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ENGW vs NZW Win Probability
Toss Winner - New Zealand won the toss and choose to bowl first
Can New Zealand produce their first win of the tour at Hove? Will England rewrite history by picking up their first win against New Zealand at this venue?
- New Zealand have not been able to defeat England in this tour so far.
- England have a massive lead over New Zealand in the overall head to head, with 28 wins and 8 losses so far.
- England have just lost 3 games in the last 10 encounters against New Zealand.
We are backing England Women as winners of this contest.
| Tournament: | New Zealand Women Tour Of England, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | County Ground, New Road, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.1°C|Overcast |
ENGW vs NZW Match Prediction & Analysis
With the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup in Bangladesh fast approaching, this T20I series is crucial for both England and New Zealand to test their form and strategies as they get down to assembling the best squad of players that could win them the trophy in foreign conditions. Both teams are considered frontrunners for the World Cup, and this series provides a valuable opportunity to fine-tune their skills before the big event.
England ed the first test in flying colours after it unleashed its spin-heavy bowling lineup on an unsuspecting New Zealand batting attack.
England’s spinners were instrumental in helping their team draw first blood in the five-match series and will play a huge role in the matches to come. Spin bowling is expected to play a significant role in Bangladesh, so how these teams play spin in general and how they use spin bowling to their advantage when bowling will be a big talking points.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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TEAMS PREVIEW
England Women Preview
England comes into the second match brimming with confidence after a convincing win in the first. England dominated the series opener, with their spin attack leading the charge.
Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, and Linsey Smith all impressed, showcasing England's amazing depth in this department. This variety and depth in spin bowling will be a major weapon for England throughout the series, especially considering the conditions expected in Bangladesh for the World Cup.
Sarah Glenn, a left-arm spinner, was particularly economical and picked up three crucial wickets. Veteran spinner Ecclestone, the highest wicket-taker for England in T20Is since the 2020 World Cup, had an ordinary outing the other day but will be looking for course correction quickly. Ecclestone's ability to take wickets and control the run rate will be crucial in restricting New Zealand's scoring.
With the bat, Nat Sciver Brunt continued her stellar form, while Danielle Wyatt and Maia Boucher provided valuable contributions at the top of the order. England will look to build on this momentum and solidify their batting and bowling strategies, particularly against spin.
England Women Predicted Playing XI:
Danielle Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn
England Women Key Players From Previous Game Of New Zealand Women Tour Of England, 2024
England Women Actual Playing XI:
Heather Knight, Maia Bouchier, Amy Jones, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Charlie Dean, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, Natalie Sciver, Lauren Bell, Sophie Ecclestone
New Zealand Preview
Aware of the key challenge facing them--England's potent spin attack-- New Zealand is expected to adopt a two-pronged strategy. They might look to be aggressive during the powerplay overs, putting pressure on the England pacers with players. However, against the spinners in the middle overs, they might adopt a more cautious approach, focusing on rotating the strike and building partnerships.
Key batters like Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Amelia Kerr will be crucial in executing this plan. Bates and Kerr are both capable of taking advantage of the fielding restrictions during this phase and putting up a big score. They will look to target boundaries and rotate the strike to keep the scoreboard ticking. However, once the spin is introduced in the middle overs, New Zealand's batters will likely switch gears and play a little cautiously.
The focus will be on rotating the strike, taking singles and twos, and avoiding risky shots that could lead to wickets. The in-form Amelia Kerr, will play a crucial role in navigating this period. Kerr's ability to bat sensibly and rotate the strike along with her power-hitting capabilities will be vital. The key for New Zealand will be to build a solid platform during the powerplay and then bat sensibly against the spin to ensure they post a competitive total.
Kerr will also be a vital weapon with her leg-spin bowling, aiming to counter England's batting lineup. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a vital cog in their lineup.
New Zealand Predicted Playing XI:
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas
New Zealand Key Players From Previous Game Of New Zealand Women Tour Of England, 2024
New Zealand Actual Playing XI:
Isabella Gaze, Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The pitch here is generally good for surface, offering a good bounce and carry. The forecast suggests a couple of showers early in the day post which the weather should be clear for a game of cricket with a minimal chance of rain. Bowlers might get some assistance if there is moisture trapped in the wicket. However, as we have seen in the past matches here, the wicket could become a little uneven as the match goes on and spin might come into play later in the innings.
ENGW vs NZW Pitch Report
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Batting Conditions
Pace Bowling
Spin Bowling
Historically, Hove hasn't been a great hunting ground for England's women coming up against the White Ferns. They have lost all their encounters to New Zealand with their most recent T20 in Sep 2021 ending up in a defeat. New Zealand, on the other hand, will be looking to capitalize on this and exploit any home ground jitters.
Toss: To Bowl
Winning the toss will be crucial. Traditionally, chasing has been a touch easier at Hove, so the captain winning the toss might elect to bowl first and put pressure on the opposition's batting.
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Winning Prediction
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter that could go either way. England’s poor returns against New Zealand at this venue makes this contest even, but we still think the hosts given the red-hot form they’re in will breeze past their Kiwi counterparts like they did in Southampton
We are backing England Women as winners of this contest.
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