NZL-W vs WIN-W 11Wickets Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update for Match 1 of Women’s Cricket Cup ODI

Preview:

New Zealand Women and West Windies Women lock horns in the first match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022. The White Ferns have been in tremendous form of late, defeating India Women by a score-line of 4-1 in a 5 match ODI series. Although the hosts suffered a shock defeat to Pakistan in the first warm-up game, they bounced back in style to claim a 9-wicket win over Australia in the second practice fixture. New Zealand chased down a score of 322 runs in just about 43 overs, with 9 wickets to spare.

As for West Windies Women, they were defeated by a score-line of 2-0 in a four-match ODI series against South Africa. They also lost both their warm-up games against India and Australia by pretty huge margins.

Match Details:

New Zealand Women vs West Indies Women, Match 1

Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui

Date & Time: March 04, 6:30 AM IST and 2:00 PM Local time

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney+Hotstar

NZL-W vs WIN-W, Match 1 Pitch Report:

Mount Maunganui has generally offered batter-friendly wickets. Hence, we can expect a run-scoring feist in the first fixture of the tournament. Fast bowlers could also have the advantage in the early part of the second innings, with the windy conditions leading to favorable swing bowling conditions.

Injury News:

(will be added when there is an update)

NZL-W vs WIN-W, Match 1 Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand Women

Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (c), Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Amy Satterthwaite, Katey Martin (wk), Lauren Down, Hayley Jensen, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Hannah Rowe

West Indies Women

Deandra Dottin, Rashada Williams, Kycia Knight (wk), Stafanie Taylor (c), Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle, Chinelle Henry, Anisa Mohammed, Shamilla Connell, Shakera Selman, Chedean Nation

Top Picks for NZL-W vs WIN-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Sophie Devine is a must pick in your fantasy teams. The White Ferns skipper bats at the top of the order, scoring 2,918 runs in 121 matches at an average of 30.1. Moreover, with the ball, she has picked up 86 wickets at an average of 36.8.

Amy Satterthwaite has an impressive record in ODI cricket. She has scored 4464 runs in 138 ODIs at an average of 38.8. She can prove to be pretty handy with the ball as well, as she has managed to pick up 47 wickets so far.

Stafanie Taylor is one of the top all-rounders in world cricket. The West Indian skipper has amassed 5,147 runs in 137 matches at an astonishing average of 45.5. Moreover, she averages more than a wicket per game, as she has 148 scalps to her name in ODIs.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NZL-W vs WIN-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Chedean Nation, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Stafanie Taylor (vc), Hayley Matthews, Suzie Bates, Deandra Dottin, Maddy Green, Anisha Mohammed, Jess Kerr, Hayley Jensen

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NZL-W vs WIN-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Katey Martin, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin (vc), Amy Satterthwaite (c), Rashada Williams, Anisha Mohammed, Jess Kerr, Hayley Jensen, Hannah Rowe

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain Options: Sophie Devine, Amy Satterthwaite

Vice-Captain Options: Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin

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.