ENG-W vs NZ-W 3rd T20I Forecast: Who Will win Today Match, Match Prediction

The third T20I of the 2024 New Zealand Women’s tour in England promises to be a showdown between England Women and New Zealand Women at the St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury on Thursday, 11 July 2024. Continue reading to discover the ENG-W vs NZ-W T20I Forecast for the third T20I of the New Zealand Women’s tour in England 2024.

T20I Preview

In the second T20I of the New Zealand Women’s tour in England, England Women secured a 23-run win over New Zealand Women through the DLS method. England took to the field first, scoring 89 runs for 6 wickets in their 9 overs. Alice Capsey led the scoring with 28 runs from 15 balls, followed by Maia Bouchier with 23 runs from 15 balls, and captain Heather Knight with 15 runs from 8 balls.

On the other hand, New Zealand Women struggled to mount a challenge in their chase, only managing 42 runs for the loss of 5 wickets in 6.4 overs. Brooke Halliday hit 14 runs from 9 balls, while captain Sophie Devine scored 9 runs from 9 balls. Wicketkeeper Izzy Gaze was the only one to score runs, making significant contributions to stabilize their innings.

England’s bowling lineup, led by Charlotte Dean, was particularly effective, with Dean taking 2 wickets for just 3 runs in 1 over, playing a key role in breaking New Zealand’s momentum. Lauren Bell and Natalie Sciver also contributed with wickets, playing a vital part in limiting New Zealand’s scoring opportunities. Despite their best efforts, New Zealand Women were unable to reach the target, leading to a decisive win for England Women. This match highlighted England’s strong bowling performance and New Zealand’s difficulties in establishing partnerships during their innings.

Pitch Analysis

The St Lawrence Ground in Canterbury is renowned for its fast-paced and bouncy pitch, making it a favorite among pace bowlers. Batting conditions are generally tough, leading to lower scores. Spin bowlers find the pitch moderately supportive, making their role essential in supporting the pace attack.

Head to Head

Matches Played

27

Won by England Women

16

Won by New Zealand Women

10

No Result

1

 

England Women’s Predicted XI:

Amy Jones (WK), H Knight, Danielle Wyatt, M Bouchier, Natalie Sciver, A Capsey, Charlotte Dean, D Gibson, S Ecclestone, S Glenn, L Bell

New Zealand Women’s Predicted XI:

Izzy Gaze (WK), M Green, Suzie Bates, B Halliday, G Plimmer, Sophie Devine, L Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, J Kerr, H Rowe, L Tahuhu

ENG-W vs NZ-W 2nd T20I, Match Forecast, Team Line-up, Second T20I Pitch Analysis

England emerged victorious in the initial T20I, securing a 59-run win at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, setting the stage for a potential 2-0 series lead.

Preview

The England women’s team is poised for a showdown with the New Zealand women in the second T20I match of their five-game series, scheduled for July 9 at the Sussex Central Ground. It’s worth noting that the New Zealand women’s tour of England begins with three ODI matches, during which the English team has shown a dominant performance, winning by a score of 3-0. However, the Kiwi team faced a significant setback in the first T20I game on July 6 at the Rose Bowl in Southampton. Despite this, they still have a strong opportunity to turn the tables in the second T20I match, aiming for a 1-1 series tie.

Regarding the first T20I, the home team achieved a commendable total of 197/3 over the allotted 20 overs. Nevertheless, the Kiwis struggled to maintain their wickets, falling short to 138/9, resulting in a 59-run defeat.

On the other hand, the Heather Knight team is eager to extend their winning streak in the T20 format following their 3-0 ODI series win and their 1-0 victory in the first T20I. However, the Sophie Devine team is determined to avenge their first T20I defeat against the hosts.

Pitch Report

The pitch is renowned for its even and smooth surface, providing consistent bounce and minimal ball movement, both in the air and on the ground. These ideal conditions are perfect for high-scoring games, allowing players to execute their shots with confidence and build strong partnerships.

England Women

AE Jones, ME Bouchier, DN Wyatt (C), HC Knight, A Capsey, NR Sciver (VC), CE Dean, S Ecclestone, S Glenn, F Kemp, LCN Smith

New Zealand Women

IC Gaze, ML Green, BM Halliday, SW Bates (C), G Plimmer, AC Kerr (VC), Eden Carson, S Devine, F Jonas, Jess Kerr, LMM Tahuhu

England Women vs New Zealand Women ODI: Match Prediction

The England Women’s team will face off against the New Zealand Women’s team in the opening game of the three-game ODI series at Chester-le-Street in Durham on Wednesday. England has shown a strong advantage over New Zealand, securing victories in the previous three series hosted in their home country. The England Women’s team has been performing exceptionally well, achieving a win in 8 out of their last 10 matches since 2023. On the other hand, the New Zealand Women’s team has only managed to secure victories in 5 out of their last 12 matches since the same year.

Venue and Pitch

The Chester-le-Street Riverside Ground in England has seen three One Day International (ODI) matches where the team chosen to bat first has clinched victories in two of them. Yet, in each of these matches, regardless of the result, the team’s captain has chosen to field after winning the toss. This means the likelihood of winning the toss translates to a 33.3% victory rate at Chester-le-Street.

When a team bats first at this ground, they tend to score an average of 168/9, whereas their opponents, chasing the target, usually manage an average score of 139/8. The ground has proven to be advantageous for both pace and spin bowlers. Fast bowlers have been successful, taking 66.7% of the wickets with an average run rate of 19.6 and a strike rate of 3.7. Spin bowlers, on the other hand, have achieved an average of 17.4 runs per wicket with a strike rate of 3.6.

Match Prediction

England’s women’s team is the clear favorite when playing at home, with a 70% chance of winning. They possess a strong lineup in both batting and bowling, along with a remarkable home record against New Zealand. Heather Knight, Nat Sciver, and Katherine Brunt are the players to watch out for in the England team. On the other hand, Amelia Kerr is expected to be the key player for New Zealand.

NZ-W vs ENG-W Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played 80
New Zealand Women won 36
England Women won 43
No results 1

New Zealand Squad : Sophie Devine (c), S Bates, E Carson, L Down, Izzy Gaze (wk), Maddy Green, M Greig, B Halliday, F Jonas, J Kerr, Amelia Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe

England Squad : H Knight (c), T Beaumont, M Bouchier, D Wyatt, S Dunkley, L Bell, Kate Cross, S Ecclestone, L Filer, S Glenn, C Dean, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Amy Jones