New Zealand vs England: New Zealand will face England in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand on Friday, March 22. The first T20I saw England claim the victory after a dominant display in Dunedin. However, as the second encounter rolls around, the hosts will look to improve their performance and establish their dominance.
The hosts, New Zealand, suffered a big loss to England in the first game. The team allowed England to score 160-4, before their batting struggled, resulting in a 133-5 score in 20 overs. New Zealand lost the first game by 27 runs. The Suzie Bates’ side needs to make a strong comeback in the series. They batted poorly in the last game and lost wickets at regular intervals going down in the game. They have struggled in the last 12 months and must break free from this string of failures.
On the other hand, the visitors, England had an outstanding outing in the first T20I and they will be keen on taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Heather Knight’s team will be confident after the first game victory. It was a clinical performance from the team in the last game, where they outplayed New Zealand with the bat and the ball. They have a strong batting lineup and also have a complete strong bowling attack. England would look to grab the series in two straight games.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I – Match Details
Date and Time: 22 March 2024, Friday, 05:30 AM IST
Venue: Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video India
New Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I – Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue is heavily suited for the batters. Moreover, the fast bowlers will get help with the new ball while the batters will enjoy the true pace and bounce. A score of 150 should be just about par here. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss could prove to be an optimal decision.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I – Weather Report
The weather forecast is cloudy skies on the match day in Nelson. However, there are no chances of rain throughout the game. The temperature is likely to be around 18-degree Celsius with 70% humidity.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I – Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Suzie Bates(c), Isabella Gaze(wk), Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Mikaela Greig, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas
England: Heather Knight(c), Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Amy Jones(wk), Danielle Gibson, Bess Heath, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell
New Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 31 |
| New Zealand won | 7 |
| England won | 24 |
Prediction: New Zealand to win the match.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I – Key Players
New Zealand
- Suzie Bates: She is the best player for New Zealand heading into the 2nd T20I as she scored 65 in the first game. Bates can be backed as the top batter in the match. Bates did well in the last game and will look to put up another good show at the top.
- Jess Kerr: She picked one wicket in the first fixture and could be proven as a crucial bowler for New Zealand in the second T20I against England. Her contribution with the bowl could be vital to level the series after two games.
England
- Heather Knight: England skipper could be the best batter in the second T20I of the ongoing series against New Zealand. Knight was exceptional in the first match of the series, and her knock of 63 runs was crucial to the visitors registering a win.
- Lauren Bell: She could be the best bowler in the second T20I of the series. With two wickets in the first clash, Bell impressed with her performance, and she will be keen on putting in a similar showing in the upcoming game as well.
New Zealand vs England, 2nd T20I – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Heather Knight(c), Suzie Bates(vc), Sophia Dunkley
All-rounders: Hannah Rowe, Danielle Gibson, Rosemary Mair
Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Sarah Glenn, Jess Kerr, Lauren Bell
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