Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Predicting New Zealand’s Playing XI for their Semifinal clash against West Indies 

We will predict New Zealand’s Playing XI for their clash in this article. New Zealand women will be taking on the West Indies women in the semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. While both the teams have won their previous game, the WI women will be high on confidence and in a great momentum having won their last three games including a massive win over England women. New Zealand women have been good too.

They beat Indian women in a virtual knockout game but were put under pressure due to the NRR scenarios. In a must-win game, they dominated Pakistani women to storm into the semifinals. For the match against the Caribbean women, they’re likely to not make any changes. Here is the probable playing XI of New Zealand against West Indies in the Semifinal of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.

Top Order 

New Zealand are likely to continue with their top order. Suzie Bates and Georgia Plimmer are likely to open the innings. The caution and experience of Bates has complimented the decent aggression and exuberance of Plimmer so far. The duo would like to continue their good run by being at their best against the Windies Women.

To follow her could be either Sophie Devine or Amelia Kerr. But considering the promotion Kerr got in the game against Pakistani Women, it could be her. She is one of the best All-rounders in the world. While the nature of wickets in UAE haven’t been great, she has shown ability to bat well. But it’s her contribution with the ball which makes her a great asset.

Middle Order 

Sophie Devine is likely to bat at 4 for the Kiwis. She is one of the most experienced players in the world and has the knack of stepping up in the big matches against big opponents. To follow her at number 5 could be either Brooke Halliday or Maddy Green based on the match situation. Both of them can win matches for their side.

Halliday is someone who can finish the games well after getting set. Given the big match, she could well bat at the position where she batted in the last game. Green is someone who can finish the innings without taking a lot of time to get set. The duo provide the balance to the side with their ability to bowl. 

Lower Middle Order

In the lower middle order, NZ women have Izzy Gaze and Lea Tahuhu. Izzy is one of the best pure wicketkeepers in Women’s cricket currently. Given the nature of wickets in UAE, her skill as a WK will be highly valuable. While she can bat a bit, Gaze might not win matches on her own. She can add some runs from her blade.

Lea Tahuhu is likely to bat at 8. She is one of the most experienced bowlers in the world. She can additionally add some runs lower down the order. If necessary, she can bat above Izzy to provide impetus to her team’s innings. It’s her contribution with the ball which will play a key role for NZ. It could decide the result of the match.

Bowlers 

New Zealand has some of the best bowlers in the world in their lineup. The trio of Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson and Fran Jonas along with Lea Tahuhu and Amelia Kerr makes it a formidable attack. In fact, given their spin attack, it could be one of the best attacks in the tournament. They have been decisive in the Kiwi women winning all their matches.

For the New Zealand women to beat WI, their bowlers must be at their best. Mair and Carson can claim wickets with the new ball. At the death, they can be economical. Jonas and Tahuhu are likely to be the first and second change bowlers. Kerr can claim wickets in the middle overs. It’s very difficult to post a good total against this bowling lineup.

Disclaimer: This exclusive news is based on the author’s insights, analysis, and intuition. While reviewing this information, consider the points discussed and form your own conclusions.

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