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T20 World Cup SF2: SA-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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T20 World Cup SF2: SA-W vs AUS-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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With a dream Final at the MCG on the horizon, both these teams will be very motivated to get there, for different reasons.

South Africa have never reached a T20 World Cup Final. In fact, they have only ever reached the Semi Finals in one of six editions before this tournament, back in 2014. So, their performance in the group stages, where they went unbeaten is cause for optimism.

Australia are facing issues. The tournament hosts and favourites, who have been dreaming of a sold-out T20 World Cup Final at the MCG, will be hoping to overcome two key issues. First, star all-rounder Ellyse Perry has been ruled out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. Second, and more pressing, is the rain threat in Sydney.

If there is no result, South Africa progress, and Australia miss the chance to host a Final at a sold-out MCG on International Women’s Day this Sunday.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Beth Mooney is the unsung hero of the Australian team. She has scored five half centuries in her last nine T20I knocks, including two in the group stage.
  • Alyssa Healy also scored two half centuries in the group stage.
  • Dane van Niekerk is a crucial player for South Africa. She scored 46 in her first match, followed by two low scores.
  • Marizanne Kapp is also crucial. She is in a good run of form with the bat, where she has scored 44, 22, 38 and 31 in her last four knocks, including the warm up matches.
  • Kapp scored 22 and took 4/16 vs Australia in a warm up match.
  • Can Ashleigh Gardner step up in the absence of Ellyse Perry? Gardner made scores of 34, 22* and 20 in the group stage, so going on with her starts will be key.
  • One player to watch is Rachael Haynes. Australia might very well not be here if it wasn’t for her innings vs Sri Lanka. She has 177 runs in her last seven knocks at 35.40.
  • Lizelle Lee was the fifth-highest run-scorer in last year’s WBBL. She scored a century vs Thailand in the group stage but just eight runs across her other two games. Key player.
  • Mignon du Preez has 82 runs vs Australia at 41.00. This includes a half century (53). Her and Laura Wolvaardt could be key in the middle order – Wolvaardt scored a terrific 53* (36) last game.
  • Jess Jonassen is in a great run of form: 13 wickets in her last eight T20I games.
  • Shabnaim Ismail enjoys playing Australia. She has nine wickets in just four games against them.
  • Megan Schutt has burst into form with two three-fors in a row (3/21 vs Bangladesh and 3/28 vs New Zealand).
  • Georgia Wareham was Player of the Match vs New Zealand with a superb 3/17.

Stats and Facts

  • Australia have won all four meetings vs South Africa in T20Is.
  • All these matches have been at T20 World Cups.
  • If there is no result in this match due to rain, South Africa will progress to Sunday’s Final at the MCG.
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Possible Playing 11

South Africa: 1. Lizelle Lee, 2. Dane van Niekerk (c), 3. Marizanne Kapp, 4. Mignon du Preez, 5. Laura Wolvaardt, 6. Sune Luus, 7. Chloe Tyron, 8. Trisha Chetty (wk), 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Ayabonga Khaka, 11. Nonkululeko Mlaba

Australia have some thinking to do as to how they replace the injured Ellyse Perry.

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Ashleigh Gardner, 4. Meg Lanning, 5. Rachael Haynes, 6. Annabel Sutherland, 7. Delissa Kimmince/Sophie Molineux, 8. Jess Jonassen, 9. Nicola Carey, 10. Georgia Wareham, 11. Megan Schutt

SCG Pitch Report and Conditions

With the pitch under covers, the track could have some zip to it.

However, the real worry is the weather. There is the possibility of some breaks in the rain in the evening in Sydney, so Australia will be hoping there is enough time to allow for at least a 10-over game.

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Match Prediction

Provided the weather holds, Australia have enough quality, even without Ellyse Perry, to win this game against a spirited South Africa team.

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T20 World Cup SF1: IND-W vs ENG-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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After confirming their passage to the Semi Finals with a game to spare, India and England will resume battle after a few recent matches against each other.

However, instead of the focus being on the players on show, it is on the Sydney weather. The forecast doesn’t look too promising, with showers predicted throughout the day, particularly in the afternoon.

