Who will face the resurgent South African team in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 final? The second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will see the clash between New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and West Indies Women (WI-W). Both teams have showcased impressive performances throughout the tournament and will be eager to secure a spot in the final.
Match Preview: WI-W vs NZ-W
Led by Sophie Devine, New Zealand finished second in Group A. They have been consistent throughout the tournament, winning three out of four matches, including a convincing victory against Pakistan Women. Opener Georgia Plimmer has been in excellent form, scoring 108 runs in four matches. Spinner Amelia Kerr has been a key player for New Zealand, picking up 10 wickets in the tournament. The West Indies Women, the 2016 World T20 Champions, topped Group B. They have been a formidable force in the tournament, winning three out of four matches. Hayley Matthews has been a standout performer for the West Indies, both with the bat and the ball.
Head-to-Head Record: WI-W vs NZ-W
West Indies women’s side and New Zealand last played WT20Is against each other two years ago. However, as far as their head-to-head record is concerned New Zealand boasts a phenomenal record. They have won 15 clashes, as compared to Caribbean’s 5. While 3 games have been tied, while one match ended in a no-result. In ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, the record is 2-2.
Weather & Pitch Report: WI-W vs NZ-W
Weather Report: WI-W vs NZ-W
No rain is expected in Sharjah, with the average temperature hovering around 33 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report: AUS-W vs SA-W
The match will be played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which is known for its flat and slow pitches. The conditions may favour spin bowlers, making it crucial for both teams to have a strong spin attack. Having said that, teams can score 150+ here as shown by Australia.
Playing 11s (Predicted): WI-W vs NZ-W
West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
New Zealand Women
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:
A plethora of options to choose from! Can you drop Amelia Kerr or Deandra Dottin, or will someone like Qiana Joseph continue her red-hot form? We have curated a Dream11 team while keeping in mind a high-scoring affair tonight! However, there are some key West Indian players that you won’t want to miss out on. This will make your fantasy team stand out from the rest.
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Captain and Vice-captain Choices: WI-W vs NZ-W
Amelia Kerr: Who is the safest captaincy choice? Amelia Kerr is the answer. As mentioned above, she is just a class apart from the rest and enjoys a phenomenal record. In 4 matches this tournament, she has 10 wickets at an outstanding average of 7.20. In fact, she is having her career-best year, having taken 24 wickets in WT20Is this year at a phenomenal bowling SR of 14.5.
Hayley Matthews: An X-Factor in both bowling and batting, Hayley Matthews has that spark to make a difference. She has taken 12 wickets and has made 415 runs at an average of 34.58 in WT20Is this year.
Deandra Dottin: Deandra Dottin’s ability to hit the ball with immense power is unparalleled in women’s cricket. She has showcased her hitting prowess at this World Cup, leading the tournament in both strike rate (167.30) and sixes hit (6). Against England, she demonstrated her destructive potential by smashing two sixes and a four in an over.
Dream11 Prediction Team 1: WI-W vs NZ-W
Dream11 Prediction Team 2: WI-W vs NZ-W (Grand league)
