Women's T20 World Cup, 2nd Semifinal | WI-W Vs NZ-W Playing 11 Prediction, Preview And Live Streaming

West Indies Women to face New Zealand Women in second semi-final (@t20worldcup/Instagram)

For the second semi-finale of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, West Indies Women will face New Zealand Women on October 18 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium from 7.30 PM IST onwards. The winner will advance to the ultimate finals scheduled for October 20 at Dubai Stadium.

WI-W Vs NZ-W: Team Previews

West Indies Women

West Indies Women secured their place in the semi-finals with a dramatic victory over England Women, thanks to standout performances from Qiana Joseph and captain Hayley Matthews. Joseph scored 52 off 38 balls, while Matthews contributed a solid 50 off 38 balls, enabling the team to chase down a target of 142 runs with ease, finishing the game with 12 balls and six wickets to spare. 

That big margin boosted their NRR to place them at the top of Group B standings. Hence, heading into the semi-finals, West Indies’ confidence will be sky-high. Captain Hayley Matthews will continue to remain a key performer with 102 runs in four innings and four wickets with 6.06 economy already in the group stages. Qiana Joseph’s firepower as opener will be equally crucial as the Windies will start as favourites in the knockout contest.

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New Zealand Women

New Zealand Women, on the other hand, have had a strong tournament, losing only one game during the group stage against Australia. Their batting lineup, featuring Georgia Plimmer, Sophie Devine, and Suzie Bates, has been consistent and is critical to their success. In the previous game against Pakistan, the bowlers stepped up for a change by bowling out the opposition to just 56 runs to defend a low total of 110/6. 

Amelia Kerr extended her sublime form to chip 3 wickets, whereas Eden Carson got two dismissals as well. That being said, Amelia Kerr is expected to be a massive difference maker in the semis as she led the bowling attack in group stages with 10 wickets in four innings at an impressive economy rate of 4.20. Hence, if the stars align, New Zealand might edge past West Indies in the upcoming high-pressure game.

WI-W Vs NZ-W: Match Details and Live Streaming

WI-W Vs NZ-W: Sharjah Pitch Report

The Sharjah pitch has seen a notably low average first innings score of just 119 runs over the last 10 matches of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. This trend reflects the challenging batting conditions at the venue. Hence, the low scoring trend is expected to continue for the second semi-final as well. The wicket will turn with scoring getting difficult as the game proceeds.

WI-W Vs NZ-W: Probable Playing XIs

West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas

WI-W Vs NZ-W: Winner Prediction

Both West Indies Women and New Zealand Women are evenly poised to win the second semi-final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. However, given recent form and overall squad balance, West Indies will emerge victorious.

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