ENGW vs NZW Match Preview
The first game of the ODI series between these two countries was played at Chester-Le-Street. The hosts were in a ruthless mood, especially with the bat. They handed over a nine-wicket drubbing to the New Zealand Women thanks to some great efforts from Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, and Charlie Dean. They have now taken a 1-0 lead in this three-game series. As far as the English batting charge is concerned, they will rely on the likes of Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, the all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt, skipper Heather Knight, keeper Amy Jones and Danielle Wyatt.
The series opener saw the openers Maia Bouchier and Tammy Beaumont in terrific form with the bat. They put together 137 runs for the first wicket from 17.2 overs. The English bowling attack will rely on Lauren Bell, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Filler, Sarah Glenn, and Sophie Ecclestone to get their team's periodic wickets. In the first game, the off-break bowler Charlie Dean was the outstanding performer, collecting a four-fer for 28 runs from her nine overs. Sophie Ecclestone also bowled well to pick up two wickets.
On the other hand, the New Zealand batting will rely on openers Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, and Sophie Devine to score most of the runs. This batting will look to make a big comeback after a lackluster performance in the opening encounter. The senior players, including the skipper Sophie Devine, are expected to join the party with both bat and ball. They must play out of their skins to try and stop England Women in this encounter.
In the series' first game, Brooke Halliday made a reasonable effort with the bat for the Kiwi women. She was the top batter for New Zealand, with a top score of 51 runs from 60 balls. She hit seven fours in this effort and also a six. Georgia Plimmer also put together 29 runs from 32 balls with six fours. The New Zealand bowling charge will be in the hands of Fran Jones, Molly Penfold, Amelia Kerr, Hannah Rowe, and Sophie Devine to get them some crucial breakthroughs. Halliday picked up the only English wicket to fall in the first game.
Weather Report
Some patchy rain is expected for this contest. The temperature will remain close to 16 degrees. Cloud cover throughout the game is a distinct possibility. This will help the bowlers get lateral movement from the track.
Pitch Report
The wicket at the County Ground in Worcester tends to slow down with the game progress. Even the spinners might find the conditions to their liking in the middle overs. So, both captains will be thinking about batting first and raising a big score.
Notable stats
Amelia Kerr has an excellent batting average in her last ten games.
In her last ten games, Amelia Kerr has scored 453 runs, with an average of 50.33.
Charlier Dean has had a terrific bowling strike rate in her last few games.
Dean has taken 18 wickets at a top strike rate of 21.33 in her last eight games.
Team News
There do not appear to be any injury updates at the moment. On match day, entire teams will be available for selection.
ENGW vs NZW Probable 11
ENGW Playing 11
- Tammy Beaumont
- Maia Bouchier
- Heather Knight (C)
- Nat Sciver-Brunt
- Danielle Wyatt
- Amy Jones (Wk)
- Charlotte Dean
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Sarah Glenn
- Lauren Filer
- Lauren Bell
NZW Playing 11
- Suzie Bates
- Georgia Plimmer
- Amelia Kerr
- Sophie Devine (C)
- Maddy Green
- Brooke Halliday
- Isabella Gaze (Wk)
- Hannah Rowe
- Jess Kerr
- Molly Penfold
- Fran Jonas
Dream11 Prediction
It will take a brave man to bet against England Women. They are currently dominating their New Zealand counterparts. After a thumping in the last series against this opposition, they were not in any mood to relent in the first game of the new ODI series. We will bet with England Women to win this contest.
Top Picks
Amelia Kerr: Amelia Kerr scored 453 runs from her last ten games and has taken 12 wickets.
Charlie Dean: Dean was sublime in the first ODI, cutting through the New Zealand middle order. You can expect her to do well in this game as well.
Sophie Ecclestone: This English bowler has taken eleven wickets in her last six games and has a top strike rate of 27.36.
Mai Bouchier: Bouchier was in excellent touch in the first match of the ODI series. You can expect her to continue the fantastic work.
ENGW vs NZW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: A Jones
Batters: T Beaumont, M Bouchier, S Bates, B Halliday
All-rounders: N Sciver-Brunt (C), S Devine, A Kerr (VC), C Dean
Bowlers: S Ecclestone, J Kerr
