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New Zealand Women, England Women meet in 2nd T20I showdown
The battle between New Zealand Women and England Women intensifies as they gear up to face each other in the second T20I match of the three-match series that will be played on Friday at Saxton Oval, Nelson. This encounter is going to be really crucial, with England currently leading the series 1-0.
In the first T20I, England edged past New Zealand, beating them by 27 runs. However, with the series still up for grabs, both teams will be eager to make their mark and secure victory in the upcoming fixture.
For New Zealand, the second T20I presents an opportunity to make their way back into the series and level it. In the first game, New Zealand Women were bowled out for (133) in their chase of (160). Notable contribution for New Zealand came from skipper Suzie Bates who scored (65) runs. But, their other batters faltered through scoring. They will expect their players to come out stronger to keep themselves alive in the series.
On the other hand, England Women are riding a wave of confidence after their comfortable win in the opening encounter. England squad is packed with talent and depth in both batting and bowling departments. They possess firepower Players like Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight and Maia Bouchier who have been in an impressive form, giving England upper-hand in dominating New Zealand.
NZ-W Probable XI: Suzie Bates (c), Isabella Gaze (wk), Georgia Plimmer, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Mikaela Greig, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Fran Jonas
ENG-W Probable XI: Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Bess Heath, Charlotte Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Filer, Lauren Bell
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