The second semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 has West Indies Women taking on New Zealand Women at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on 18th October 2024 at 07:30 PM IST.

WI-W vs NZ-W (West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women), 2nd Semi-Final - Match Information

Match: West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd Semi-Final
Date: 18th October 2024
Time: 07:30 PM IST
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

WI-W vs NZ-W (West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women), 2nd Semi-Final Preview

West Indies Women have played 4 matches in the series and will be looking to strengthen their hold of the top spot, while New Zealand Women have also played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked second on the points table.

ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 Points Table

The points table of ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.

Team

P

W

L

Pts.

NRR

AU-W

4

4

0

8

+2.223

WI-W

4

3

1

6

+1.536

NZ-W

4

3

1

6

+0.879

SA-W

4

3

1

6

+1.382

ENG-W

4

3

1

6

+1.091

IND-W

4

2

2

4

+0.322

PAK-W

4

1

3

2

-1.040

BAN-W

4

1

3

2

-0.844

SL-W

4

0

4

0

-2.173

SCO-W

4

0

4

0

-3.129

Both teams last played against each other in the 5th T20I of the New Zealand Women in West Indies, 5 T20I Series, 2022 where Hayley Matthews scored the highest fantasy points for West Indies Women with 77 match fantasy points while Suzie Bates topped the fantasy points leaderboard for New Zealand Women with 109 match fantasy points.

In the last match (England Women vs West Indies Women Last Match Scorecard) played by West Indies Women against England Women, West Indies Women beat England Women by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for West Indies Women was Hayley Matthews who scored 131 fantasy points.

In their last match in this series against Pakistan Women, New Zealand Women beat Pakistan Women by 54 runs. The top fantasy player for New Zealand Women was Melie Kerr who scored 92 fantasy points.

WI-W vs NZ-W, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 110 runs. The pitch at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah is a sporting one with decent assistance for both batters and bowlers on offer. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions today.

Weather Report for Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Temperature is expected to be around 30°C with 67% humidity. 3.61 m/s winds are expected.

Pace or Spin?

The spinners have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. Hence picking up spinners for your fantasy team should be a good idea. Based on the stats available, We predict that the pitch will continue to assist the spinners.

WI-W vs NZ-W, Head to Head

In the 23 matches played between these 2 teams, New Zealand Women bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for West Indies Women.

WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Shemaine Campbelle

5

54

10.8

0

-

5, 21, 2, 17, 9

-

Suzie Bates

5

95

19

0

-

28, 17, 20, 27, 3

-

Stafanie Taylor

4

81

40.5

0

-

27, 4, 44, 0, 6

0, 0, 0, 0, 0

  1. Shemaine Alteia Campbelle
    Shemaine Campbelle is a wicket-keeper with an average of 23 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a top order batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 54 runs at an average of 10.8 per match.
  2. Suzannah Wilson Bates
    Suzie Bates is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. Suzie Bates has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.8. She is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 95 runs at an average of 19 per match. Suzie Bates has done very well against this opposition, taking 0, 1, 3, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.
  3. Stafanie Roxann Taylor
    Stafanie Taylor is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She has an average of 27 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. This player is a top order opening batter, bats right-handed. In the recent 4 matches Stafanie Taylor has scored 27, 4, 44, 0, 6 runs at an average of 40.5 per match.

WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Rosemary Mair

4

2

2

7

10.9

0, 0, 0, 2, 0

1, 0, 2, 0, 4

Eden Carson

4

5

5

5

19.2

0, 0, 0, 5, 0

2, 1, 0, 0, 2

Afy Fletcher

5

0

-

10

12.8

-

3, 2, 3, 0, 2

  1. Rosemary Alison Mair
    Rosemary Mair is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player bowls right-arm medium and in the last 4 matches Rosemary Mair has taken 1, 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 10.9. She has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 0 wickets.
  2. Eden Jean Carson
    Eden Carson is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Eden Carson has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. She is an off break bowler and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 19.2. Eden Carson has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 2, 0, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. She has a good record at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
  3. Afy Samantha Sharlyn Fletcher
    Afy Fletcher is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Afy Fletcher has an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. She bowls leg break and in the last 5 matches this player has taken 3, 2, 3, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 12.8. Afy Fletcher has been very successful against this team, taking 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Hayley Matthews

3

84

42

4

18.8

0, 50, 0, 34, 0

2, 0, 1, 0, 1

Melie Kerr

3

43

43

9

5.9

9, 0, 0, 34, 0

0, 3, 2, 0, 4

Chinelle Henry

3

2

-

1

35

0, 0, 0, 2, 0

0, 0, 0, 0, 1

  1. Hayley Kristen Matthews
    Hayley Matthews is an all-rounder with an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 50, 0, 34, 0 runs averaging 42 per match. Hayley Matthews is also a handy bowler, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8 per match. She has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
  2. Amelia Charlotte Kerr
    Melie Kerr is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Melie Kerr is a top order batter, bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches she has scored 9, 0, 0, 34, 0 runs at an average of 43 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 9 wickets, averaging at 5.9 wickets per match. Melie Kerr has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. She has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
  3. Chinelle Akhalia Henry
    Chinelle Henry is an all-rounder with an average of 42 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3 and is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a differential pick in your team. Chinelle Henry is a right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches she has scored 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 runs averaging null per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium fast and in the recent matches has taken 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets, averaging at 35 wickets per match. Chinelle Henry has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Hayley Matthews

