New Zealand Women tour of England 2026: The New Zealand women's team's 2026 tour of England will kick off with a highly anticipated clash—the first ODI match—to be played at the Riverside Ground. The England women's team will face their co-hosts, the New Zealand women's team, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 3:30 PM (IST). We will analyze both teams, the pitch conditions, and the key players to predict which side will emerge victorious in this encounter.
EN-W vs NZ-W (England Women vs New Zealand Women) Match Details
| Match | EN-W vs NZ-W |
| League | New Zealand Women tour of England 2026 |
| Date | Sunday, 10th May 2026 |
| Time | 03:30 PM (IST) - 10:00 AM (GMT) |
England Women vs New Zealand Women (ENG-W vs NZ-W) Match Preview
England has not played any international match since their defeat at the hands of South Africa in the semi-final of the 2025 World Cup in late October 2025. Charlie Dean will captain the team in this series, as Nat Sciver-Brunt is unavailable for selection due to a calf injury.
New Zealand enters this series on the back of a 2-1 victory over South Africa on home soil. Their last ODI took place in April, when they defeated the visiting team by 66 runs in Wellington.
ENG-W vs NZ-W 1st ODI, Pitch Report
England's Riverside Ground also offers assistance to fast bowlers during the early stages of an innings due to weather conditions. However, the team winning the toss should opt to bat first and make full use of the fresh wicket. In men's ODI matches, the average first-innings score at this venue is 242.
Who will win today 1st ODI match between England Women vs New Zealand Women?
Aaj ka NZ-W vs ENG-W match kon jeetega: Based on recent expert predictions—and considering that England also emerged victorious in the previous ODI encounter between these two sides—the England women's team is the more likely winner today. The advantage of playing on home soil, combined with their consistent and strong performance in recent ODI matches, makes England a safe choice.
For the first ODI taking place in Chester-le-Street, numerous prediction sources identify the England women's team as the favorites to win. One forecast specifically notes that England holds a superior head-to-head record and that their well-balanced squad will prove to be the decisive factor in determining the outcome of this match. Predicted Winner: England Women's Team.
ENG-W vs NZ-W ODI Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played- 86
- Won by ENG-W- 47
- Won by NZ-W- 37
- Tied/No Result- 2
ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Playing 11
England Women (ENG-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Amy Jones(WK), 2. Maia Bouchier, 3. Heather Knight, 4. Emma Lamb, 5. Kira Chathli(WK), 6. Jodi Grewcock, 7. Charis Pavely, 8. Charlotte Dean(C), 9. Sophie Ecclestone, 10. Linsey Smith, 11. Lauren Bell
New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Possible Playing 11: 1. Suzie Bates, 2. Georgia Plimmer, 3. Amelia Kerr(C), 4. Maddy Green, 5. Brooke Halliday, 6. Isabella Gaze(WK), 7. Nensi Patel, 8. Flora Devonshire, 9. Jess Kerr, 10. Rosemary Mair, 11. Molly Penfold
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