India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 : The excitement is building as India Women take on New Zealand Women in Match 4 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. Both teams are looking to start their campaign on a high note at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 4, 2024, at 7:30 PM IST. With star players on both sides, this promises to be a thrilling contest.
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Match Details
- Teams: India Women vs New Zealand Women
- Date: October 4, 2024
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
- Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar app and website
- Telecast: Star Sports Network
Match Preview: India Women vs New Zealand Women
India enters this fixture in good form, having won four of their last five matches, including a strong showing in the Women’s Asia Cup. However, a narrow loss to Sri Lanka in the final raised some concerns. Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, and Deepti Sharma will be key players to watch as India eyes their first ever T20 World Cup title.
On the other hand, New Zealand has had a tough run, losing all of their last five T20Is, including a 0-3 defeat to Australia. Skipper Sophie Devine, along with Amelia Kerr and Suzie Bates, will be looking to turn things around and secure a crucial win to end their losing streak.
Pitch and Weather Report
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium is known for its slow and spinner friendly surface. Batters may struggle initially, but as the dew sets in during the second innings, the pitch could ease up. Teams batting second tend to have a higher success rate here, making the toss crucial.
- Pitch type: Slow and spinner friendly
- Average score: 130-150
- Weather: Warm and clear skies, with no rain expected
Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Captaincy Picks
- Amelia Kerr (NZ): A genuine all rounder, Kerr is a perfect choice for captaincy. She bowls her full quota of overs and can bat in the top order, making her a game changer for your fantasy team.
- Smriti Mandhana (IND): In great touch during the warm ups, Mandhana’s consistency with the bat makes her a strong vice captain pick.
Key Players to Watch
- Sophie Devine (NZ): New Zealand’s captain, known for her explosive batting and sharp bowling.
- Deepti Sharma (IND): A versatile all rounder, capable of contributing with both bat and ball.
- Suzie Bates (NZ): One of the most experienced players, Bates’ performances at the top of the order will be key for New Zealand.
- Pooja Vastrakar (IND): An exciting all rounder who can swing the game with her powerful lower order hitting and effective bowling.
India Women’s Predicted Playing XI
- Shafali Verma
- Smriti Mandhana (vc)
- Yastika Bhatia
- Harmanpreet Kaur (c)
- Jemimah Rodrigues
- Richa Ghosh (wk)
- Deepti Sharma
- Pooja Vastrakar
- Asha Sobhana
- Radha Yadav
- Renuka Singh Thakur
New Zealand Women’s Predicted Playing XI
- Suzie Bates
- Georgia Plimmer
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Devine (c)
- Brooke Halliday
- Maddy Green
- Isabella Gaze (wk)
- Hannah Rowe
- Jess Kerr
- Leigh Kasperek
- Lea Tahuhu
Dream11 Prediction
- Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues
- All-rounders: Leigh Kasperek, Sophie Devine, Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr
- Bowlers: Radha Yadav, Jess Kerr
- Captain:Smriti Mandhana
- Vice captain: Harmanpreet Kaur
- Wicketkeeper: Richa Ghosh
Batters: Suize Bates, Jeminah Rodrigues, Shafali Verma
All rounders: Leigh Kasperek, Sophie Devine, Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar
Bowlers: Leah Tahuhu, Radha Yadav - Captain: Deepti Sharma
Vice captain: Shafali Verma
Match Prediction
Given the conditions and recent form, India Women are slight favorites to win this clash. Their spinners, combined with match-winners like Mandhana and Harmanpreet, could prove too strong for the Kiwis, who are struggling for form. However, if New Zealand’s experienced core of Devine, Kerr, and Bates perform well, they can cause an upset.
Prediction: India Women to win.
Don’t miss the action live on Disney+Hotstar and Star Sports Network as India begins its T20 World Cup campaign with high hopes of securing a victory over New Zealand.
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FAQs
When is the India vs New Zealand Women’s T20 World Cup match?
The match is on October 4, 2024, at 7:30 PM IST
