Alice Capsey in action
The third place playoff fixture of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 will witness England taking on New Zealand on Sunday (August 7).
England sealed the semi-finals spot with wins in all league matches and stood first in the Group B Points Table. However, the Nat Sciver-led side lost by four runs against India in the penultimate stage.
The hosts will certainly look to produce a strong fightback to win the bronze medal in the showpiece event. Furthermore, they will be a confident side ahead of this game due to their dominance against New Zealand in the league stage.
New Zealand finished second in Group B with two victories in three appearances. They could not defend their total of 144 in the semi-final fixture against Australia. The White Ferns team undeniably have the ability to make a major turnaround and secure a medal.
It will be an interesting contest between both the talented teams looking to end their CWG campaign with a podium finish.
Spotlight: Issy Wong
Issy Wong in action
The young pacer from Middlesex, Issy Wong scalped eight wickets in as many appearances in the Charlotte Edwards Cup 2022 and helped Central Sparks to reach the finals.
She reaped immediate benefits by earning a national call-up in the South Africa series. Since then Wong has been given the opportunity to lead a new-ball attack for Three Lionesses. The 20-year-old has bagged four wickets in the CWG 2022, and will be a key player in this fixture.
Key Players
The charismatic skipper of New Zealand, Sophie Devine has garnered 126 runs and picked four wickets in the tournament. In the semi-finals, she hit 53 off 48 balls.
Alice Capsey is the top scorer for England with 130 runs in four innings. Her top score of 50 came against South Africa.
Match Details
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date & Time: August 7 at 2:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App
Pitch Report
It is a belter of a surface at Edgbaston, and the batters have scored runs throughout the game. A total of around 150 will be a competitive score for the team batting first at this venue.
CREX XI Suggestion
Wicket-Keeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Danielle Wyatt, Brooke Halliday
All-Rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Nat Sciver
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Lea Tahuhu, Issy Wong
Captain: Sophie Devine
Vice-Captain: Alice Capsey
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