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NZ-W vs ENG-W 4th T20I: England set eye on series as New Zealand remain defiant

Tuesday, 26-Mar-2024, 09:45 AM
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Having remained alive in the five-match T20I series on the back of their win in the third T20I, New Zealand Women are gearing up to face England Women in the fourth T20I match, scheduled to be played on Wednesday at Basin Reserve in Wellington. England are leading the five-match series 2-1 with their victories in the first and second game. 

With England leading 2-1, the stakes are high as both teams vie for supremacy in the match. New Zealand Women bounced back resiliently in the third T20I, clinching a crucial win by the mere margin of three runs to keep their hopes alive and set the stage for an electrifying showdown in the upcoming fixture.

The third T20I witnessed a spirited performance from New Zealand Women as they showcased their skill and determination to secure a vital win. Skipper Sophie Devine top-scored with (60) runs amid the major contributions from Amelia Kerr (44*) and Bernadine Bezuidenhout (34).

On the other hand, England Women, despite their defeat in the third T20I, remain a formidable force after seeing their performances in the first and second game. With the availability of star players Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, Maia Bouchier and Heather Knight, they possess the firepower to dominate proceedings. 

With their eyes set on sealing the series, they will be eager to bounce back strongly and assert their dominance over New Zealand.

NZ-W Probable XI: Suzie Bates, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Hannah Rowe, 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, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

 

 

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