This second last group stage encounter presents a study in contradictions. Women of England They have already secured their place in the semi-finals and their focus is on momentum and fine-tuning their strategy ahead of the knockouts, perhaps experimenting with their squad. For New Zealand womenOfficially eliminated after a disappointing campaign plagued by weather and heavy losses, this match is a chance to salvage some pride, finish their tournament on a high and give captain Sophie Devin a fitting send-off.
Nat increasesThe England side cruised through the group stages and showed championship pedigree, but their campaign was not without its Wobbles. Expect England to look for an all-round performance to settle this one in England, looking for a confidence boost and a win ahead of the knockout stages.
The White Ferns endured a difficult tournament when they often failed to click as a unit. Their bowling attack has been expensive and the batting has struggled for flashes of brilliance, depth and consistency.
Eng-W vs NZ-W, Women’s World Cup: Match details
- Date and Time: October 26; 11:00 AM at 05:30 AM GMT
- Location: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam
Field report at ACA-VDCA stadium
The ACA-VDCA stadium in Visakhapatnam offers a generally balanced surface, albeit a friendly one with frequent bounce and real pace, allowing the batsmen to play their shots. The pitch is generally good for batting, especially early. A score around 270 in the Women’s ODIS is considered competitive. A fast bowler may find some early movement with the new ball, but later on he has to rely on cutters and changers. Spinners tend to become a more significant factor as the match progresses, particularly in the middle overs, as the surface often offers more pace and spin.
Teams
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Bella James
Women of England: Amy Jones (WK), Tammy Beaumont, Heather KnightNat Sophia Dunkley, Sophia Dunkley, Emma Lambey, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Sarah Glenn, EM Arlott, Lauren Filer
ENG-W vs NZ-W head to head record in Odis
Matches played: 85 | New Zealand won: 37 | England won: 46 | Closed / no result: 2
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Eng-W vs NZ-W, Women’s World Cup: Today’s match prediction
Case 1:
- England women win the toss and bat first
- England Women’s PowerPlay Score: 50-60
England women’s total score: 280-300
Case 2:
- New Zealand women win the toss and bat first
- New Zealand Women’s PowerPlay Score: 40-50
- New Zealand Women’s Total Score: 260-280
Match result: Team fight first to win the game.
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