Published on: May 12, 2026 5:29 pm IST | Updated on: May 12, 2026 2:07 pm IST
The English lass won a thriller by just 1 wicket against the White Ferns at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street. After that win, the English women now lead the 3-match ODI series 1-0 and are gearing up to host the New Zealand women in the second ODI at the County Ground in Northampton. A low-scoring thriller is always fun and exciting to watch, and we witnessed something exactly similar at the Riverside Ground. After the opening game, the expectations are at an all-time high for the two teams, and we could be up for another thrilling encounter. In this post, we have compiled free expert tips for the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Women’s Tour of England 2026 at the County Ground, Northampton.
The English women held their nerves to barely get past New Zealand women in the first ODI. The Whiteferns will be out for redemption in the second game of the series. They have a much better and improved unit compared to the fairly inexperienced English side led by all-rounder Charlie Dean. Therefore, the win probability meter may lean in favor of the New Zealand women this time around. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Women’s Tour of England 2026 at the County Ground, Northampton.
ENG-W: 48% win chance NZ-W: 52% win chance
Fresh off a fifty in the last game, the NZ-W skipper will be a key bet yet again with both bat and ball. She is in scintillating touch of late, having scored 490 runs at a staggering average of 61.25 in her last 10 outings.
The New Zealand batter was their top scorer in the last game for the White Ferns. The experienced batter held one end and delivered for the New Zealand women. Once again she will be an important bet in the middle order.
The former English skipper may have missed out on a good score in the last game, but the right-hander remains one of their premier batters. In her last 9 outings, Knight has accumulated 307 runs at an average of 43.83.
The right-hand batter is fresh off a half century in the last game, scoring 59 from 69 deliveries. She will back herself to do well again in this game.
Check out our prediction for the ENG-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Tour of England 2026 at the County Ground in Northampton.
The New Zealand Women (Whiteferns) face a must‑win situation as they prepare for the second ODI against England at the County Ground, Northampton. After suffering a heartbreaking 1‑wicket defeat in the opening match at Chester‑le‑Street, the visitors now trail 0‑1 in the three‑match series and must bounce back to keep their hopes alive.
England showcased remarkable composure in the first ODI, holding their nerves to edge past New Zealand in a thriller. Led by all‑rounder Charlie Dean, the relatively inexperienced English side will look to build on that momentum and tighten their grip on the series.
For New Zealand, redemption is the word. With a stronger and more balanced unit compared to their opponents, the Whiteferns will be determined to showcase their depth in both batting and bowling. Senior players must step up, while the younger talents need to deliver under pressure to overturn the early setback. This clash is pivotal, a win for England seals the series, while victory for New Zealand keeps the contest alive and sets up a tantalizing decider.
The English women will be aiming to wrap up the series when they take on New Zealand in the second ODI at Northampton. Their thrilling one‑wicket win in the opener not only gave them a 1‑0 lead but also extended their dominance over the Whiteferns, securing their fifth victory in the last six completed ODIs.
England’s recent record in the format has been steady, with three wins in their last five ODIs, though they have also suffered two losses. Despite being a relatively inexperienced side under the leadership of Charlie Dean, they have shown composure in crunch situations and the ability to hold their nerve when the pressure mounts.
For England, the second ODI presents a golden opportunity to seal the series early and head into the third match with confidence and momentum. Their bowlers will look to replicate the discipline that restricted New Zealand in the first game, while the batting unit must continue to deliver under pressure. Victory here would not only clinch the series but also reinforce England’s growing reputation as a side capable of thriving in close contests. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 87 NZ-W won: 37 ENG-W won: 48 No Result: 1 Tied: 1 RECENT form NEW ZEALAND WOMEN: W L W W L RECENT form ENGLAND WOMEN: W L W L W
In 87 meetings now between these two sides, the English women leads the race with 48 wins to their name, whereas the New Zealand women have won 37 contests. The two teams have been involved in a tied and a no-result game as well.
How will the two teams, i.e., New Zealand Women and England Women, fare in the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026? Let’s take a look.
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (C), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (WK), Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing, Nensi Patel
Emma Lamb, Jodi Grewcock, Heather Knight, Maia Bouchier, Amy Jones (WK), Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Tilly Corteen-Coleman/Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Lauren Filer
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 between New Zealand Women and England Women at the County Ground in Northampton.
With the County Ground offering true bounce and favoring batters early, the team winning the toss is likely to opt for batting first. Setting a competitive total around 270–280 could be decisive, as spinners may come into play later when the surface begins to slow down.
The online live streaming of the 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Women’s Tour of England 2026 will take place live on the Sony LIV app. The live TV coverage for this series will be available on the Sony Sports Network.
The English women won the first game of the series by the barest of margins. On paper, they are fielding an inexperienced side against the New Zealand women, who have brought their complete team on this tour. It was a blip from the visitors in the last game, but they should crawl back and register a win in this contest to make it 1-1 in the series. So, as per our prediction, New Zealand Women are expected to win the ENG-W vs NZ-W, 2nd ODI of the New Zealand Women’s Tour of England 2026.
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