and Charith Asalanka (45) were the top contributors, but the team lost wickets at regular intervals. While chasing, England stayed calm after an early wicket. Joe Root scored 75, while Ben Duckett added 39, helping England win the match in the 47th over with five wickets remaining.

SL vs ENG: Head-to-Head Record (ODIs)

• Matches Played: 81
• Sri Lanka Won: 38
• England Won: 39
• Tied: 1
• No Result: 3

SL vs ENG: Pitch Report

The pitch at the R Premadasa Stadium has helped spinners, especially as the match progresses. It gets very difficult to bat out of the powerplay, and teams need to build partnerships carefully. The average first-innings score is 230, which shows it is not that easy to score freely, making bowlers a big factor in the game.

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SL vs ENG: Predicted Playing XIs

Sri Lanka (SL):

Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kamil Mishara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Janith Liyanage, Pavan Rathnayake, Kusal Mendis (wk), Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Jeffrey Vandersay, Asitha Fernando

England (ENG):

Joe Root, Rehan Ahmed, Harry Brook (c), Ben Duckett, Jacob Bethell,  Jos Buttler (wk), Will Jacks, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Liam Dawson, Adil Rashid

England captain Harry Brook did not hold back after his team’s win in the second ODI against Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Chasing 220, England sealed the match by five wickets with 22 balls remaining. The victory ended England’s long 11-match losing streak away from home. It was a much-needed boost for the visitors.

Brook said the win felt special given the conditions. He admitted that batting was extremely difficult on the sluggish surface. The England skipper stressed that quick adaptation was the key to success. According to him, survival at the crease mattered more than scoring freely.

“It's nice to get a win away from home and on a tough surface. We're happy to get the victory,” Brook said. He then criticized the pitch heavily. “The pitch is probably the worst pitch I've ever played on,” he added, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

“Not a Great Wicket for ODI Cricket,” Says Root

Joe Root, who was named Player of the Match for his all-round performance, shared similar thoughts. Root said he always enjoys visiting Sri Lanka and feels welcomed every time. However, he admitted the pitch made batting very challenging. He felt the surface did not suit the ODI format.

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“I always love coming to Sri Lanka. It's a great country,” Root said. Speaking about the wicket, he added, “I don't think that's a great wicket for ODI cricket, if I'm being brutally honest.” Root explained that he tried to play the ball late to manage the conditions. England, he said, learned from their mistakes in the first game.

An important 81-run partnership between Brook and Root played a big role in England’s win. Batting remained tough throughout the match for both teams. Spinners dominated the game, picking up 11 of the 15 wickets that fell. The third and final ODI will be played at the same venue on January 27.