Hagley Oval, Christchurch, New Zealand
New Zealand Women
England Women
New Zealand Women
England Women
New Zealand women face uphill battle against England women in series opener
Expect England women to edge past New Zealand women in this opening contest.
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New Zealand women will be desperate to break their losing streak when they take on England women in the opening game of the T20I series at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Tuesday.
New Zealand have included uncapped players like Frances Mackay, Brooke Halliday and Fran Jones for the three-match one-day series. Captain Sophie Devine will be looking to lead from the front with bat and help New Zealand put on a decent show in this opening fixture.
On the other hand, England have also uncapped players like Sophie Dunkley, Mady Villiers, Freya Davies and Natasha Farrant for the upcoming one-day series. England Captain Heather Knight will be looking to field their strongest playing XI for this series opener.
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With experienced opener Suzie Bate ruled out of the ODI series, Hayley Jensen or Brooke Halliday might open the innings for New Zealand.
New Zealand women will be looking to turn their fortunes around in the 50-over format. The side has lost nine consecutive matches on the bounce.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the experienced duo of Sophie Devine and Amy Satterthwaite to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Feb 2018, all-rounder Sophie Devine has been a consistent performer with the bat and topped the batting charts for New Zealand women in the 50-over format. In 19 matches, Sophie Devine has accumulated 843 runs at an average of 52.68 with three centuries and four half-centuries to her name.
In the warm-up games, Natalie Dodd have shown excellent form at the top of the innings. She will certainly be slotted into the playing XI for this game.
In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu and Amelia Kerr to provide crucial breakthroughs.
Since Feb 2018, Amelia Kerr has topped the bowling charts for New Zealand women in limited-overs cricket. In 19 matches played, Kerr has claimed 25 wickets at an average of 25.96.
Natalie Dodd, Amy Satterthwaite, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Hayley Jensen, Katey Martin, Frances Mackay, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu, Fran jonas
After almost six months, England women will be looking to play their first international game against New Zealand women.
In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tammy Beaumont, Amy Jones and Heather Knight to deliver the bulk of the runs.
Since Feb 2019, opener Tammy Beaumont has been standout performer with the bat. In 15 ODIs, Tammy Beaumont has accumulated 601 runs at an average of 42.92 with two centuries and two half-centuries to her name.
Besides Tammy Beaumont, captain Heather Knight and all-rounder Natalie Sciver have shown excellent form with the bat.
Lauren Winfield, Amy Jones and Fran Wilson will make up the middle-order for England women for this game.
In the bowling department, the side will be relying on likes of Katherine Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone and Kate Cross to make crucial breakthroughs in this contest.
Sarah Glenn, Danielle Wyatt, Tash Farrant, Sophie Ecclestone, Amy Ellen Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Fran Wilson, Natalie Sciver, Freya Davies, Katherine Brunt
Hr | Temp | Rain | W. speed | W. direction | Clouds |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
00h | 29 | 0 mm. | 5.15 k/h | From: N | 88% |
03h | 27 | 0 mm. | 6.02 k/h | From: NE | 97% |
06h | 24 | 0 mm. | 4.09 k/h | From: ENE | 97% |
09h | 22 | 0 mm. | 7.69 k/h | From: NNW | 83% |
12h | 20 | 0 mm. | 5.51 k/h | From: NNE | 91% |
15h | 19 | 0 mm. | 6.88 k/h | From: NE | 100% |
18h | 19 | 0 mm. | 7.23 k/h | From: NE | 94% |
21h | 22 | 0 mm. | 9.53 k/h | From: NNE | 86% |
With strong winds with sunny intervals expected for Tuesday’s game, the wicket might something on offer for bowlers with the new-ball.
Hagley Oval in Christchurch is going to host the opening game of one-day series between New Zealand women and England women.
New Zealand women will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous four one-day matches at this venue
With perfect weather for Tuesday, both the teams will be looking to win the toss and bat first. The average first inning score at the venue is around 250 runs.
Based on overall squads, England women will be confident of beating New Zealand women in this game.
With likes of Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver and Tammy Beaumont in decent form this season, England women will be looking to produce a strong show with the bat.
On the other hand, New Zealand women will have to raise their game with the bat in order to compete with England women.
Expect England women to edge past New Zealand women in this opening contest.
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