NZM-W vs PNG-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates For Final of Women's T20I Pacific Cup 2024

An interesting game to witness.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 20 Jan 2024, 23:22 IST

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Preview

New Zealand Maori Women will be fighting against Papua New Guinea Women in the final of the Women’s T20I Pacific Cup 2024 at the Lloyd Elsmore Park 2 in Auckland on January 21. Both the teams played five matches each. New Zealand Maori Women finished in the first position with five wins. Papua New Guinea Women finished in second position with four wins in their bag.

New Zealand Maori Women last fought with Samoa Women, where Samoa Women won the toss and elected to bat. Regina Lili’i scored the highest runs (30), which was followed by Olive Lefaga, who scored 12 runs. Samoa Women scored 74 runs for the loss of seven wickets. When New Zealand Maori Women came to bat, Marama Downes scored 19 runs, followed by Anika Todds, who scored 15 runs. New Zealand Maori Women successfully chased their target with the loss of five wickets and won the match by five wickets.

Papua New Guinea Women last locked their horns with Fiji Women, where Fiji Women won the toss and elected to bat first. Their batting was a sham. Karalini Vakuruivalu scored the highest runs (9), followed by Akosita Poulter, who scored eight runs. Fiji Women got all out on 44 runs. When Papua New Guinea Women came to bat, Tanya Ruma scored the highest runs (20), followed by Brenda Tau, who hit 14 runs. Papua New Guinea Women easily chased their target with losing just one wicket and won the match by nine wickets.

Match Information

New Zealand Maori Women vs Papua New Guinea Women, Match 16

Women's T20I Pacific Cup, 21 Jan 2024, Sun, 7:30 AM IST ,Lloyd Elsmore Park 1, Auckland

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Weather Report

Lloyd Elsmore Park 1, Auckland

Fog

14.5°C

75% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

New Zealand Maori Women

W
W
W
W
W

Papua New Guinea Women

W
W
W
W
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Tanya Ruma

PNG-W - bat

112 Runs

6 Matches

2

Naoani Vare

PNG-W - bat

102 Runs

5 Matches

3

Anika Todd

NZM-W - bowl

71 Runs

5 Matches

4

Pauke Siaka

PNG-W - bat

69 Runs

5 Matches

5

Brenda Tau

PNG-W - bat

67 Runs

6 Matches

6

Jessica McFadyen

NZM-W - wk

64 Runs

4 Matches

1

Nicole Baird

NZM-W - bat

400.00

5 Matches

2

Sam Mackinder

NZM-W - wk

150.00

4 Matches

3

Harriett Cuttance

NZM-W - bowl

125.00

4 Matches

4

Pauke Siaka

PNG-W - bat

111.29

5 Matches

5

Jess Smith

NZM-W - all

104.92

4 Matches

6

Skye Bowden

NZM-W - bat

102.86

2 Matches

1

Kaia Arua

PNG-W - bat

8 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Mollie Drumm

NZM-W - all

7 Wkts

3 Matches

3

Ocean Bartlett

NZM-W - all

7 Wkts

3 Matches

4

Isabel Toua

PNG-W - bat

6 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Sibona Jimmy

PNG-W - bat

6 Wkts

6 Matches

6

Olivia Clark

NZM-W - bowl

4 Wkts

4 Matches

1

Dika Lohia

PNG-W - all

1.17

2 Matches

2

Olivia Clark

NZM-W - bowl

2.17

4 Matches

3

Kaia Arua

PNG-W - bat

2.81

6 Matches

4

Buruka Vicky

PNG-W - bowl

3.00

6 Matches

5

Emma Parker

NZM-W - bat

3.17

2 Matches

6

Mollie Drumm

NZM-W - all

3.36

3 Matches

Probable Playing XI

New Zealand Maori Women

JT McFadyen (C), Sam Mackinder (wk), SE Bowden, A Todd, J Smith, M Drumm, C Crooks, O Clark, Marama Downes, MN Hyde, Nicole Baird

Bench : KA Tomlinson, Holly Topp, CR King, SRH Curtis, EJ Parker, GK Atkinson, Ocean Bartlett, J Benge, M Lyford, Eden Carson, D Anderson

Papua New Guinea Women

B Tau (C), Kevau Frank, T Ruma, S Jimmy, K Arua, Erani Pokana, Henao Thomas, Geua Tom, Buruka Vicky, I Toua, Dika Lohia

Bench : N Vare, V Araa, P Siaka, Mahuta Jayphert, Hane Tau, Initia Vagi, Melanie Ani

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The track at Lloyd Elsmore Park 2 is a balanced pitch, meaning it is equally favourable to the bowlers, as well as to the batters. Spinners can get benefit with some assistance offered from the pitch. Batters can look to play their shots after they are set. Teams prefer to chase first after winning the toss, with the average first innings score being 91.

30%

Pace Bowling

70%

Spin Bowling

50%

Batting Pitch

91

Average Score

50%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Kaia Arua PNG-W | BAT

Arua is an experienced player of the format and has scored 39 runs in three innings at a strike rate of 67.24. She has scalped eight wickets at an economy of 3.24. She would make a fantastic choice for captaincy roles in your team.

6.5
C

Mollie Drumm NZM-W | ALL

Drumm is another great choice to lead your team. She has picked seven wickets at an economy of 3.36 in three games.

8.5

Isabel Toua PNG-W | BAT

Toua has picked five wickets in four games at an economy of 3.23. She is the perfect top pick buy for your fantasy team.

6.5

Nicole Baird NZM-W | BAT

Baird has picked four wickets in five games at an economy of 4.11. She is the perfect top pick buy for your fantasy team.

7.5

Buruka Vicky PNG-W | BOWL

Vicky could be an important pick for your team due to her ability to perform. She has grabbed three wickets in five matches at an economy of 2.33.

5.5

Ocean Bartlett NZM-W | ALL

Barlett has picked six wickets in two matches at an economy of four. She is a player to keep an eye on.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

7

Caitlin King

NZM-W | BAT

King can be avoided in the upcoming match due to the below-average performance in the last match she played.

5.5

Dayle Anderson

NZM-W | BOWL

Anderson can be skipped this time, as better players are available in her position.

Last Updated On - Jan 20 2024 11:22 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZM-W

5 : 6

PNG-W

Credits Left
18.5/100

Head To Head
Brenda Tau

9

Jessica McFadyen

8

Naoani Vare

8.5

Tanya Ruma

8

Kaia Arua
C

8

Ocean Bartlett

5.5

Anika Todd

5.5

Buruka Vicky

7.5

Isabel Toua

8.5

Mollie Drumm
VC

6.5

Nicole Baird

6.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NZM-W

5 : 6

PNG-W

Credits Left
19.5/100

Mega League
Brenda Tau

9

Naoani Vare

8.5

Tanya Ruma

8

Jess Smith

7

Kaia Arua
C

8

Ocean Bartlett

5.5

Anika Todd

5.5

Buruka Vicky

7.5

Isabel Toua

8.5

Mollie Drumm
VC

6.5

Nicole Baird

6.5

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This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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