India vs New Zealand today in the Women’s T-20 World Cup: The two teams will face each other for the 5th time in the history of the tournament, bowling first is beneficial.

The Indian women’s team will face New Zealand in their first match of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday, October 4. The New Zealand women’s team dominated India in the T-20 format, but in the World Cup, the competition was evenly matched between the two. In 4 matches, both won 2-2 matches.

Of these 4 matches, New Zealand won the first 2 matches. Which were played in 2009 and 2010, including the 2009 semi-finals. At the same time, India won in 2018 and 2020.

This is the 9th edition of the Women’s T20 World Cup. The Indian women’s team is awaiting its first title. The Indian team is in Group A. Apart from India and New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are part of this group.

Details of the match before interesting facts and records of both teams

Details of the first match…

India v New Zealand, October 4, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Draw – 7 p.m.; Start of the match – 7:30 p.m.

New Zealand dominates India New Zealand women’s team dominated India in T-20 cricket. 13 matches have been played between the two since 2009. In this, New Zealand has won 9 matches and India 4 matches.

The last T-20 match between the two took place in February 2022. When the Indian team went on tour to New Zealand. In this match alone, New Zealand won by 18 points.

Smriti Mandhana in great shape Indian star batsman Smriti Mandhana is in great form. Mandhana is the highest scoring Indian batsman in T-20 cricket this year with 495 runs. Deepti Sharma is on top at bowling.

Bates T-20 World Cup and International Top Scorer The New Zealand team has an experienced player in Suzie Bates. Bates is not only the batsman who has scored the most runs (1066) in the T20 World Cup, but is also the player who has scored the most runs (4434) in the history of the Women’s International T20. Additionally, Bates is New Zealand’s top scorer this year (316 points). During this period, Amelia Kerr took the maximum 14 wickets.

importance of the match This match will be very important for both teams, as the top 2 teams from this group will qualify for the semi-finals, in such a situation both teams would like to strengthen their claim by winning the match.

Report and pitch recordings The match is scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Stadium. The pitch here is suitable for hitters. Fast bowlers can also get help early on. The decision to play first after winning the toss may turn out to be correct. The option to continue on this wicket would be the right one.

So far, 5 women’s T-20 matches have been played in this stadium. In this, the team which bats first has won 2 matches and the chasing team has won 3 matches.

weather conditions It will be very hot in Dubai on match day. The temperature here on this day will be between 38 and 30 degrees Celsius. There is no chance of rain. Wind speed will be 19 km/h.

Possibility of playing the 11 of both teams

India: Harmanpreet Kaur (captain), Smriti Mandhana, Shefali Verma, Yastika Bhatia, Jemimah Rodriguez, Richa Ghosh (week), Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Shreyanka Patil and Renuka Singh.

New Zealand: Sophie Devine (captain), Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Brooke Holliday, Maddie Green, Izzy Gage, Lee Tahuhu, Molly Penfold, Eden Carson and Fran Jonas.

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