NZ-W vs EN-W: 1st T20I Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

Suzie Bates will be an important player for New Zealand in the match [X]

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and England Women (EN-W) are all set to take on each other in the first T20 International of the five-match T20I series. The match will be played at the University of Otago Oval, Dunedin in New Zealand at on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 at 5:30 AM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the important player stats, the top captain and vice-captain choices and the players you might avoid in the fantasy XIs.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Important Players (Top 5 Players)

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NZ-W vs EN-W - Toss Factor

Over the years, batters have found favour on the pitch at this venue. The team that wins the toss is anticipated to choose fielding first, with the objective of restricting the opposition to a low total.

Scenario: If New Zealand Women win the toss

If New Zealand women win the toss, they would like to field first in this venue. Bowlers like Amelia Kerr, Hanna Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, and Sophie Devine will try to restrict the opponent to a moderate total for chasing. While batters like Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, and Sophie Devine will handle the chasing.

Scenario: If England Women win the toss

If England Women win the toss, they too would like to field first in this venue. The bowling will be handled by Charlie Dean, Alice Capsey, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, and Sarah Glenn. To successfully chase down a big total, batters like Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, and Amy Jones will be playing the role.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

Scenario: If New Zealand Women Bat First

Suzie Bates (NZ-W): Suzie Bates, the right-handed opening batter, has struck 4418 runs at an average of 30.06 with one century and 27 fifties; she also picked up 56 wickets in 85 T20I innings. Her batting position and all-round ability make her a top C/VC option for this game.

Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): Amelia Kerr had a good start to WPL 2024, but her form died down towards the end. But her ability to contribute with both the bat and the ball makes Kerr a good choice. 

Scenario: If England Women Bat First

Nat Sciver-Brunt (EN-W): Nat Sciver-Brunt had a moderate WPL 2024 season, she will be looking to build on the good performances she had during the tournament. Looking at her current form, she is also a top pick for this category.

Heather Knight (EN-W): Skipper Heather Knight is also a good all-round performer on her team. She has the ability to change the momentum of the match. If they bat first, then Heather is a proper choice for this category.

NZ-W vs EN-W - High Risk, High Rewards

Sophie Devine (NZ-W): All-rounder Sophie Devine did not perform up to her standard in the recently concluded WPL 2024. Her recent form with both bat and ball and her experience in this format make her a great fit for this category.

Tammy Beaumont (EN-W): Tammy Beaumont played some good T20 tournaments in the past few months, and she performed well, but she was away from the international T20 circuit for a long time, which makes her a risky but worthy pick.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Stay Aways

Isabella Gaze (NZ-W): Isabella Gaze is completely out of form in the recently concluded W-Super Smash 2023–24 tournament, and she is also averaging 10.2 runs in 13 T20I matches. She could well be avoided for this fixture.

Daniella Gibson (EN-W): Daniella Gibson is very new to international T20 cricket; she has just played seven T20I matches so far in her career. Looking at her experience and position in the squad, she could be given a miss.