NZ-W vs EN-W: 3rd T20I Top Captain, Vice-captain Picks & Player Stats

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New Zealand Women (NZ-W) and England Women (EN-W) are all set to take on each other in the third T20 International of the five-match T20I series. The match will be played at the Saxton Oval, Nelson in New Zealand at on Sunday, March 24th, 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)

Player
Series Stats
Average Fantasy Points
Suzie Bates (NZ-W)84 Runs in 2 Innings57.5
Amelia Kerr (NZ-W)44 Runs & 1 Wicket in 1 Innings98
Heather Knight (EN-W)119 Runs in 2 Innings
85.5
Lauren Bell (EN-W)2 Wickets in 2 Innings 71
Sophie Devine (NZ-W)17 Runs & 2 Wickets in 1 Innings79


NZ-W vs EN-W - Toss Factor

The skipper winning the toss will look to bat first here. Batting first sides have won all three matches compared to teams batting second on this pitch in T20I.

Scenario: If New Zealand Women win the toss

If New Zealand women win the toss, they would like to bat first in this venue. Suzie Bates will lead the batting department from the front, along with batters like Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, and Sophie Devine, who look to put a big total on the board. Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, and Sophie Devine, they will be playing an important part while bowling second.

Scenario: If England Women win the toss

If New Zealand women win the toss, they too would like to bat first in this venue. Skipper Heather Knight will lead the batting department from the front, along with batters like Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, and Sophia Dunkley, who look to put a big total on the board. For the England women, Lauren Bell will lead the front, along with Charlie Dean, Daniella Gibson and Sarah Glenn. They will be playing an important part while bowling second.


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 out 84 runs in two innings with a strike rate of 131.25 so far. Her batting position and all-round ability make her a great C/VC option for this game.

Heather Knight (EN-W): England women's skipper Heather Knight has been playing brilliant cricket for the last two matches; she has scored 119 runs in two innings with a strike rate of 150.63. Her current form and all-round ability make her a top C/VC option for this game.


Scenario: If England Women Bat First

Heather Knight (EN-W): As mentioned earlier, Heather Knight has showcased a brilliant batting performance in the last match, and she is also quite handy with the ball. She will be a top C/VC option for this game, irrespective of the toss.

Amelia Kerr (NZ-W): Amelia Kerr showcased a brilliant all-round performance in the last match. She has scored 44 runs with a strike rate of 122.22 and picked up one wicket. She is a great fit for this category.


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

Sophie Devine (NZ-W): Sophie Devine is a world-class all-rounder; she has scored 17 runs and picked up two wickets in the last match, but her performance in the WPL 2024 was not good. She is a risky yet worthy choice for this game.

Maia Bouchier (EN-W): Maia Bouchier is the second-highest run scorer for her team so far in this series. She has scored 55 runs in two innings, but she managed to score only 12 runs on 20 balls in the last match.


NZ-W vs EN-W - Stay Aways

Isabella Gaze (NZ-W): Isabella Gaze is completely out of form, in last two matches in this series she has scored two runs only.  Looking at her experience, she could be given a miss.