SA-W vs NZ-W Match Preview

The regular-season games are over, and we've had two exciting semifinals. We're in the final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024. South Africa Women will face New Zealand Women in this big game, as the world waits to crown a new champion. South Africa will be confident after defeating the defending champs Australia Women in the first semi-final. New Zealand Women defeated West Indies Women in the second semi-final. The South Africa Women's team has been in good form in recent games. They have only lost once in their last six games while defeating formidable opponents. Their batters are in good form, which will give the team confidence. 

SA-W vs NZ-W Match Details

South Africa-W vs New Zealand-W – Final Match, Women's World Cup 2024

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Date & Time: 20th October 2024 at 07:30 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SA-W vs NZ-W Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	137
Avg 2nd inn score	129
Win% batting 1st	57
Win% batting 2nd	43

SA-W vs NZ-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

SA-W vs NZ-W Weather Report

It will be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

SA-W vs NZ-W Last Five Matches

NZ-W ( New Zealand-W )	W W W W L
SA-W ( South Africa-W )	W W W L W

SA-W vs NZ-W Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	SA-W Won	NZ-W Won	Tie	NR
Overall	9	2	7	0	0
Last 5	5	1	4	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SA-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XIs:

New Zealand-W Probable Playing XIs

Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas

South Africa-W Probable Playing XIs

Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

Topmost Picks for SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – South Africa-W

• Laura Wolvaardt – Laura Wolvaardt is the leading run-scorer of this tournament and is averaging 47.50. She has scored at least 40 runs in 4 of her last 5 games.
• Nonkululeko Mlaba – Nonkululeko Mlaba has picked up 10 wickets. She bowled a dream spell in the last game and shall look to put pressure on the batters in the middle overs

Top Picks – New Zealand-W

• Georgia Plimmer –  She was the standout performer with the bat for New Zealand women and finished the innings with the top-score 53 runs off 44 balls with the help of four boundaries.
• Amelia Kerr – She is the leading wicket-taker for the team with 7 wickets. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team:

Maddy Green, Laura Wolvaardt(VC), Tazmin Brits, Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr(C), Sophie Devine, Marizanne Kapp, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Eden Carson, Ayabonga Khaka

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team:

Maddy Green, Laura Wolvaardt, Tazmin Brits, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Marizanne Kapp(C), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Eden Carson(VC), Rosemary Mair, Ayabonga Khaka

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Marizanne Kapp, Amelia Kerr

Vice-captain – Eden Carson, Laura Wolvaardt

Wicketkeeper – Maddy Green

SA-W vs NZ-W Probable Winners:

It is a high-pressure game, and neither team wants to finish second after coming this far in the competition. New Zealand is punching above its weight and boasts a formidable bowling attack. However, the batting lineup has not been at its peak, and they must perform well if the team is to win. The South Africans have been clinical, winning games by wide margins. We anticipate a close dispute, but the South Africans have an advantage based on their current form. Considering the team combination, New Zealand-W is expected to win this match.