WI-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 3rd T20I match?

After registering one win apiece in the series, the focus now shifts to the third T20I between the West Indies Women and New Zealand that will be played at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua on Sunday, October 2. Both the Windies and Kiwis have been equally dominant so far.

The Caribbean team would be hoping to take a series lead. Even though they lost the previous encounter, they can be an unpredictible side on the given day in this format. In fact, the 2016 World T20 champions had stunned the White Ferns in the series-opener as they successfully defended a paltry total of 115.

New Zealand, on the other hand, quickly managed to recover from the setback and staged a remarkable comeback in the second T20I, registering an emphatic six-wicket win in the final over. Even though the game went down to the wire like the first T20I, there were absolutely no hiccups for New Zealand this time around as they had wickets in hand.

Match Details

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Date and Time: October 2, 11:00 PM IST

Where to Watch: FanCode

Pitch Report

The wicket at Antigua is a balanced one and offers assistance to both the batters and bowlers alike. However, the spinners could get a lot of purchase from this track as the ball is expected to turn and the wicket being on the slower side in the second innings. Taking the last match's results into consideration, the captain winning the toss might want to bowl first.

Probable Playing XIs

West Indies Women:

Hayley Matthews (c), Natasha McLean (wk), Aaliyah Alleyne, Chedean Nation, Kyshona Knight, Rashada Williams, Chinelle Henry, Shabika Gajnabi, Afy Fletcher, Shakera Selman, Karishma Ramharack

New Zeland Women:

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Lauren Down, Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe, Isabella Gaze (wk), Fran Jonas

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates has been one of the most accomplished batters for a long time and she is one of their key batters alongside skipper Sophie Devine. She ensured that the New Zealand batting did not suffer a collapse like the opening game and held on firmly from one end as she scored a match-winning 54. 

Probable Best Bowler

Hayley Jensen

Hayley Jensen was the pick of the New Zealand bowlers in the last fixture that helped in restricting the Windies to a below par total. She finished with figures of 3/24 from her four overs at an economy of exactly six. Jensen has been in good form on this tour and she can keep the batters guessing with her incredible bowling spells. 

Today's Match Prediction: New Zealand Women to win 

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.