The fourth game of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 between India and New Zealand women takes place on October 4 at 7:30 PM at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both teams want to get off to a great start, so this season opener should be entertaining.
The India Women’s cricket team led by Harmanpreet Kaur enters the tournament in an excellent state of form. They won the last four matches they played in the Women’s Asia Cup before pacing the final in which they faced Sri Lanka Women and lost ungraciously by eight wickets. Thus, India is looking forward to beginning their T20 World Cup on a positive note given how well they performed recently.
Although Sophie Devine’s New Zealand Women previous their last five matches, all been losses in T20 International cricket, including the 0-3 defeat from Australia and a tough one from England. The White Ferns will look to revisit the World Cup with renewed hope and a fresh starting point. This should be an interesting match because on the one hand, is India’s momentum and on the other, New Zealand’s desire to end their losing streak.
IND-W vs NZ-W head-to-head record:
India Women (IND-W) and New Zealand Women (NZ-W) have a history of competition, having played 13 T20Is together.
The head-to-head record favors New Zealand, with 9 victories to India’s 4. This discrepancy demonstrates New Zealand’s supremacy in previous matches. However, India’s recent form and drive to start the T20 World Cup strong may challenge New Zealand’s lead.
Who will win the match?
The Women in Blue will most likely win over the Kiwis in the match today owing to their formidable squad and performance of late. New Zealand has lost all the last five matches they have played, while India has won four out of the last five matches. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur comprise the Indian batting order, who are expected to deliver. Mandhana is hailed as the best batsman by a distance in the squad.
As for the weather update, it is expected that the conditions at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium will be conducive for spinners, which may work in favour of the Indian captain Radha Yadav in particular.
Match Details:
Details: ICC Womens T20 World Cup, 2024
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
Date and Time: Friday, October 4, 7:30 PM
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