NZ-W vs EN-W: 2nd T20I Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

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New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and England Women (EN-W) are all set to take on each other in the second T20 International of the five-match T20I series. The match will be played at the Saxton Oval, Nelson in New Zealand at on Friday, March 22nd, 2024 at 5:30 AM IST.

Before the match goes live, here is a look at the fantasy predictions, tips, pitch report, top picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Head-to-Head Stats

New Zealand Women have managed to win only 10 out of the 28 T20Is played between the two sides. England Women have won 17 times while four encounters ended up with no result.

Stats
Matches
New Zealand Women Won
England Women Won
No Result
Overall31
7
23
1
Last Five Matches52
3
0


NZ-W vs EN-W - Pitch Report

In the early game phase, the pitch tends to provide more favourable conditions for bowlers, posing a challenge for batters to anticipate the line and length of deliveries accurately. However, batters gradually find their rhythm as the match progresses, making accumulating runs easier. Despite the initial dominance of bowlers, batters must invest time on the field to acclimate themselves. Given these dynamics, teams winning the toss at this venue might opt to bowl first, seeking to capitalize on the conditions that initially favour the bowlers.

Saxton Oval Ground Stats (T20Is Record)

Total matches: 2
Matches won batting first: 2
Matches won bowling first: 0

Average first innings score: 184
Highest total recorded: 224/7 by New Zealand vs West Indies
Lowest total recorded: 140/10 by West Indies vs New Zealand

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

  • Good pace bowlers from both teams are a must-pick.
  • Middle-order batters from both sides are beneficial.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Cricket Tips

Scenario 1: If New Zealand Women bat first

  • Suzie Bates is the only batsman on their team who seems to be in fine form; she will lead the batting department from the front.
  • Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, and Brooke Halliday will also be key players if New Zealand women bat first.

Scenario 2: If England Women Bat First

  • Skipper Heather Knight and Maia Bouchier was excellent in the last match, both of them will be the key batters in the next match if they bat first.
  • Tammy Beaumont and Sophia Dunkley are also going to play an important role while batting first.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Winner Predictions

The team batting first will definitely have an advantage in this match. England women are favourites to clinch a victory here against New Zealand women, as per head-to-head records and recent records between these two teams.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Top Player Picks

Suzie Bates (NZ-W)

Suzie Bates, the right-handed opening batter, has struck 65 runs in 51 balls in the opening match. She is also quite handy with the ball. She is the top pick for this match.

Heather Knight (EN-W)

Skipper Heather Knight is a good all-round performer on her team. She was brilliant in the last match; she has scored 63 runs on 39 balls. She is a must in this contest.

Maia Bouchier (EN-W)

Maia Bouchier played an important inning for her team in the last match; she has scored 43 runs, and she is an ideal choice for this category.

Lauren Bell (EN-W)

Lauren Bell was the highest wicket-taker from the last match; she has picked up two wickets, and she will be looking forward to doing the same in this match.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Differential Picks

Georgia Plimmer (NZ-W)

Georgia Plimmer has batted decently in the last match; she has struck 21 vital runs for her team. She will be looking forward to scoring big in this upcoming fixture.

Sophia Dunkley (EN-W)

Sophia Dunkley batted wonderfully in the last match; she has scored 32 runs with a strike rate of 133.33. Sophia Dunkley is a great differential pick for this match.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the conditions and the probable-XIs of both teams, a combination of 2-4-2-3 or 1-6-1-3 looks ideal and perfect for this match.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Bernadine Bezuidenhout
Batters: Suzie Bates, Maia Bouchier, Brooke Halliday, Heather Knight
All-rounders: Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe
Bowlers: Sarah Glenn, Jess Kerr, Lauren Bell

Captain: Heather Knight
Vice-captain: Maia Bouchier

New Zealand women: 6 Players, England women: 5 Players


NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Bess Heath
Batters: Suzie Bates, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkle, Heather Knight, Maddy Green, Tammy Beaumont
All-rounders: Georgia Plimmer
Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Lauren Bell, Jess Kerr

Captain: Suzie Bates
Vice-captain: Heather Knight

New Zealand women: 5 Players, England women: 6 Players