WI-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction - Who will win today’s 2nd T20I match?

West Indies take on New Zealand in the second T20I of the ongoing five-match series in North Sound, Antigua, on October 1, Saturday. West Indies registered a thrilling 1-run win in the first match, defending a meagre target of 116, thanks to a top-class bowling performance by pacer Chenille Henry.

The initial damage was done by Amelia Kerr in the first innings with a spell of three for 16 in four overs. Aaliyah Alleyne, on a challenging wicket, played a valuable hand with the knock of 49 off 37 despite the hosts getting bowled out for 115. New Zealand, in the second innings, never got going as they lost wickets at regular intervals with none of the batters, barring Hannah Rowe, who scored 27. 

Rowe also almost pulled off a miraculous chase in the last over, whe they needed 20 off six. West Indies will look to carry on the momentum, winning two wins on the spin against the Kiwis across formats.

Match Details

Venue: Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, North Sound, Antigua

Date and Time: October 1, 11:00 PM IST

Where to Watch: FanCode

Pitch Report

Sir Vivian Richards Stadium provides an even contest between bat and ball. It can get harder to bat on in the second innings with the surface getting slower and offering more turn. Out of the 14 T20Is that the venue has hosted, teams batting first won ten times, while the teams chasing won it four times. It was also shown in the fiest T20I that the going gets tougher in the second innings.

Probable Playing XIs

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

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

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Sophie Devine:

The Kiwi captain Sophie Devine is an experienced campaigner in T20Is, with over 100 matches under her belt. She has been in great form with the bat in the format, scoring 231 runs in seven matches at an average of 38.50 this year. She is the highest-ranked T20I batter in New Zealand and fourth overall after Beth Mooney, Smriti Mandhana and Meg Lanning.

Probable Best Bowler

Hayley Jensen:

Hayley Jensen is having one of her best years with the ball in the shortest format for New Zealand. She has taken nine wickets in seven matches at an economy rate of 5.68 and the best figures of 3/5. She will also come into this fixture on the back of a fine ODI series against the hosts, picking up three wickets, and also with a tidy 0 for 21 in the first T20I.

Today's Match Prediction: New Zealand Women to win the match

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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.