Basin Reserve Wellington [Source: @BasinReserve/X.com]
New Zealand Women and Australia Women will cross swords against each other in the third and final ODI of their series at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on December 23. This game carries immense significance, as New Zealand will be looking to level the series, while Australia aim to seal it.
The first ODI was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain. Moving into the second ODI, the teams finally got to showcase their skills at the same venue. Australia batted first and put up a strong performance, posting 291 runs on the board. Annabel Sutherland led the charge with a stunning unbeaten 105, supported by Alyssa Healy’s 34 runs.
Chasing the target, White Ferns couldn’t find their rhythm. While Amelia Kerr scored 38 runs and Bella James contributed 27, the hosts were restricted to 122 runs. Rain made another appearance, and Australia secured victory by 65 runs via the DLS method, giving them a 1-0 lead in the series.
As the teams prepare for the series decider, let's take a look at the weather conditions
Weather Report For AUS-W vs NZ-W 3rd ODI
Information | Details |
---|---|
Temperature | 21°C |
Wind Speed | N 26 km/h |
Probability of rain and thunderstorm | 4% and 0% |
Cloud Cover | 60% |
(Source: Accuweather.com)
The weather forecast at the Basin Reserve seems to be breezy and pleasant. According to AccuWeather, the day will see a high of 21°C, with a Real Feel of 22°C. Sunny periods are expected, though, with a cloud cover of 60%, which may provide intermittent respite from the strong sun.
Winds from the north at 26 km/h, with gusts reaching up to 44 km/h, may play a role in how the match unfolds, especially in swinging conditions. Despite the breezy atmosphere, there is only a 4% probability of precipitation and no chance of thunderstorms, with a forecasted precipitation amount of 0.0 mm.