New Zealand Women vs India Women, 2nd T20I: Fantain Fantasy Cricket Tips

The Indian women were favourites going into the 1^st T20I but New Zealand had other plans. Sophie Devine’s 62 set the tone for the hosts and after the Smriti-Jemimah duo departed, India succumbed meekly.

Soon enough, there were whispers of Mithali Raj but HarmanpreetKaur has clarified that this is the best time to provide the much-needed exposure to youngsters.

Venue:

Eden Park, Auckland

This venue has hosted just one T20I for women. It was way back in 2012 that the hosts lost to England here

A brand new wicket will ensure that the batters are tested and the opening bowlers have the much-needed assistance to rattle the opposition.

Form factor

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

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

Team news–India

With 160 to get, the tourists were well on target with Smriti and Jemimah motoring along to 102 in 12 overs. Therefore, all hell broke loose. Poor shot selection cost India dear and the hosts wrapped up the match with glee.

Arundhati Reddy was expensive and therefore, India would look to perhaps play Mansi Joshi instead. Also, the touring party will be tempted to pay Shikha Pandey as well.

Likely Playing XI – India

SmritiMandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, DayalanHemalatha, HarmanpreetKaur (C), PriyaPunia OR Mithali Raj, Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia (WK), PoonamYadav, RadhaYadav, Mansi Joshi, AnujaPatil/ShikhaPandey.

Hot Picks – India

Jemimah Rodrigues is in red-hot form at the moment. She averages 39.44 in the last 10 T20I innings and batting at number three, her knock will be vital for India.

SmritiMandhana is in the middle of a purple patch. She makes it look so easy every time she wields the willow. India will be hoping that she get going yet again.

Harmanpreet Kaur’s explosive game just what India needed in the 1^st If she can get going, you’re bound to score plenty of Fantain points.

Team News –New Zealand

Note that Bernadine Bezuidenhout had fitness woes ahead of the 1^st T20I and Anna Patterson took her spot. Do keep an eye out for updates on Bezeuidenhout’s fitness before picking your Fantain XI.

Also, Kately Martin and Frances Mackay had a bizarre on-field collision which now leaves the latter struggling to regain fitness for the 2^nd T20I.

Likely Playing XI – New Zealand

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

Hot Picks – New Zealand

Sophie Devine’s 48-ball 62 blitz was studded with two 6s and six boundaries. And when she departed in the 16^th over Katley Martin took over and added to India’s woes. Pick this duo in your Fantain XI without fail.

New Zealand’s skipper Satterthwaite was always going to play a crucial role for the hosts and her 27-ball 33 was vital in the middle-order.

Amelia Kerr, Lea Tahuhu and Leigh Kasperek will be important bowlers for your Fantain XI as well.

Fantain Fantasy XI

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