So, England will be hoping that there will be enough of a break in the rain to allow for at least a 10-over game (the minimum needed in an ICC tournament). India will qualify should there be a no result, courtesy of finishing top of Group A, after having won each of their four games.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Danni Wyatt has had an under-par tour of Australia (Tri-Series and World Cup): 93 runs in eight innings (avg. 11.63).
  • But, she is the leading run-scorer in IND-ENG T20Is among active players (333, avg. 30.27).
  • Smriti Mandhana is next with 317. Unlike Wyatt, Mandhana has enjoyed a solid tour of Australia to date: 254 runs, avg. 31.75. However, her three scores in WT20 read: 10, 11 and 17.
  • Natalie Sciver topped the group stage with 202 runs at 67.33. She crossed 50 three times in four innings. Heather Knight finished second with 193 at 64.33.
  • However, the player who has arguably had the biggest impact is Shafali Verma. India’s swashbuckling 16-year old has been superb in this tournament, striking at 161.00 (161 runs, avg. 40.25).
  • Jemimah Rodrigues has passed 20 in five of her past nine T20I knocks. However, she hasn’t crossed 35 – can she step up in this match?
  • Tammy Beaumont went back to opener last game, and she could remain there. She has 208 runs vs India.
  • Poonam Yadav took the most wickets in the group stage (9). Sophie Ecclestone and Anya Shrubsole were next best with eight.
  • Katherine Brunt has the most wickets in ENG-IND matches with 19. Shrubsole is next with 11, followed by Deepti Sharma with nine.
  • Radha Yadav is coming off a Player of the Match performance vs Sri Lanka (4/23).
  • Sarah Glenn’s last two games: 3/15 and 2/16.
  • Rajeshwari Gayakwad has taken at least one wicket in each of her last nine T20Is.
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Stats and Facts

  • England have won 15 out of 20 meetings against India.
  • England have won all four meetings against India in T20 World Cups.
  • India and England played each other twice in the recent Tri-Series, with both teams winning a game each.
  • India will progress through to the Final should this match be washed out.

Possible Playing 11

Harmanpreet Kaur has been struggling in recent times. Can she fire in this big game?

India: 1. Shafali Verma, 2. Smriti Mandhana, 3. Jemimah Rodrigues, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Deepti Sharma, 6. Veda Krishnamurthy, 7. Shikha Pandey, 8. Taniya Bhatia (wk), 9. Radha Yadav, 10. Poonam Yadav, 11. Rajeshwari Gayakwad

England sent Amy Jones down the order in the last game. She played well, scoring 23* off 13 balls, so they could persist with Beaumont at the top.

England: 1. Danni Wyatt, 2. Tammy Beaumont, 3. Natalie Sciver, 4. Heather Knight (c), 5. Fran Wilson, 6. Amy Jones (wk), 7. Katherine Brunt, 8. Sophie Ecclestone, 9. Anya Shrubsole, 10. Mady Villiers, 11. Sarah Glenn

SCG Pitch Report and Conditions

With the square being under cover with rain around, both the pacers and spinners could have a say at the SCG.

The weather in Sydney does not look good on Thursday. 15-25mm is forecast to fall throughout the day, which puts this game under threat.

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Match Prediction

What a disappointment it would be if this game was abandoned due to rain.

It has the makings for a fine clash, with England (strong record vs India) and India (in fine form) both a good chance of winning. Should the weather allow for it, India might sneak a victory due to the Shafali Verma factor.

SA vs AUS 2nd ODI Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Yet again in South Africa’s “nearly” summer, they lead a series 1-0. It was the case in their Test series against England, only to lose 3-1; ODI series vs England, only to draw 1-1 and T20I series vs England, only to lose 2-1.

Their performance in the opening ODI was clinical. Heinrich Klaasen led the way with an excellent century under pressure, giving the Paarl crowd plenty to cheer for, along with the bowlers. So, can the Proteas do the same in Bloemfontein?

