As the T20I World Cup unfolds, the stage is set for a high-octane clash between India Women and New Zealand Women in the fourth match of the Women’s T20I World Cup on Friday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. This encounter marks the first meeting between the two sides in the tournament, and both teams will be eager to make a strong impression.

India Women, led by the dynamic Harmanpreet Kaur, come into the match with a formidable squad filled with experienced campaigners and young talent. Team India recently showed resilience in the Women’s Asia Cup 2024, but lost in the final to Sri Lanka Women. Now, this new start offers them a chance to showcase their explosive batting and bowling. With players like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma and Jemimah Rodrigues in the batting lineup, India possess the capability to create early dominance in the tournament.

On the other hand, New Zealand Women, captained by Sophie Devine, are also known for their competitive spirit and balanced squad. With the availability of Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, and Maddy Green, the White Ferns would also be looking to assert their dominance early in the tournament

In their warm-up encounters, India registered victories against West Indies and South Africa, while New Zealand thrashed South Africa but lost to West Indies. 

Head to head

Matches: 13

India Women won: 4

New Zealand Women won: 9

India Women Probable XI: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Radha Yadav, Asha Shobhana, Renuka Singh Thakur

New Zealand Women Probable XI: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Lea Tahuhu