New Zealand vs England: New Zealand will lock horns with England in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand on Sunday, March 24. England is coming off back-to-back victories in the series and will be eyeing an unassailable lead by winning the third game. In the first two games, they won by 27 runs and 15 runs respectively.
The hosts, New Zealand, suffered two consecutive losses in the last two fixtures of the T20I series. In the second T20I, it was only Amelia Kerr who fought hard and tried her best to take New Zealand over the line. She scored 44 runs off 36 balls but as wickets kept falling at the other end, she couldn’t do much to win the match for her team as they fell short by 15 runs in the end. However New Zealand will be looking to stage a comeback to keep their hopes of winning the series alive.
On the other hand, the visitors, England registered two successive victories against the home side. In the second T20I, England Women batted first again and they posted a total of 149 for 7 in 20 overs. Sophia Dunkley and Tammy Beaumont failed once again to get their team in a comfortable position in the top order. However skipper Heather Knight once again rescued her team, scoring 56 not out and took England to a respectable total. England will be aiming to secure victory and clinch the series with another win.
New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I – Match Details
Date and Time: 24 March 2024, Sunday, 05:30 AM IST
Venue: Saxton Oval in Nelson, New Zealand
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video India
New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I – Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue is best suited for the batters. Moreover, the pacers will also get some assistance with the new ball on this surface. A score of around 160 could be a decent target on this pitch. Choosing to bowl first after winning the toss could be proven to be a good decision.
New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be cloudy during the match in Nelson. The temperature is likely to be around 19-degree Celsius with 75% humidity and 5% precipitation.
New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I – Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Izzy Gaze(wk), Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine(c), Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr
England: Bess Heath, Amy Jones(wk), Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight(c), Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Gibson, Tammy Beaumont, Sarah Glenn, Charlotte Dean, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 32 |
| New Zealand won | 7 |
| England won | 25 |
Prediction: New Zealand to win the match.
New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I – Key Players
New Zealand
- Amelia Kerr : Amelia Kerr contributes invaluable experience and outstanding leadership qualities, enhancing the team’s prospects of triumph. Her adeptness in guiding the team through various challenges underscores her importance. In the 2nd T20I cricket, she accumulated an impressive tally of 44 runs, showcasing her skills and significant impact on the team’s performance.
- Suzie Bates : Suzie Bates, the right-handed opening batter, has struck out 84 runs in two innings with a strike rate of 131.25 so far. Her batting position and all-round ability make her a valuable asset for the home team. Bates’ contribution could be very crucial for her side.
England
- Heather Knight: Renowned for her batting prowess, Knight bolsters the team’s batting order with her adeptness at playing powerful shots, infusing thrill into every match. In the last game, she scored an impressive unbeaten 56 runs off 40 balls, demonstrating a strike rate of 140.00, emphasizing her effectiveness with the bat.
- Sarah Glenn: Renowned for her remarkable bowling prowess, Sarah Glenn receives accolades for her stellar contributions on the field. She has a ability to snatch wickets at pivotal moments, so she grants a notable advantage upon her team. In the recent T20I encounter, she conceded 21 runs and took a wicket.
New Zealand vs England, 3rd T20I – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Heather Knight(c), Suzie Bates
All-rounders: Sophie Devine, Danielle Gibson, Rosemary Mair, Amelia Kerr(vc)
Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Sarah Glenn, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Bell
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