England Women vs New Zealand Women, ENGW vs NZW, Today Match Prediction 21 September 2021

engw vs nzw Match Prediction & Analysis

England women will be looking to clinch the ODI series when they take on New Zealand women in the third game at Grace Road at Leicester.

In the second game of the one-day series, England women registered a narrow win over New Zealand women, courtesy splendid performances from Danielle Wyatt, Kate Cross and Charlotte Dean. With this result, England women have taken a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series.

On the other hand, New Zealand women will need to make significant improvements with bat and ball to stay alive in the ODI series. The visitors will be hoping that the premier players can come to the party in the third game of the one-day series.

TEAMS PREVIEW

England Women Preview

The team management will be looking to stick with the same playing XI that featured in the second game of the one-day series.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Lauren Winfield, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Natalie Sciver and Danielle Wyatt to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the 2nd ODI, Danielle Wyatt was the standout performer with the bat against New Zealand women. He played exceedingly well and finished the innings with the top-score of 63 off 72 balls with the help of four boundaries and two sixes.

Besides Danielle Wyatt, Lauren Winfield scored 39 runs off 66 balls with the help of four fours. Natasha Farrant chipped in with 22 runs off 31 balls with the help of three fours.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Natasha Farrant, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone and Charlotte Dean to make crucial breakthroughs.

Off-spinner Charlotte Dean was the standout bowler on display for England women and finished with the figures of 4 for 36 in his eight overs. Besides Charlotte Dean, Kate Cross bowled well and claimed 3 for 43 in his eight overs.

England Women Predicted Playing XI:

Lauren Winfield Hill, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight (c), Natalie Sciver, Amy Ellen Jones (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Natasha Farrant

England Women Actual Playing XI:

Danielle Wyatt, Tash Farrant, Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophia Dunkley Brown, Charlie Dean, Lauren Winfield, Amy Ellen Jones, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Katherine Brunt

New Zealand Women Preview

The visitors will have to put in an improved batting performance against England women in the 3rd ODI at Leicester.

In the batting department, the onus will be on the likes of Suzie Bates, Amy Satterthwaite, Sophie Devine and Brooke Halliday to do the bulk of the scoring.

In the previous match, Brooke Halliday scored 29 runs off 42 balls with the help of four boundaries, whereas Suzie Bates chipped in with 28 runs off 34 balls with the help of five fours.

In the bowling department, the onus will be on the likes of Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe and Leigh Kasperek to deliver crucial breakthroughs in this fixture.

In the 2nd ODI, Hannah Rowe and Leigh Kasperek bowled well and claimed three wickets apiece.

New Zealand Women Predicted Playing XI:

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

New Zealand Women Actual Playing XI:

Amy Satterthwaite, Brooke Halliday, Leigh Kasperek, Hayley Jensen, Maddy Green, Lea Tahuhu, Suzie Bates, Molly Penfold, Sophie Devine, Lauren Down, Katey Martin

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will provide an interesting battle between bat and ball. The weather forecast for Tuesday is going to be sunny intervals with gentle breeze.

Venue Details

Grace Road in Leicester is going to host the third ODI between England women and New Zealand women.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the sides will be looking to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 200 runs.