Match 10, Sharjah, October 08, 2024, 07:30 PM
Australia Women
New Zealand Women
AUS-W 72%
Tie %
NZ-W 28%
Probable Playing XI
Australia Women: Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Alyssa Healy(c)†, Beth Mooney, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown.
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Izzy Gaze†, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson.
New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Melie Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Izzy Gaze†, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
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WAUS-W Won By 6 wickets
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WAUS-W Won By 35 runs
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WAUS-W Won By 33 runs
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WAUS-W Won By 5 wickets
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WAUS-W Won By 29 runs
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WNZ-W Won By 58 runs
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LENG-W Won By 5 wickets
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WNZ-W Won By 8 wickets
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LAUS-W Won By 5 wickets
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LAUS-W Won By 29 runs
PLAYER PERFORMANCE
Batsmen
BAT SR: 127 | BAT AVG: 31.9
Very GoodBAT SR: 111.2 | BAT AVG: 21.3
Very GoodBAT SR: 136.5 | BAT AVG: 39.6
GoodBAT SR: 130.7 | BAT AVG: 30.5
NeutralBowlers
BOWL SR: 21 | BOWL AVG: 23.2
GoodBOWL SR: 15.6 | BOWL AVG: 13.7
GoodBOWL SR: 18 | BOWL AVG: 19.5
GoodBatsmen
BAT SR: 106.1 | BAT AVG: 17.3
Very GoodBAT SR: 118.3 | BAT AVG: 19.4
Very GoodBAT SR: 107.6 | BAT AVG: 24.1
GoodBAT SR: 100 | BAT AVG: 16.6
GoodBAT SR: 90.6 | BAT AVG: 13.5
BadBowlers
BOWL SR: 14 | BOWL AVG: 18.3
Very GoodBOWL SR: 15.7 | BOWL AVG: 16.5
Very GoodBOWL SR: 99 | BOWL AVG: 115.5
Very BadBOWL SR: 17.9 | BOWL AVG: 17.8
Very GoodCommentry
As the second week of the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup kicks into gear, anticipation builds for an exciting Group A showdown between two in-form teams. Both Australia Women and New Zealand Women opened their campaigns with impressive victories, setting the stage for an intense battle at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in match number 10. Australia secured a dominant win over Sri Lanka, while New Zealand ended their 10-match losing streak by defeating India. Australia, the defending champions, delivered a performance true to their reputation in their opening match against Sri Lanka. It was their bowlers who laid the perfect foundation, restricting Sri Lanka to a modest total of just 93 runs. Veteran pacer Megan Schutt set the tone with a brilliant spell, claiming three wickets, while the spinners took full advantage of the surface, applying pressure on the opposition’s batting lineup. On the batting front, Beth Mooney rose to the occasion despite challenging humid conditions, steadying the innings after early setbacks and guiding Australia Women to a comfortable chase. They sealed the game with 34 balls to spare, a result that also boosted their net run rate. New Zealand Women, on the other hand, produced a remarkable turnaround by defeating a formidable Indian side, firmly announcing their presence in the tournament. The White Ferns’ top order laid a solid foundation, but it was captain Sophie Devine’s unbeaten 57 that propelled them to an imposing total of 160 runs. Their bowlers, led by the experienced Lea Tahuhu and spinner Eden Carson, dismantled India’s batting lineup, with Rosemary Mair wrapping up the innings with four wickets, securing a commanding 58-run victory and significantly enhancing their net run rate. Both teams are riding high on confidence, but while Australia may be favourites on paper, New Zealand’s renewed form and resilience will ensure this clash is anything but straightforward. Who will seize the victory and rise to the top of the Group A standings? We shall soon find out!