CWG 2022: NZ-W vs SL-W, Match Analysis, Fantasy XI

New Zealand Women will go head-to-head against Sri Lanka Women in the Group B match of CWG 2022

image-l6bqg7xiBates scored a classy fifty in the opening game for White Ferns

The journey so far

Suzie Bates' heroics with the bat and Sophie Devine's three-wicket haul helped New Zealand Women trounce South Africa Women in their opening match by 13 runs.

Currently, they occupy the second position in the Group B of the league table. Heading into their next games, the White Ferns will look to keep the winning momentum going and gear up for the knockout stage.

image-l6bqn07jWhite Ferns dominated South Africa women

Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, had a contrasting start to their tournament campaign as England Women overpowered them to clinch a five wickets victory.

At the moment Sri Lanka Women are languishing at the bottom of the Group B standings. They need to win this match to keep their knockout hopes alive.

Key Performers

Suzie Bates, the stroke maker par excellence, came out all guns blazing against South Africa Women, smashing an unbeaten 91 off just 64 balls.

Sophie Devine delivered a stellar all-around performance against South Africa where she first contributed 48 runs with the bat and later scalped 3 wickets to take her side home.

The spin left-arm orthodox bowler from Sri Lanka, Inoka Ranaweera was the star performer with the ball against England Women. She scalped 3 wickets at an economy of 7.25.

Match Details

  • Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
  • Date & Time: August 2 at 10:30 PM IST
  • Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony LIV App

Pitch Report

The wicket at Edgbaston is well-balanced for both batters and bowlers. While batters are getting the complete value of their shots, seam bowlers are enjoying early movement with the new ball. Both skippers winning the toss will be keen to bowl first and chase the target later on.

CREX Fantasy 11 Suggestion

  • Wicket-Keeper: Izzy Gaze
  • Batters: Suzie Bates, Hasini Perera, Nilakshi de Silva
  • All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine
  • Bowlers: Inoka Ranaweera, Lea Tahuhu, Osadi Ranasinghe, Hayley Jensen
  • Captain: Suzie Bates
  • Vice-Captain: Sophie Devine

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