Australia have lost three ODIs in a row. While that is not cause for panic in a year where T20 takes priority from a white-ball perspective, it is always good to get used to the winning feeling. Their recent record against South Africa is poor (nine losses in last 10 meetings), so the time is now to stop the rut as the series is on the line.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Quinton de Kock scored a century (138*) in his only ODI so far in Bloemfontein. This came off 96 balls vs England, in 2016.
  • Heinrich Klaasen was South Africa’s star in Paarl (123*). Klaasen has been in good touch in white-ball cricket (List A, T20Is and ODI): 41, 40, 27, 54, 66, 22 and 123* are his most recent scores.
  • Temba Bavuma (26) and Kyle Veryenne (48) played well in the first ODI. However, can they build on their starts?
  • Each of Australia’s top five reached double figures in Paarl. However, only Steve Smith (76) and Marnus Labuschagne (41) made scores of significance.
  • Smith is in terrific white-ball form. His scores this tour: T20Is – 45, 29 and 30*. First ODI: 76.
  • The onus is on Aaron Finch (top ODI run-scorer in 2019) and David Warner (premier white-ball batsman) to perform. Warner needs 32 runs to reach 1,000 in ODIs vs SA (avg. 46.09).
  • David Miller (64 last game) enjoys playing Australia: 17 innings, 673 runs, avg. 56.08, SR 104.34.
  • Lungi Ngidi has taken 19 wickets in his last nine white-ball matches (T20Is and ODIs). This includes five three-fors.
  • Like Ngidi, Pat Cummins is coming off a three-wicket haul in Paarl.
  • Mitchell Starc vs South Africa’s top order will be a crucial battle. Starc has dismissed Quinton de Kock four times in the last seven white-ball meetings between the teams.
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Ashton Agar to return and play a key role?

Stats and Facts

  • South Africa have won nine of their past 10 ODIs against Australia. If they win this match, it will be their third ODI series win in a row vs Australia (5-0 in 2016, 2-1 in 2018).
  • Australia have won two of the three ODIs vs South Africa in Bloemfontein.
  • D’Arcy Short and Mitchell Marsh conceded a combined 70 runs in the first ODI. So, Ashton Agar to return?

Key to a South Africa win

It would have been very pleasing from a Proteas’ perspective that they won well without a big contribution from Quinton de Kock. Heinrich Klaasen was crucial to that, continuing his good form of late with a century. Can he produce another good knock, with the likes of de Kock, Temba Bavuma and David Miller also contributing?

Also, it was a calculated bowling display by the Proteas in Paarl. All six bowlers were in the wickets, with Lungi Ngidi once again leading the way. If South Africa can make inroads into Australia’s top order, and then continue building pressure in the middle, they can win this match.

Key to an Australia win

At 174/3 in the 34th over chasing 292, Australia had an opportunity to win the game. However, as was the case in last year’s World Cup, the middle order couldn’t quite step up as much as they could. So, the top four of Australia, along with Alex Carey will be crucial.

Also, Australia’s middle and death overs bowling left a bit to be desired in Paarl. Adam Zampa is a vital cog in the middle overs, with Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Mitchell Starc capable of providing 30 good overs. Also, Australia have the question of who will be their fifth and sixth bowlers – Ashton Agar may need to be brought back.

Possible Playing 11

South Africa could stick with the same team that won in Paarl.

South Africa: 1. Janneman Malan, 2. Quinton de Kock (c & wk), 3. Temba Bavuma, 4. Kyle Verreyne, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Andile Phehlukwayo, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Anrich Nortje, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Tabriaz Shamsi

Ashton Agar was the top wicket-taker in the T20I series with eight. He could replace D’Arcy Short as he is a more reliable bowling option.

Australia: 1. David Warner, 2 Aaron Finch (c), 3. Steve Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Mitchell Marsh, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Pat Cummins, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Bloemfontein Pitch Report and Conditions

Bloemfontein is known to have the biggest outfield in South Africa, so the fittest batsmen can prosper most in what is forecast to be hot, dry conditions. The track is one of the slower ones in South Africa, so cutters and spin could play a role.

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Match Prediction

A tough one to call. South Africa don’t have a good record playing from in front this summer, so it remains to be seen how that plays on their mind.

Australia have the quality to bounce back, and they might just do so in this one.

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T20 World Cup Match 20: SA-W vs WI-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Looking at the fixtures of this T20 World Cup, the final game of the group stage looked to be a cracker.

South Africa and West Indies were considered to be England’s two biggest challengers in Group B. However, as it has turned out, only one of these two sides has played anywhere near good enough cricket.

That has been South Africa. They, along with India, remain the two unbeaten sides so far. More importantly, they have the chance to finish top of the group, which is vital given the rain threat in Sydney this week, which is where the Semi Finals will be played.

