New Zealand vs England: New Zealand will lock horns with England in the fifth T20I of the five-match series at the Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand on Friday, March 29. Following their 47-run victory in the last match, England currently leads the series 3-1. A win in the upcoming game would boost morale for the White Ferns as both teams prepare to transition into the 50-overs format.
The hosts, New Zealand, missed out on a chance to level the series in the last game in Wellington. They lost while chasing a 150-run target in the 2nd T20I but successfully managed to defend a 155-run total in the very next game at the same venue. The New Zealand batters failed to live up to the expectations once again and will look to improve their performance. Though the home team has already lost the series but will aim to emerge victorious taking the momentum further for the ODI series.
On the other hand, England have bounced back to win the 4th T20I. The visitors batted first and posted a formidable total of 177 runs for 3 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The standout performance came from Maia Bouchier, who played a scintillating knock of 91 runs off 56 balls. Her aggressive innings powered England to a commanding position. Nat-Sciver Brunt also delivered a quick-fire knock in the middle-order. The English team will look to finish the series on a winning note.
New Zealand vs England, 5th T20I – Match Details
Date and Time: 29 March 2024, Friday, 05:30 AM IST
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand
Live Streaming: Amazon Prime Video India
New Zealand vs England, 5th T20I – Pitch Report
The surface at the Basin Reserve favours batters with its conducive environment, providing them with a high-quality wicket to demonstrate their abilities. However, it also offers advantages for bowlers, especially spinners, who can exploit the conditions effectively. The average score at this wicket typically stands around 131.
New Zealand vs England, 5th T20I – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be cloudy and windy during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 15-degree Celsius with 57% humidity. There are 50% chance of rain.
New Zealand vs England, 5th T20I – Probable Playing XIs
New Zealand: Suzie Bates (C), Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze(wk), Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas
England: Danielle Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight(c), Amy Jones(wk), Sophia Dunkley, Danielle Gibson, Sophie Ecclestone, Charlotte Dean, Lauren Bell
New Zealand vs England, 5th T20I – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 34 |
| New Zealand won | 8 |
| England won | 26 |
Prediction: England to win the match.
New Zealand vs England, 5th T20I – Key Players
New Zealand
- Amelia Kerr: Amelia Kerr is the top run scorer for New Zealand in the competition with 109 runs to her name. Bowling all-rounder Kerr is a crucial figure at number 3 and has played a few good knocks in this series. She can make a huge difference to the team total.
- Sophie Devine: Sophie Devine is the top wicket-taker for New Zealand in the competition with 4 scalps under her belt. She has played some crucial knocks with the bat as well. Her role in the New Zealand team is very vital with both bat and ball and is expected to play a key role in the final T20I.
England
- Maia Bouchier: She has been with England’s team for the past 2 and a half years and got a major breakthrough in the series. Bouchier has scored 217 runs in 4 matches at a strike rate of 133.12 with the best score of 91 so far in the series. Her aggressive innings powered England to a commanding position.
- Charlie Dean: She is evolving as a world-class spinner and her performances in the 4th T20I got more appreciation from the cricketing fraternity. She was the pick of the bowlers for England as she finished with impressive figures of 4 wickets for 26 runs at an economy of 6.5.
New Zealand vs England, 5th T20I – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Bernadine Bezuidenhout
Batters: Heather Knight, Suzie Bates, Maia Bouchier
All-rounders: Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson, Amelia Kerr(c), Nat Sciver-Brunt(vc)
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Lauren Bell
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