New Zealand began their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2023 with a crushing defeat to Australia. The White Ferns were defeated by hosts South Africa Women in their following encounter while the Bangladesh Women on the other hand lost their first two matches against Sri Lanka Women and Australia Women. They will look to make their mark against the New Zealand team in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 standings. The two teams now hold the final two spots in the major event’s Group 1 points table.
For the New Zealand team, the only consistent performer in both matches was Amelia Kerr who she contributed in both departments by taking three wickets and giving away just 21 runs in her four overs. She also remained undefeated and scored 23 runs against the Australian women. For the Bangladesh squad, the captain Nigar Sultana is a player to watch out for and will look to continue her good form with the bat as she recently scored her first half-century of the tournament against Australia.
ICC T20 World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 12 – Match Details, Live Streaming, When and Where To Watch
Date: February 17, 2023, 06:30 pm IST
Venue: Newlands, Capetown
Live Streaming: The ICC T20 World Cup 2023 will be streamed live on the Star Sports Network and Disney + Hotstar.
ICC T20 World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 12 – Key Players
New Zealand:
- Amelia Kerr: Amelia Kerr is a star player of the squad who could turn things around easily in her team’s favour. She picked three crucial wickets for the Aussies in their previous encounter and also played a good knock with the bat though the results were not in New Zealand’s favour. She has played 57 T20Is for the White Ferns and has scored 575 runs with an average of 22.5. She has taken 55 wickets with a decent economy of 5.58.
- Sophie Devine: Sophie Devine, the skipper, though not in her best of forms will look to prove her mark and make her team register their first win in the tournament. She is the most experienced and destructive all-rounder from the New Zealand squad. She has played 117 T20Is and has scored 2966 runs averaging at 30. She has also taken 110 wickets with an economy of 6.3.
Bangladesh:
- Nigar Sultana – The captain leading from the front for the Bangladesh team is a star performer of the game undoubtedly. Her recent knock against Australia will give her and the team a huge boost and confidence to bounce back into the tournament. She scored 57 of 50 balls against the Australian team. She has played 71 T20Is for her team and has scored 1310 runs averaging at 25.19.
- Rumana Ahmed – Rumana Ahmed is a valid pick into the squad for the consistent contribution in both the departments. She has played 83 T20Is for the Bangladesh team and has taken 75 wickets with an economy of 5.48. She has also scored 852 runs with a strike rate of more than 85.
ICC T20 World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 12 – Head to Head
The two teams have played four T20is against each other. New Zealand leads the head-to-head record with four victories, while the Bangladesh team is yet to register a win against the former.
ICC T20 World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 12 – Pitch Report and Weather Forecast
The surface here at Newslands Stadium has been intended to benefit spinners in the squads. Anything above 130 would be a solid total to defend. The winning team will almost definitely try to bowl first. Temperatures will range between 18 and 29 degrees Celsius, with clear skies being expected.
ICC T20 World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 12 – Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand Playing XI: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Hannah Rowe, Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
Bangladesh Playing XI: Nigar Sultana (c), Rumana Ahmed, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Jahanara Alam, Disha Biswas, Murshida Khatun, Salma Khatun, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Shamima Sultana.
ICC T20 World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 12 – Squads
New Zealand: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Hannah Rowe, Hayley Jensen, Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Brooke Halliday, Lauren Down, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer
Bangladesh: Nigar Sultana (c), Rumana Ahmed, Dilara Akter, Marufa Akter, Nahida Akter, Shorna Akter, Jahanara Alam, Disha Biswas, Fahima Khatun, Murshida Khatun, Salma Khatun, Lata Mondal, Ritu Moni, Sobhana Mostary, Shamima Sultana.
ICC T20 World Cup 2023: New Zealand vs Bangladesh, Match 12 – Dream11 Prediction
Wicket Keeper – Nigar Sultana
Batters – Suzie Bates, Disha Biswas, Murshida Katun, Bernadine Bezuidenhout
All-Rounders – Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu, Rumana Ahmed
Bowlers- Jahanara Alam, Jess Kerr
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