New Zealand Women vs India Women 2019, 2nd T20I: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

New Zealand Women made a brilliant comeback in the first T20I against the India Women to go 1-0 up in the 3-match T20I series. During the first T20I in Wellington, the visiting side was cruising at 102 in the 12th over for the loss of just one wicket in the 160-run target. Smriti Mandhana’s quick-fire fifty and her partnership with Jemimah Rodrigues brought down the required rate to almost six an over.

The middle-order played rash shots and cost the game that India had in their hands. The collapse once again brought back the talks of including the ODI captain Mithali Raj in the T20I XI. However, the T20I captain Harmanpreet Kaur made it clear that the management wanted to give a chance for the youngsters in the squad in the overseas conditions ahead of Mithali.

Match Details:

The second game of the 3-match T20I series between New Zealand Women and India Women will be hosted by the Eden Park in Auckland.

The match starts at 3:00 PM local time (2:00 AM GMT) (7:30 AM IST).

The game will be live on Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD in India. (Live streaming in Hotstar)

Last five completed T20I matches:

New Zealand Women: W, W, W, L, L.

India Women: L, L, W, W, W.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Eden Park in Auckland has hosted only one Women’s T20I that too in 2012. England, who batted first, posted 108/6 in their 20 overs. The White Ferns in response made 90/7 in 18.5 overs and lost by 10 runs on DL method. As the Men’s T20I will be played after this, a fresh pitch with something for the pacers can be expected here.

Average 1st innings score: 108 (One Women’s T20I match)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0

Also Read: NZ v IND 2nd T20I Dream11 Fantasy Tips

Probable Playing XI:

New Zealand Women:

Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Amy Satterthwaite (C), Katey Martin (WK), Caitlin Gurrey, Frances Mackay/ Hannah Rowe, Amelia Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Hayley Jensen, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu.

Bench – Anna Patterson.

India Women:

Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Priya Punia/Mithali Raj, Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia (WK), Poonam Yadav, Radha Yadav, Mansi Joshi, Anuja Patil/Shikha Pandey.

Bench – Ekta Bisht, Arundhati Reddy.

Note: India might pick bring Mansi Joshi for Arundhati Reddy who was expensive in the first game. Shikha Pandey could make into the XI ahead of Anuja Patil depending on the conditions.

Team News:

Frances Mackay collided with Katey Martin in the first game and is now doubtful for the 2nd match. She pulled out while bowling the first over of India’s innings. Anna Patterson replaced an injured Bernadine Bezuidenhout in the squad.

Power Picks:

In the last 10 T20I innings, Jemimah Rodrigues scored 355 runs at an average of 39.44 with three fifties. In the 10 innings, Rodrigues has scored over 30 on seven occasions and has been dismissed under 15 only once. She will be crucial for India’s chances batting at No.3. Jemimah could perform better if she is allowed to open the innings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues.

Vice-Captain Options – Harmanpreet Kaur, Suzie Bates, Amy Satterthwaite.

Alternatives – Poonam Yadav, Katey Martin, Leigh Kasperek

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Smriti Mandhana (VC), Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur, Amy Satterthwaite

All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma, Sophie Devine (C), Amelia Kerr

Bowlers – Hayley Jensen, Radha Yadav, Poonam Yadav

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Smriti Mandhana (C), Jemimah Rodrigues (VC), Amy Satterthwaite, Suzie Bates, Harmanpreet Kaur

All-Rounders – Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr

Bowlers – Leigh Kasperek, Mansi Joshi, Poonam Yadav

Expert Advice:

Given what Harmanpreet Kaur said at the post-match presentation, it will be tough to see Mithali Raj in the playing XI during this T20I series. There are reports surrounding regarding Mithali’s retirement from this format strengthening her absence in this series. Even if included in the playing XI, she might not bat in the top four at least.

Probable Winners:

India Women are expected to make a comeback to level the series against New Zealand by clinching the key moments.

*Disclaimer: 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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