England vs New Zealand: England will be taking on New Zealand in the second T20I of a five-match series at the County Ground, New Road, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 09. New Zealand have not been able to defeat England in this tour so far. Meanwhile, the hosts are high on confidence after their complete dominance in this series.
England comes into the second match brimming with confidence after a convincing win in the first. The home team dominated the series opener, with their spin attack leading the charge. Sarah Glenn, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, and Linsey Smith all impressed, showcasing the team’s amazing depth in this department.
This variety and depth in spin bowling will be a major weapon for England throughout the series. With the bat, Nat Sciver Brunt continued her superb form, while Danielle Wyatt and Maia Boucher provided valuable contributions at the top of the order. England will look to build on this momentum.
On the other hand, New Zealand will be desperate to break their losing streak on this tour. Aware of the key challenge of England’s potent spin attack, New Zealand is expected to adopt a two-pronged strategy. They might look to be aggressive during the powerplay overs, putting pressure on the England pacers with players.
Key batters like Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, and Amelia Kerr will be crucial in executing this plan. The key for New Zealand will be to build a solid platform during the powerplay and then bat sensibly against the spin to ensure they post a competitive total.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Match Details
Date and Time: 09 July 2024, Tuesday, 11:00 PM IST
Venue: County Ground, New Road, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Live Streaming: FanCode App and website
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue is generally good for the surface, offering a good bounce and carry. Bowlers might get some assistance if there is moisture trapped in the wicket. However, as we have seen in the past matches here, the wicket could become a little uneven as the match goes on and spin might come into play later in the game.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be cloudy. However, there are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 18-degree celsius with 67% humidity.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Probable Playing XIs
England: Danielle Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight(c), Amy Jones(wk), Freya Kemp, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Sarah Glenn
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze(wk), Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 32 |
| England won | 24 |
| New Zealand won | 7 |
| No Result | 0 |
Prediction: New Zealand to win the match.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Key Players
England
- Danielle Wyatt – Wyatt is the top run scorer for England in the series. She played like a champion and smashed 76 off 51 balls. The English batter hit 11 fours and 1 six during her knock. She provided valuable contributions at the top of the order. She could be one of the key players for the home side in this game also.
- Sophie Ecclestone – Veteran spinner Ecclestone, the highest wicket-taker for England in T20Is since the 2020 World Cup, had an ordinary outing with the bowl in the first T20I but will be looking for course correction quickly. Ecclestone’s ability to take wickets and control the run rate will be crucial in restricting New Zealand’s scoring.
New Zealand
- Suzie Bates – Bates is among the important players from the Kiwis squad. She is capable of taking advantage of the fielding restrictions during the middle phase of the innings and putting up a big score. Her role at the top of the order will be very vital for the struggling New Zealand side.
- Amelia Kerr – The in-form Amelia Kerr, will play a crucial role in navigating during the middle overs. Kerr’s ability to bat sensibly and rotate the strike along with her power-hitting capabilities will be vital. Kerr will also be a vital weapon with her leg-spin bowling, aiming to counter England’s batting lineup. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a vital cog in their lineup.
England vs New Zealand, 2nd T20I – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: Amy Jones, Maddy Green
Batters: Danielle Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Suzie Bates
All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr (vc), Nat Sciver-Brunt (c), Charlie Dean
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn
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