West Indies have been poor. They were shaky against Thailand, and have since been unable to shake off the rust, losing their last two games to end their hopes. The 2016 Champions have work to do, and there is no better time than now to start.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Deandra Dottin is an outstanding cricketer. However, her return from injury has not been a happy one, having been dismissed for a single digit score in every game this tournament.
  • However, she has the most runs in WI-SA T20Is: 440, avg. 40.00. With Stafanie Taylor ruled out, Dottin needs to step up.
  • Mignon du Preez is South Africa’s highest run-scorer vs West Indies (272, avg. 18.13).
  • Lizelle Lee has a century to her name so far this tournament, and was the fifth-highest run-scorer in last year’s WBBL.
  • Dane van Niekerk started the tournament with 46 vs England. Since then, though, she has made just two and three. Also, can she improve on her average of 15 in 14 games vs West Indies?
  • Marizanne Kapp returned from illness last game and made an impact. Her 31 (32) steadied the ship after a shaky start.
  • But, the star of the last game was Laura Wolvaardt (53* off 36 balls). Also, Wolvaardt does have a half century vs WI in four games against them, with an overall average of 31.33.
  • Shemaine Campbelle is West Indies’ second-highest run-scorer this tournament with 69, avg. 34.50 (scores: 25*, 43, 1).
  • Anisa Mohammed has the second-most wickets in SA-WI T20Is (21). Shabnim Ismail is next with 13.
  • Afy Fletcher has taken one wicket in each of her three games in this tournament so far (1/11, 1/21, 1/29).
  • Shabnim Ismail has five wickets in three games for South Africa this tournament. Dane van Niekerk is next with four, followed by Sune Luus and Ayabonga Khaka with three.
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Stats and Facts

  • West Indies have a great record vs South Africa: 13 wins in 18 matches.
  • If South Africa win this match, they will top Group B and play Australia in the Semi Final. With rain forecast in Sydney this week, they could qualify thanks to a higher position.
  • Stafanie Taylor is out of this match with a groin injury.

Possible Playing 11

South Africa: 1. Lizelle Lee, 2. Dane van Niekerk (c), 3. Marizanne Kapp, 4. Mignon du Preez, 5. Laura Wolvaardt, 6. Sune Luus, 7. Chloe Tyron, 8. Trisha Chetty (wk), 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Ayabonga Khaka, 11. Nonkululeko Mlaba

West Indies: 1. Hayley Matthews, 2. Deandra Dottin, 3. Shemaine Campbelle (wk), 4. Chedean Nation, 5. Chinelle Henry, 6. Britney Cooper, 7. Lee-Ann Kirby, 8. Aaliyah Alleyne, 9. Afy Fletcher, 10. Anisa Mohammed, 11. Shakera Selman

Sydney Showground Pitch Report and Conditions

This will be the second game today on the Sydney Showground pitch. South Africa made 136 vs Pakistan, overcoming the usual slowness of the surface.

Rain is forecast for Sydney on Tuesday evening.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

West Indies have a great record vs South Africa, but their injury concerns, particularly Stafanie Taylor, makes them outsiders for this one.

South Africa to win, weather permitting.

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T20 World Cup Match 19: PAK-W vs TL-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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As the final day of Group B gets underway, both these teams will be looking to end their respective campaigns on a high.

Things could have been different for Pakistan. Their excellent win first up vs West Indies put them right in the conversation for a Semi Finals spot, but losses against the more fancied South Africa and England has meant this game is one for pride.

Thailand have had their moments in this tournament, but ultimately this was about making further progress in their great cricketing journey so far. A big performance here will have the world take further notice of this team, and that is certainly motivation enough.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Pakistan’s top order crumbled vs England, before Javeria Khan gave some stability next game vs South Africa.
  • Javeria has the most runs of any Pakistan player in this T20 World Cup (82, avg. 27.33).
  • Pakistan might be tempted to send Aliya Riaz further up the order, particularly if skipper Bismah Maroof remains unavailable with a thumb injury. Riaz has played well in the past two matches: 41 (33) and 39* (32).
  • Nattakan Chantam has shown glimpses of why she is Thailand’s second highest run-scorer (650). Can she build on her 32 vs England a few days ago?
  • Nannapat Koncharoenkai started the T20 World Cup brightly with 33. However, can she bounce back from scores of 12 and 0 in her last two games?
  • Thailand need more from their all-time highest run-scorer, Naruemol Chaiwai (scores of 13, 19* and 0 this tournament).
  • Onnicha Kamchomphu scored a 21-ball 26 vs South Africa, and has the highest SR in T20Is for Thailand (84.7).
  • Aiman Anwar is Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker this tournament (six in three matches). Diana Baig has been impressive too, with five wickets.
  • Nida Dar also has five wickets. Also, she can break the game open with bat and ball: She has taken nine wickets in her last five T20Is.
  • Soraya Lateh is Thailand’s top wicket-taker this tournament with two. Can the likes of Nattaya Boochatham (49 wickets in T20Is – most for Thailand) step up in this match?

