WI-W vs NZ-W, ICC ODI Women’s World Cup, Match No 1, Dream 11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Other Updates
On March 4th morning at 6:30 IST, Hosts New Zealand will inaugurate the Women’s ODI World Cup 2022 against West Indies. The WI-W vs NZ-W contest will take place at the Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand.
The 2000 champions, The White Ferns, arrive at the tournament as hosts. They are on the wind of a stellar momentum having demolished tournament favorites India in a series of five matches at a score of 4-1. They later lost their first Warmup match against Pakistan but pulled themselves together and defeated six-time champions Australia.
West Indies comes to the tournament from the 2021 Women’s ODI World Cup Qualifiers which was canceled halfway due to the rising Omicron cases. The Caribbean received a bye thanks to their standings at the points table. They will be looking to do a 180° and begin the campaign on a great note.
Match Details
- Date: 4 March 2022
- Time: 06:00 a.m. IST
- Where to watch: Fan Code
Pitch Report
So far, the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui has held ten One-Day International (ODI) matches. The surface helps hitters more, while bowlers have to work a little more to pick wickets. On this wicket, the average first-inning total is 279, thus batting first is the superior option.
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Weather Forecast
Cloud Cover is expected at a high rate and a humidity of 67% is forecasted. Wind speed recorded is 16 km/h and a 10% chance of precipitation is also in the cards. The average temperature of the day is 21° Celsius.
WI-W vs NZ-W: Dream 11 Top Picks
Stefanie Taylor has contributed the most in terms of the bat and ball against New Zealand. She has amassed 728 runs and 24 wickets in the 16 clashes she played against White Ferns. She is also the third-highest run-getter in the Women’s ODI with over 5000 runs.
Left-handed batswomen Amy Satterthwaite has scored over 4400 runs in the format along with 47 wickets. She has proved to be an excellent pick considering her recent form.
Amelia Kerr has scored 1039 runs at an average of 40 and a strike rate of 91.5 and also picked up 67 wickets at a 4.60 economy rate. She against Ireland on 13 June 2018 scored an unbeaten not out 232 which is the highest score in Women’s One-Day Internationals.
Suzie Bates has a stellar record in batting and captaincy which never affected her batting in any kind. She has amassed over 4700 runs at an average of around 40. The all-rounder also has 7s wickets at an economy rate of 4.94.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For WI-W vs NZ-W
Wicketkeepers: Katey Martin
Batters: Suzie Bates, Amy Satterthwaite, Deandra Dottin, and Rashada Williams
All-rounders: Lea Tahuhu, Stefanie Taylor, and Amelia Kerr
Bowlers: Anisa Mohammed, Jess Kerr, and Hayley Jensen
WI-W vs NZ-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for today’s match
Captain – Amelia Kerr
Vice-Captain – Stefanie Taylor
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For WI-W vs NZ-W
Wicket-Keeper – Katey Martin and Shamaine Campbell
Batters – Maddy Green, Amy Satterthwaite, Chedean Nation, and Brooke Halliday
All-rounders – Hayley Matthews and Sophie Devine
Bowlers –Shamilia Connell, Hannah Rowe, and Afy Fletcher
WI-W vs NZ-W: Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice for today’s match
Captain – Sophie Devine
Vice-Captain – Hayley Matthews
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Probable XI for WI-W vs NZ-W
West Indies: Deandra Dottin, Rashada Williams, Chedean Nation, Mandy Mangru, Hayley Matthews, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Cherry Ann Fraser, Afy Fletcher, Anisa Mohammed (c), Shamilia Connell, Aaliyah Alleyne
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Frances Mackay, Georgia Plimmer, Katey Martin (wk), Hayley Jensen, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair, Jess Kerr
Who will Win- Match Prediction
Looking at the current form and team combination, New Zealand Women, the White Ferns are expected to claim the points in this match.
Disclaimer: The team is built upon the author’s understanding, analysis, and instincts. You can choose your team by considering the points above and making your own decision accordingly.
Karan Pathak
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