New Zealand's Suzie Bates
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Commonwealth Games Women's Cricket Competition 2022 Preview - Match 12 - New Zealand Women vs England Women- 4 August
Match 12 of the Commonwealth Games Women's Cricket Competition 2022 is scheduled for August 4th between New Zealand Women and England Women, at the Edgbaston Stadium, Birmingham.
New Zealand Women Current T20I Form:
New Zealand Women won their last match against Sri Lanka Women by a big margin of 45 runs.
New Zealand Women batted first and posted a total of 147 for 7 in 20 overs. Suzie Bates was the top run scorer for New Zealand Women as she made 34 off 32 balls. The middle order including Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green failed to score runs. Lea Tahuhu's cameo of 20 runs in the death overs really helped New Zealand get to a competitive total of 147 for 7 in 20 overs.
During the chase, Sri Lanka lost 4 wickets for just 24 runs including the big wicket of their captain and opener Chamari Athapaththu. Nilakshi de Silva tried her best in the middle order and scored 36 off 35 balls but she failed to provide any respite or hope for a successful chase. Sri Lanka Women were eventually restricted to 102 for 8 in 20 overs, as New Zealand won the match by 45 runs.
England Women Current T20I Form:
England Women beat South Africa Women in their last match by 26 runs.
England Women batted first and posted a total of 167 for 5 in 20 overs. The 17 year old Alice Capsey top scored with 50 runs to her name in 37 balls. Amy Jones and Katherine Brunt played phenomenal knocks down the order. They scored 36 and 38 runs respectively to take England Women to a respectable total of 167 in 20 overs.
During the chase, South Africa Women got off to a stable but a very slow start. The opening pair of Anneke Bosch and Tazmin Brits collected 64 runs for the first wicket partnership. However both the openers batted very slow and the pressure for quick scoring was passed on to the middle order. Laura Wolvaardt tried her best with a knock of 41 not out in 33 balls but it was not enough as South Africa Women fell short by 26 runs in the end.
Let’s have a look at the squads:
New Zealand - Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Izzy Gaze, Claudia Green, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Fran Jonas, Amelia Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Jess McFadyen, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
England - Heather Knight (Captain), Maia Bouchier, Katherine Brunt, Alice Capsey, Kate Cross, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Freya Kemp, Nat Sciver
Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* - PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – England Women
Who will win?- New Zealand Women
Top Batsman (Runs Scored) – Danni Wyatt (England Women), Suzie Bates (New Zealand Women)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Sophie Ecclestone (England Women), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand Women)
Most Sixes – Alice Capsey (England Women), Suzie Bates (New Zealand Women)
Player of the Match- Danni Wyatt (England Women)
Team Scores Batting first – England Women 160+, New Zealand Women 150+
Match Handicap: England Women
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