CWG 2022, ENG-W vs NZ-W: Fantasy Tips, Dream 11, Pitch Report, Spotlight: Suzie Bates

New Zealand have looked like a solid side in the CWG 2022

England Women and New Zealand Women lock horns in a top-of-the-table clash of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 and eye a top finish in Group B.

Both teams have already seized their berth for the semi-final round after winning their respective opening games against South Africa Women and Sri Lanka Women.

The White Ferns outclassed Sri Lanka Women by 45 runs in the most recent fixture to secure the top-two spot in the Group B table. The Three Lionesses, meanwhile, beat the Proteas side by 26 runs in the last match and currently lead the Group B league table.

CWG 2022: Spotlight – Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates has displayed great form in the tournament

The star Kiwi batter Suzie Bates has been in spectacular form in the ongoing tournament. She kicked off the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 campaign in style against South Africa Women.

The right-hander smashed an unbeaten 91 off 64 deliveries against the Proteas side and backed it with another vital knock of 32-ball 34 against Sri Lanka Women in the most recent encounter. Bates currently leads the most-runs tally with 125 runs from two matches.

Key Players

Alice Capsey, the 17-year-old right-handed England batter impressed all with her imperious run of form in the tournament. She smashed 44 runs in the opening match and backed it with a phenomenal fifty against South Africa Women in the last fixture.

Sophie Devine, the New Zealand skipper, played a valuable knock of 24 runs off just 23 balls in the last match against Sri Lanka. Overall she has got 72 runs from two matches.

Match Details

• Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
• Date & Time: August 5 at 10:30 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App

Pitch Report

The pitch at Edgbaston has been well balanced for batters and bowlers in the tournament so far. The slower bowlers are reaping rewards with their variations while pacers have nailed the death overs. The average first innings scored here is around 140 runs.

CREX XI Suggestion

Wicket-Keeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Danielle Wyatt, Suzie Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey
All-Rounders: Sophie Devine, Natalie Sciver, Amelia Kerr
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe

Captain: Alice Capsey
Vice-Captain: Sophie Devine

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