NZ-W vs EN-W: 3rd T20I Fantasy Predictions, Tips, Teams, Pitch Report & Top Picks

NZ-W vs EN-W, T20I Series: Fantasy Tips for the 3rd T20I [X]

After losing first T20I matches against England Women, 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 fantasy predictions, tips, pitch report, top picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Head-to-Head Stats

New Zealand Women have managed to win only seven out of the 32 T20Is played between the two sides. England Women have won 24 times while one encounter ended up with no result.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Pitch Report

In the early game phase, the pitch tends to provide more favourable conditions for bowlers, posing a challenge for batters to anticipate the line and length of deliveries accurately. However, batters gradually find their rhythm as the match progresses, making accumulating runs easier. Despite the initial dominance of bowlers, batters must invest time on the field to acclimate themselves. Given these dynamics, teams winning the toss at this venue might opt to bowl first, seeking to capitalize on the conditions that initially favour the bowlers.

Saxton Oval Ground Stats (T20Is Record)

Total matches: 3Matches won batting first: 3Matches won bowling first: 0

Average first innings score: 167Highest total recorded: 224/7 by New Zealand vs West IndiesLowest total recorded: 134/8 by New Zealand Women vs England Women

Fantasy Value from Pitch Report

• Big-hitters from the middle order on either side could well be profitable.
• Seam bowlers from either side will also get you good points.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Cricket Tips

Scenario 1: If New Zealand Women Bat First

• If the New Zealand women bat first, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, and Sophie Devine will be the key batters from their team.
• The bowling department will be handled by Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, and Sophie Devine.

Scenario 2: If England Women Bat First

• If the England Women bat first, Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, and Maia Bouchier will be the key batters from their team.
• The bowling department will be handled by Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Daniella Gibson and Sarah Glenn.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Winner Predictions

England Women are a brute force in this format of the game, and beating them won’t be easy for any team. New Zealand women have not been in great form. The England women are clear favourites to clinch a victory here against the New Zealand women.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Top Player Picks

Suzie Bates (NZ-W)

Suzie Bates, the right-handed opening batter, has scored the most so far on his team. Bates played a magnificent innings of 65 in the first game and she is also quite handy with the ball. She is the top pick for this match.

Amelia Kerr (NZ-W)

Amelia Kerr scored 44 runs in 36 balls in the last match, which was also the maximum for her team. She also picked up one wicket. She is a world-class all-rounder and a must-pick for this game.

Heather Knight (EN-W)

Skipper Heather Knight is batting excellently so far in this series; she has scored the most runs for her team in this series and bowled a few important overs for her team. She is the top pick for this match.

Lauren Bell (EN-W)

Lauren Bell is consistently picking up wickets for her team in this series; she is the top wicket-taker of this series so far and a top pick for this match.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Differential Picks

Sophie Devine (NZ-W)

Skipper Sophie Devine is a world-class all-rounder; she played decent all-round cricket in the last match, where she contributed with both bat and ball. She is a great differential pick for this match.

Maia Bouchier (EN-W)

Maia Bouchier has scored the second-most runs for her team so far in this series. She has the ability to score big and quick. She is also a great differential pick for this match.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Expert Advice

Given the conditions and the probable-XIs of both teams, a combination of 1-4-3-3 or 1-5-2-3 looks ideal and perfect for this match.

NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Bernadine BezuidenhoutBatters: Suzie Bates, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkle, Heather KnightAll-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Danielle GibsonBowlers: Sarah Glenn, Lea Tahuhu, Lauren Bell

Captain: Heather KnightVice-captain: Amelia Kerr

New Zealand women: 5 Players, England women: 6 Players

NZ-W vs EN-W - Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

Wicketkeeper: Bess HeathBatters: Suzie Bates, Maia Bouchier, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Maddy GreenAll-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia KerrBowlers: Charlie Dean, Fran Jonas, Lauren Bell

Captain: Heather KnightVice-captain: Suzie Bates

New Zealand women: 5 Players, England women: 6 Players