England Women vs New Zealand Women, ENGW vs NZW, Today Match Prediction 16 September 2021

engw vs nzw Match Prediction & Analysis

Host England will be looking to maintain their winning momentum when they take on New Zealand in the opening game of the ODI series at County Ground in Bristol on Thursday.

Captain Heather Knight will be pleased with his side’s decent performances in the three-match T20I series. The home side will be looking to field their strongest playing XI for their opening encounter against New Zealand women.

On the other hand, New Zealand will be desperate to turn their fortunes around in the one-day series. Captain Sophie Devine will need to lead from the front with bat and ball in this three-match series

TEAMS PREVIEW

England Women Preview

The home side will be looking be maintain their winning momentum in the three-match one-day series against New Zealand women.

In the batting department, the side will be relying on opener Tammy Beaumont, captain Heather Knight and all-rounder Natalie Sciver to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since September 2018, experienced opener Tammy Beaumont has been a consistent performer for England women in the 50-over format. She is currently leading the batting charts for the side with 929 runs at an average of 54.64, which includes two centuries and six half-centuries.

Besides Beaumont, Danielle Wyatt, Amy Ellen Jones and Sophie Dunkley are all quality players who can come with notable scores for England women in this format.-

In the bowling department, the side will be relying heavily on the pace trio of Katherine Brunt and Kate Cross and Anya Shrubsole to deliver crucial breakthroughs with the new-ball.

Sophie Ecclestone will be the lone spinner for England women for this opening game of the ODI series.

England Women Predicted Playing XI:

Heather Knight (captain), Anya Shrubsole, Danielle Wyatt, Amy Ellen Jones (wk), Natalie Sciver, Kate Cross, Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn.

England Women Actual Playing XI:

Lauren Winfield, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley Brown, Kate Cross, Amy Ellen Jones, Charlie Dean, Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver, Tammy Beaumont, Freya Davies, Katherine Brunt

New Zealand Women Preview

The visitors will be looking to deliver their best effort with bat and ball in this upcoming limited-overs series.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Amy Satterthwaite, Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green to deliver the bulk of the runs.

Since September 2018, middle-order Amy Satterthwaite has been a bankable performer for New Zealand in the limited-overs format. Left-hander has topped the batting charts for New Zealand during this period. In 15 ODIs played, Satterthwaite has accumulated 650 runs at an average of 50.00 with one century and four half-centuries to his name.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Lea Tahuhu, Leigh Kasperek, Hannah Rowe and Thamsyn Newton to provide timely breakthroughs in this opening contest.

New Zealand Women Predicted Playing XI:

Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Katey Martin (wk), Hayley Jensen, Thamsyn Newton, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Leigh Kasperek

New Zealand Women Actual Playing XI:

Jess Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Leigh Kasperek, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Katey Martin, Sophie Devine, Lauren Down, Lea Tahuhu

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Traditionally, the pitch at County Ground at Bristol is excellent for batting. The quick bowlers will have to work hard for their wickets on such docile surface. The weather forecast for the game to be played on Thursday is going to be light cloud with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

The County Ground in Bristol is going to host the first ODI game between England women and New Zealand women. The home side will take heart from the fact that they have won seven matches out of nine played at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be looking to win the toss and bowl first on this pitch. The previous two matches played at Bristol have been won by side batting second.