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CLAIM NOWToss Winner - New Zealand won the toss and choose to bat first
New Zealand beat West Indies by 8 runs
New Zealand Women enjoy a 17-5 head-to-head record against West Indies Women in T20Is.
We are backing West Indies Women as the winners of the second semi-final.
Tournament: | ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024 |
Format: | t20 |
Venue: | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates |
Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
Weather: | 33.2°C|Clear |
West Indies Women will take on New Zealand Women in the second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup, 2024 this Saturday. The high-octane clash will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. New Zealand have had the upper hand over West Indies in T20Is in recent times. However, West Indies will be flying high after their emphatic victory over England in their last league game and hence can’t be taken lightly.
119/0 in 17.5 6.67
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South Africa beat West Indies by 10 wickets118/6 in 20.0 5.9
131/5 in 17.0 7.71
127/4 in 20.0 6.35
West Indies Women have stormed into the semis after a stunning performance against England Women in their final group match. 23-year-old left-hander Qiana Joseph smashed an impressive 52 runs off 38 balls, forging a 100-run alliance with her captain, Hayley Matthews, who scored 50 off 38. This partnership powered the 2016 champions to successfully chase down the 141-run target with 12 balls and six wickets remaining.
Matthews is their most important player. The star all-rounder has already scored 102 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 113, while also taking 4 wickets at 6.06.
With Qiana Joseph certain to continue the opening role in the semi-finals, the middle-order will be comprised of capable batters like Shemaine Campbelle and Deandra Dottin.
Among the bowlers, look out for Afy Fletcher, who has 8 wickets in 4 innings at 6.13. Karishma Ramharack (4 wickets at 6.06) could also prove to be a useful option if they need to break a partnership.
Key Players: Hayley Matthews, Afy Fletcher, Qiana Joseph
Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews, Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack
New Zealand Women have had a terrific campaign in this World Cup after suffering a horrific year in the format. They lost only game in the group stage – against Australia – and have looked pretty solid otherwise.
Opener Georgia Plimmer has been their most consistent batter in the tournament, scoring 108 runs in 4 innings at a strike rate of 122. Following her closely are Sophie Devine (96 runs in 4 innings at 114) and Suzie Bates (92 runs in 4 innings at 90). These three are the pillars of New Zealand’s batting and how they perform will decide the White Ferns’ fate in the match.
New Zealand’s bowling has been fantastic, with Amelia Kerr leading the charge. The leg-spinner has thrived in these conditions, taking 10 wickets in just 4 innings at 4.20. New ball bowlers Rosemary Mair and Eden Carson have been among the wickets and could pose serious problems to West Indies’ batters.
Key Players: Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer
The surface at Sharjah Cricket Stadium is known for its slow and tacky nature. Once the new ball loses its luster, batters will find it difficult to time the ball. Success will require both patience and clever tactics to accumulate runs. Expect both teams to rely heavily on their spin bowlers, so batters mustn’t get stuck in their innings. Making the most of the powerplay overs is essential, as it sets the stage for capitalizing on scoring opportunities as the match progresses.
The weather in Sharjah will be hot, humid, and clear. There is no chance of rain, so we will get a full match.
Pitch Condition
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Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
Pace BounceSpin Bowling
High TurnThe average first innings score at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium over the last 10 matches is just 119. The highest total posted at the venue in this World Cup is Australia’s 151-8 versus India. They won that match by 9 runs. The team batting first in this game will be looking to set a score of around 150-160 runs to be ahead of the opposition.
Three of the last four matches played at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in this World Cup have been won by the chasing side. Both teams are hence likely to look to field first.
This one has all the makings of a thrilling contest. Both teams have lost just one game and are coming into the semi-finals on the back of a resounding win. New Zealand’s bowling is better, but West Indies are looking dangerous with the bat. History favors the Kiwis, but if West Indies’s batters get going again, they will take the game away from the opposition very quickly. We have a feeling it will be West Indies’ day.
We are backing West Indies Women as the winners of the second semi-final.
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