Basin Reserve Wellington [Source: @AusWomenCricket/X.com]
The second ODI between New Zealand Women and Australia Women is set to take place on December 21, 2024 at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. Both teams are eager to deliver a strong performance as they aim to gain an early lead in the series.
The series faced a rocky start, with the first ODI being abandoned due to persistent rain. Despite the setback, both sides are now fully prepared to make the second match count. New Zealand Women, under the leadership of Sophie Devine, will rely on experienced players like Suzie Bates and Amelia Kerr to anchor their performance.
On the other hand, Australia W, led by Alyssa Healy, will look to their key players, Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner, to give them an edge.
Ahead of the all-important clash, take a look at the weather conditions, which will play a significant role in shaping the game’s outcome.
Weather Report For AUS-W vs NZ-W 2nd ODI
Information | Details |
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Temperature | 22° |
Wind Speed | NNW 19 km/h |
Probability of rain and thunderstorm | 25% and 1% |
Cloud Cover | 76% |
(Source: Accuweather.com)
According to AccuWeather, the forecast for Basin Reserve predicts a mixed weather pattern. The day will start with some sunshine before transitioning to increasing cloud cover, which is expected to reach 76% by the end of the day. The high temperature is projected to be a comfortable 22°C.
Winds from the north-northwest are expected to blow at 19 km/h, with occasional gusts reaching up to 43 km/h. There is a 25% probability of precipitation, but with no measurable rainfall (0.0 mm) expected, any showers are likely to be light and fleeting. The chance of thunderstorms is minimal at just 1%.
Overall, while the day promises varied conditions, the lack of significant rain makes it moderately favourable for the play.