New Zealand Women's quest for a place in the final after 14 years
| Date | October 18, 2024 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Format | T20i |
| Series | ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Hayley Matthews has odds of 2.40 to be West Indies Women's best batter.
- Suzie Bates has odds of 3.30 to be New Zealand Women's best batter.
- Hayley Matthews has odds of 3.10 to be West Indies Women's best bowler
- Amelia Kerr has odds of 2.95 to be New Zealand Women's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the 2nd Semifinal in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024, and West Indies Women will take on New Zealand Women in this game. Both teams have done well in the league stage to knock out bigger teams. New Zealand beat Pakistan Women in the last game and shall start the game with higher odds, owing to their good record against West Indies. They have their batters in good form and expect good performances from the senior players. West Indies Women cannot be written off. They have a strong group of players who can deliver stunning blows to their opponents. Both teams have big stakes in this contest; we expect it to go down the wire.
West Indies Women Preview
Hayley Matthews and her girls have done well in the tournament. After losing the first game, which saw their odds go down on cricket betting sites, they have made a strong comeback with three consecutive wins. Their batters are in good form, and Matthews would look to lead from the front, deliver a strong show, and take her team to the first final since 2016.
Haley Matthews and Qiana Joseph scored fifties in the last game, and the team expects a good start from the pair. Shemaine Campbelle must anchor the innings and build partnerships with Deandra Dottin and Chinelle Henry. Aaliyah Alleyne, Chedean Nation, and Zaida James must do the heavy lifting in the lower middle order.
Chinelle Henry and Zaida James must pick early wickets as the Kiwi top order has done well this tournament. Hayley Matthews and Afy Fletcher have been the team's best bowlers in this tournament, and the team expects a good show from them in the middle overs. Deandra Dottin and Aaliyah Alleyne complete a strong attack for the team.
Expected Starting XI for West Indies Women
Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
New Zealand Women Preview
Sophie Devine's team has punched above its weight in this tournament. They entered the tournament with several poor performances and started low on most cricket betting apps. However, they have performed well, winning three out of four games. They enjoy a good record against West Indies Women, and Devine would like her players to deliver a strong performance and enter the final for the first time since 2010.
Georgia Plimmer and Suzie Bates have done well at the top, and the team expects a strong show from them. Devine must use her experience and steer the innings in the middle order, along with Amelia Kerr and Brooke Halliday. The team will expect quick runs in the lower middle order from Maddy Green and Isabella Gaze.
The bowling attack has done well in this tournament. The team expects a good show from Rosemary Mair and Eden Carson with the new ball. Fran Jonas and Lea Tahuhu have bowled tight spells, and the team expects them to build on that form. Bates, Amelia Kerr, and Devine have experience and add depth to this attack.
Expected Starting XI for New Zealand Women
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
TOSS: To Bowl First
The team chasing the score in the last four games has won three times. The wicket is good to bat, and defending scorers is never easy here. Looking at the past results, the team winning the toss shouldn't have doubts about bowling on this track upon winning the toss.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
It will be a warm evening in Sharjah, and we expect the weather conditions to be perfect for this game. The wicket will be good to bat on as the ball comes to the bat nicely. Batters can play their strokes easily on this surface, and the side that bats first shall need 160 on the board to feel safe.
OUR PREDICTION
West Indies Women have been excellent in this tournament. However, their poor record against New Zealand hurts their chances. They have defeated the Kiwis only once in the last 10 games. New Zealand has their top order in good form and a strong bowling attack. Based on the record between the two teams, we expect New Zealand to start ahead.
Our prediction is for New Zealand Women to win
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