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New Zealand vs England: New Zealand will be taking on England in the fourth T20I of the five-match series at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand on Wednesday, March 27. The hosts New Zealand have kept their hopes alive by winning the third game of the five-match series. Despite the setback, England’s squad remains undeterred, their competitiveness evident in every aspect of the game.
The hosts, New Zealand, after two defeats in the first two games managed to keep the series alive with a win in the third T20I. New Zealand finally managed to put a good score of 155-3 on the board and later restricted England Women to 152-8, winning by 3 runs. They batted well and held their nerves with the ball to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat. Devine would like her team to use this momentum to level the series. They have been inconsistent in the last few months and must perform well. The side will expect a good bowling show as well.
On the other hand, England won’t be too concerned about the defeat as they have been very good in all games. Even in the last game where they lost by three runs, they were in command and could have won the game if they had capitalized on big moments. A middle-order batting collapse resulted in a loss for the team. Knight, who has led the side successfully over the last few years, would like to put this loss behind them and focus on grabbing the series in this contest. With their skill and determination on display, they are poised to regroup and come back stronger.
New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Match Details
Date and Time: 27 March 2024, Wednesday, 05:30 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve in Wellington, New Zealand
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video India
New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Pitch Report
The wicket at Basin Reserve, Wellington, is a batters’ paradise, allowing them to play their strokes freely. There is assistance for the fast bowlers with the new ball as they can generate bounce from the surface. Spinners have also enjoyed success here as the large boundaries help them.
New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be partly cloudy on March 27. The temperature is expected to be around 17-degree Celsius with 59% humidity. There are 12% chance of rain during the game.
New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Sophie Devine(c), Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze(wk), Hannah Rowe, 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, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 33 |
| New Zealand won | 8 |
| England won | 25 |
Prediction: New Zealand to win the match.
New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Key Players
New Zealand
- Sophie Devine – Devine was adjudged the Player of the Match for her tremendous all-round show in the 3rd T20I where she scored 60 runs and picked up 2 wickets. She is a great all-rounder. Her stellar performance with the bat coupled with crucial wickets, has been a game-changer, and her leadership will be pivotal in the upcoming match.
- Suzie Bates – Suzie Bates, the right-handed opening batter is the top run scorer for New Zealand in the series so far with 98 runs to her name. She has been in tremendous form and could play an impactful innings against England in the 4th T20I to level up the series.
England
- Heather Knight: She has been in great form and scored two fifties in two matches. She failed in the last game but can be back to do well in the next game. Knight will be one of the main batters for England in this clash. She is the top run scorer for England in the competition with 129 runs to her name.
- Maia Bouchier – She is having a great tour so far, scoring 126 runs in 3 matches at an average of 63 with the best score of 71. Bouchier fought very hard in the last game. Her remarkable innings make her a crucial asset for England in this game.
New Zealand vs England, 4th T20I – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Bernadine Bezuidenhout
Batters: Heather Knight (VC), Suzie Bates, Maia Bouchier
All-rounders: Sophie Devine (C), Danielle Gibson, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair
Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell
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