ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction, CWG Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI Updates & More for 3rd Place Play-off of CWG Women's Cricket 2022
England will be the favorites to win this game considering the head to head records between both teams.
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England and New Zealand will play the 3rd Place Play-off against each other on Sunday (August 7) at the Edgbaston, Birmingham. The winner of this game will go on to win the bronze medal. This will be the second game for both teams against each other in the tournament. England thrashed New Zealand in the first game by 7 wickets after restricting them to just 71 runs. England will be hoping for a similar performance in this game. England will be the favorites to win this game considering the head-to-head records between both teams. England have won 23 out of 29 matches and New Zealand have managed to win only a single game out of the last 10 matches.
ENG-W vs NZ-W Match Details:
England Women vs New Zealand Women, 3rd Place Play-off
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Date & Time: 7th August at 2:30 PM IST and 10:00 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: SonyLIV
ENG-W vs NZ-W, 3rd Place Play-off, Pitch Report:
The average first innings score in the last 5 matches at the Edgbaston is 117 runs. The pitch is expected to remain balanced and provide decent support to both the batters and the bowlers. Pacers might be able to dominate in this game as we have seen in this tournament.
Injury News:
(will be added when there is an update)
ENG-W vs NZ-W, 3rd Place Play-off Probable Playing XIs:
England Women
Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Wyatt, Alice Capsey, Natalie Sciver (c), Amy Jones (wk), Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Sophie Ecclestone, Freya Kemp, Issy Wong, Sarah Glenn
New Zealand Women
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Georgia Plimmer, Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Isabella Gaze (wk), Hannah Rowe, Fran Jonas
Top Picks for ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – England Women
Katherine Brunt:
Her best performance with the ball in this tournament happened against New Zealand only in the last game. She picked 2 wickets for just 4 runs in 4 overs including a maiden over. Overall, she has taken 5 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 11.6, an economy of 4.46, and a strike rate of 15.6.
Alice Capsey:
The 17-years-old batter has emerged as one of the best performers for England in the tournament. She has made 130 runs in 4 matches at an average of 32.5 and a strike rate of 119.26. Capsey is the leading run-scorer for the English team in this tournament. In the first game against New Zealand, she made 23 runs off 19 deliveries and was the highest scorer for the team.
Top Picks – New Zealand Women
Sophie Devine:
She has been the top performer for New Zealand with both bat and the ball. She scored a half-century in the last game against Australia and picked a wicket as well. She has made 126 runs in 4 matches at an average of 31.5 and has taken 4 wickets as well.
Suzie Bates:
Her performance in this game will determine if New Zealand be able to win the bronze medal. In the two matches that New Zealand have lost, she has been dismissed for 6 runs and a duck. She is the leading run-scorer for the White Ferns in the tournament and has scored 131 runs in 4 matches at an average of 43.66.
ENG-W vs NZ-W Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
Suzie Bates | 131 runs | 202 points |
Alice Capsey | 130 runs | 194 points |
Sophie Devine | 126 runs and 4 wickets | 293 points |
Katherine Brunt | 5 wickets and 38 runs | 269 points |
Sophie Ecclestone | 5 wickets | 198 points |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Amy Jones, Danielle Wyatt, Brooke Halliday, Alice Capsey, Katherine Brunt (VC), Natalie Sciver, Sophie Devine (C), Amelia Kerr, Sophie Ecclestone, Lea Tahuhu, Freya Kemp
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Amy Jones, Danielle Wyatt, Suzie Bates, Alice Capsey, Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver (VC), Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas
ENG-W vs NZ-W Risky Captaincy Choice:
Lea Tahuhu:
She failed to pick a wicket in the first three matches for New Zealand. However, she returned to form in the last game against Australia. She picked 3 wickets for just 20 runs in 4 overs and even bowled a maiden over.
Freya Kemp:
The 17-years-old bowler made her T20I debut against South Africa last month. In 4 matches, she has taken 5 wickets at an average of 15, an economy of 6.81, and a strike rate of 13.2. She might be a risky captaincy choice as there are other players who have been in great form and can be picked as the captain.
Player you should avoid:
Maia Bouchier:
She has not been able to score more than 25 runs in the tournament and hence, can be avoided in your fantasy team.
Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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