Women’s World T20I 2024

PK-W vs NZ-W, Match 19

Preview

Pakistan and New Zealand will play match no.19 of the World Women’s T20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday, October 14. 

Title defenders Australia have already sealed their place in the semi-finals by winning all four of their group-stage matches. NZ-W presently holds the edge, as a win against the Women in Green will see them in the knockout stages of the tournament. If the White Ferns make a blunder, then it opens up a lifeline for India, which is placed in second place in the group standings courtesy of its superior net run rate. 

There’s also a very slight chance for the Pakistani side to win and make it to the semi-finals. For them to qualify, they need to defeat the New Zealand team by a substantial margin of over 53 runs or chase down the target of (suppose 150 runs) in less than 9.1 overs. If they somehow do this miracle, they will cross both India and New Zealand to cruise to the next round, which indeed makes this match a must-win for all cricket fans around the world. 

Match Details

Match: PK-W vs NZ-W, Match - 19, Women’s World T20I 2024

Date: Monday, October 14,  2024

Time: 07:30 PM

Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Pitch and Weather Report

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is balanced for both batters and bowlers. We expect the surface to be hard and fresh, which will suit the batters in the initial phase. While the spinners will come in handy in the middle overs, the seamers will get good bounce and movement as the game goes down the line.

Dubai's weather is expected to be warm, clear, and humid. There is no chance of rain, and the temperature on match day will be around 34 degrees Celsius.  

PK-W vs NZ-W Squads

PK-W: Muneeba Ali (c & wk), Sidra Amin, Sadaf Shamas, Nida Dar, Omaima Sohail, Aliya Riaz, Iram Javed, Tuba Hassan, Syeda Aroob Shah, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Diana Baig, Gull Feroza, Fatima Sana, Tasmia Rubab

NZ-W: Sophie Devine (c), Isabella Gaze (wk), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Leigh Kasperek, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold

PK-W vs. NZ-W Probable Playing XIs

PK-W: Fatima Sana (captain), Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Amin, Nida Dar, Sadaf Shamas, Aliya Riaz, Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan, Nashra Sandhu, Sadia Iqbal, Syeda Aroob Shah

NZ-W: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Leigh Kasperek, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson

Match Prediction

Based on their current form, New Zealand Women are expected to win the match against Pakistan Women. With the services of experienced players like Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates, the team is expected to give their best and cruise to the semi-final round in this must-win encounter. 

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