New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women, 2020, 5th T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips-Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th match of the T20I series between New Zealand Women vs South Africa Women will be played at the University Oval in Dunedin.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local (6:30 AM IST | 1:00 AM GMT).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

After being thrashed 3-0 in the ODIs, it’s been New Zealand who’ve dominated the T20I series for the major part. Both teams are building towards that mega T20 World Cup which is slated to start in less than two weeks. New Zealand women look to be the team in form and are looking good. They have racked up big scores while batting first and have hunted down totals of under 120 in the first two games.

South Africa’s batters have largely blown hot and cold and that’s one of the reasons for South Africa’s inability to perform in this series. The bowlers have done decently but took a beating at the hands of Sophie Devine in the last game. While the series is gone, the Proteas women will look to end the series on a high.

Weather Condition/Report

There are showers predicted on the morning of the game but the chances of rain are set to reduce by the time the game gets underway. However, it is expected to remain cloudy throughout. Moreover, the temperatures will range from 12 to 14 degrees according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Condition/Report

The University Oval in Dunedin is usually a good pitch to bat on. The ball comes on to the bat nicely. However, with the rain around and overcast conditions, there might be some nip for the fast bowlers. This is also the first match of the series at this venue.

Injury and Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

New Zealand Women:

Sophie Devine (C), Lauren Down, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Katey Martin (WK), Hayley Jensen, Anna Peterson, Holly Huddleston, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair.

Bench – Katie Perkins, Leigh Kasperek, Bernadine Bezuidenhout

South Africa Women:

Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt, Dane van Niekerk (C), Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Trisha Chetty (WK), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

Bench – Nondumiso Shangase, Marizanne Kapp, Tumi Sekhukune.

Top Picks

There’s absolutely no doubt that Sophie Devine will be among the top picks. She’s been in fabulous form and has scored three fifties and a hundred in this series. The White Ferns skipper has also done well with the ball. Anna Peterson has bowled well in this series. She picked up 3/14 in the last game and looked in good rhythm. South African skipper Dane van Niekerk has been her team’s best player. She’s done decently with the bat and can also chip in with the ball.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Dane van Niekerk, Lizelle Lee

Vice-captain Options – Suzie Bates, Laura Wolvaardt

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lizelle Lee

Batters – Lauren Down, Suzie Bates, Mignon du Preez, Laura Wolvaardt

All-Rounders – Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Dane van Niekerk (VC)

Bowlers – Jess Kerr, Anna Peterson, Ayabonga Khaka

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lizelle Lee

Batters – Sune Luus, Suzie Bates (VC), Mignon du Preez, Chloe Tryon

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Dane van Niekerk

Bowlers – Anna Peterson, Rosemary Mair, Shabnim Ismail, Jess Kerr

Expert Advice

The users can go in with a combination of one wicket-keeper, four batters and can either opt for three bowlers and three all-rounders or make it four and two.

There are quite a few changes expected with this being a dead rubber and the T20 World Cup starting in less than a fortnight. So wait for the playing XIs to be announced.

Probable Winners:

New Zealand Women are expected to win the fifth and final game in the T20I series against South Africa Women.

*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.