3

84

42

4

18.8

0, 50, 0, 34, 0

2, 0, 1, 0, 1

Deandra Dottin

4

87

43.5

1

16

0, 27, 19, 28, 13

1, 0, 0, 0, 0

Afy Fletcher

5

0

-

10

12.8

-

3, 2, 3, 0, 2

Melie Kerr

3

43

43

9

5.9

9, 0, 0, 34, 0

0, 3, 2, 0, 4

Eden Carson

4

5

5

5

19.2

0, 0, 0, 5, 0

2, 1, 0, 0, 2

Suzie Bates

5

95

19

0

-

28, 17, 20, 27, 3

-

The Top Point Getters for West Indies Women are Hayley Matthews with 131 match fantasy points. Deandra Dottin with 106 match fantasy points and Afy Fletcher with 95 match fantasy points.

The Top Point Getters for New Zealand Women are Melie Kerr with 92 match fantasy points. Eden Carson with 80 match fantasy points and Suzie Bates with 51 match fantasy points.

WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks

M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets

Player

M

R

Avg R

W

Avg W

RR

RW

Hayley Matthews

3

84

42

4

18.8

0, 50, 0, 34, 0

2, 0, 1, 0, 1

Melie Kerr

3

43

43

9

5.9

9, 0, 0, 34, 0

0, 3, 2, 0, 4

Rosemary Mair

4

2

2

7

10.9

0, 0, 0, 2, 0

1, 0, 2, 0, 4

Eden Carson

4

5

5

5

19.2

0, 0, 0, 5, 0

2, 1, 0, 0, 2

Afy Fletcher

5

0

-

10

12.8

-

3, 2, 3, 0, 2

  1. Hayley Kristen Matthews
    Hayley Matthews is an all-rounder with an average of 93 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. She is a top order opening right-handed batter. In the recently played 3 matches this player has scored 0, 50, 0, 34, 0 runs averaging 42 per match. Hayley Matthews can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling off break and in the recent matches has taken 2, 0, 1, 0, 1 wickets at an average of 18.8 per match. She has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 1 wickets in the recent matches.
  2. Amelia Charlotte Kerr
    Melie Kerr is an all-rounder with an average of 100 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a top order right-handed batter. In the last 3 matches Melie Kerr has scored 9, 0, 0, 34, 0 runs averaging 43 per match. She is also a handy bowler, bowling leg break and in the recent matches has taken 9 wickets, averaging at 5.9 wickets per match. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Melie Kerr has had a good time at this venue in the recent 3 matches she played here and has taken 6 wickets.
  3. Rosemary Alison Mair
    Rosemary Mair can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 40 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Rosemary Mair bowls right-arm medium and in the recent 4 matches she has taken 1, 0, 2, 0, 4 wickets at an average of 10.9. This player has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches Rosemary Mair played here and has taken 0, 2, 0 wickets.
  4. Eden Jean Carson
    Eden Carson is a bowler with an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. She bowls off break and in the recent 4 matches this player has taken 2, 1, 0, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 19.2. Eden Carson has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 2, 0, 2, 2 wickets in the recent matches. She has had a good time at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wickets.
  5. Afy Samantha Sharlyn Fletcher
    Afy Fletcher is a bowler with an average of 39 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.6 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Afy Fletcher bowls leg break and in the recently played 5 matches she has taken 3, 2, 3, 0, 2 wickets at an average of 12.8. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 0, 1, 2, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches.

WI-W vs NZ-W Squad Information

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Squad: Lea Tahuhu, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Hannah Rowe, Leigh Kasperek, Melie Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Jess Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold, Izzy Gaze and Georgia Plimmer

West Indies Women (WI-W) Squad: Chedean Nation, Afy Fletcher, Deandra Dottin, Shemaine Campbelle, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Matthews, Shamilia Connell, Qiana Joseph, Karishma Ramharack, Aaliyah Alleyne, Mandy Mangru, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar and Nerissa Crafton

WI-W vs NZ-W Possible Playing XI

New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Possible Playing XI: Suzie Bates, Brooke Halliday, Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Izzy Gaze, Eden Carson, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Melie Kerr and Sophie Devine

West Indies Women (WI-W) Possible Playing XI: Shemaine Campbelle, Chedean Nation, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry, Qiana Joseph and Deandra Dottin

WI-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team Today

Wicket-Keepers: Shemaine Campbelle and Maddy Green

Batter: Suzie Bates

All-Rounders: Melie Kerr, Hayley Matthews and Chinelle Henry

Bowlers: Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Afy Fletcher, Lea Tahuhu and Ashmini Munisar

Captain: Lea Tahuhu

Vice-Captain: Shemaine Campbelle

Photo credit: Imago