AU-W vs NZ-W: Australia Women will lock horns against New Zealand Women in the 2nd Semi-Final of the Women’s T20 Commonwealth Games, 2022 on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Edgbaston, Birmingham.
The Australia Women will lock horns with New Zealand Women in the second semi-final of the ongoing Women’s T20 competition of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 on Saturday, August 6.
Australia Women were the team to beat in the tournament, winning all the three league stage matches and finishing at the top of the Group A points table.
The White Ferns, on the other hand, won their first two league stage matches quite convincingly but succumbed to a humiliating seven wickets loss at the hands of the host nation in the last league stage match.
They finished off the league phase at the second position in the Group B standings and will be looking to bounce back stronger in the all-important semi-final clash.
Here are the match details, pitch report, probable playing 11, squads, player records/stats and dream11 fantasy team predictions for the 2nd Semi-Final of the Women’s T20 Commonwealth Games, 2022.
AU-W vs NZ-W Match Details
- Match: Australia Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd Semi-Final
- Date: Saturday, August 6, 2022
- Time: 10:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Pitch Report
The pitch has assisted the batters throughout the entire tournament. The average first innings score in women’s T20I matches here is just around 130 runs. Expect a high-scoring game if Australia bats first.
AU-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XI
Australia Women Playing XI
Meg Lanning (C), Alyssa Healy (WK), Rachael Haynes, Megan Schutt, Alana King, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Darcie Brown, Tahlia McGrath.
New Zealand Women Playing XI
Sophie Devine (C), Izzy Gaze (WK), Brooke Halliday, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Rosemary Mair, Suzie Bates.
Average First Innings Score
The average first innings score at this venue in the last 5 matches is 121 runs.
Record of Chasing Team
Based on the last 5 matches —
- Matches Won: 2
- Matches Lost: 3
- Draw/No Result/Abandoned: 0
Australia Women & New Zealand Women Last 5 Matches Stats
AU-W Form
NZ-W Form
AU-W vs NZ-W Player Record/Stats (Must Picks)
| Player | Stats (This Tournament) |
|---|---|
| Tahlia McGrath | 6 Wickets & 92 Runs |
| Alana King | 5 Wickets & 18 Runs |
| Suzie Bates | 131 Runs |
| Amelia Kerr | 4 Wickets & 30 Runs |
| Sophie Devine | 3 Wickets & 72 Runs |
AU-W vs NZ-W Captaincy Picks
- Tahlia McGrath
- Amelia Kerr
- Alana King
AU-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Fantasy Team Suggestion 1
- Wicket-Keeper: Alyssa Healy
- Batsmen: Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney, Suzie Bates
- All-Rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Jess Jonassen, Alana King, Fran Jonas
- Captain: Tahlia McGrath
- Vice-Captain: Sophie Devine
Fantasy Team Suggestion 2
- Wicket-Keeper: Alyssa Healy
- Batsmen: Beth Mooney, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green
- All-Rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers: Jess Jonassen, Megan Schutt, Alana King
- Captain: Amelia Kerr
- Vice-Captain: Tahlia McGrath
Probable Winner Of The Match
Australia Women are expected to win this match.
Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team for the fantasy game please consider the points mentioned and make your own decision at the time of making your team.