Stats and Facts

  • This is the first meeting between Pakistan and Thailand in T20Is.
  • Aiman Anwar needs three wickets to finish equal top-wicket taker with Poonam Yadav in the 2020 T20 World Cup group stage.
  • No player from either side has 100 runs in total yet in this World Cup. So, the onus is on the batters to perform.

Possible Playing 11

It remains to be seen if Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof has recovered sufficiently from her thumb injury.

Pakistan: 1. Muneeba Ali, 2. Javeria Khan, 3. Bismah Maroof (c), 4. Nida Dar, 5. Aliya Riaz, 6. Iram Javed, 7. Umaima Sohail, 8. Sidra Nawaz (wk), 9. Aiman Anwer, 10. Diana Baig, 11. Sadia Iqbal/Anam Amin

Thailand: 1. Nattakan Chantam, 2. Nattaya Boochatham, 3. Nannapat Koncharoenkai, 4. Naruemol Chaiwai, 5. Sornnarin Tippoch (c), 6. Onnicha Kamchomphu, 7. Chanida Sutthiruang, 8. Wongpaka Liengprasert, 9. Suleeporn Laomi, 10. Ratanaporn Padunglerd, 11. Soraya Lateh

Sydney Showground Pitch Report and Conditions

The Sydney Showground surface has shown signs of slowness all summer, including the men’s Big Bash. The team batting first won both games on this ground on Sunday; so, the team who wins the toss will likely bat first.

However, the weather forecast does not look too promising for Tuesday in Sydney. There is a high chance of showers in the afternoon and evening.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

Provided the weather holds, Pakistan should be too strong for Thailand. Expect a good game from the Pakistani bowlers.

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T20 World Cup Match 18: AUS-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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So, here we are – a virtual Quarter Final, with the winning team to dream a little longer about that dream day at the MCG this Sunday.

Out of 40 matches between Australia and New Zealand in T20Is, this is one of the most significant. The pressure will be rife. It will come down to who can hold their nerve better, with this virtual knockout surely holding the winning team in great stead ahead of the finals.

Both teams played Bangladesh in their respective last games. Australia dominated, while New Zealand struggled, but that counts for little in a game of this magnitude. Can Australia, who have won their past four games against New Zealand, make it five? Or will New Zealand, with a great mix of experience and youth, cause the unthinkable and have Australia out in the group stage?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Alyssa Healy has two half centuries (51 and 83) in three games in this World Cup. After five single-digit scores in a row, it seems she is finding her range.
  • Suzie Bates is the highest run-scorer in AUS-NZ T20Is (897, avg. 26.38). She knows this opposition really well.
  • Meg Lanning, who played a crucial knock of 41* (44) vs Sri Lanka earlier this tournament, is next on the list among active players with 468 (avg. 21.27).
  • Beth Mooney is in fine touch. She has scored a half century in four of her past nine knocks.
  • Can Sophie Devine go big? She has scored just 14 and 12 in her past two games, after an amazing run of form: 54*, 61, 77, 105 and 75*.
  • Also, Devine was the top run-scorer in last year’s WBBL: 769 runs, avg. 76.90, SR 130.33.
  • Ellyse Perry has had a quiet T20 World Cup (5 runs, 1 wicket). However, this is the game for a player of her calibre to fire; she has the most wickets of any active player in AUS-NZ T20Is (32) and has 237 runs at 23.70 against them.
  • Amelia Kerr, New Zealand’s star all-rounder, will have a key role to play. She has five wickets in her last three games and recently played a stunning knock of 34* (19) vs India.
  • Sophie Devine (24) and Suzie Bates (23) have a combined 47 wickets against Australia.
  • Hayley Jensen has two three-fors and two Player of the Match performances in this World Cup.
  • Jess Jonassen is Australia’s leading wicket-taker in this tournament with five in three games.
  • Megan Schutt (15 wickets in 14 games vs NZ) and Lea Tahuhu (13 wickets in 16 games vs AUS) will be key for their teams.
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Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-Head: Matches 40, Australia 20, New Zealand 19.
  • Australia have won the past four meetings between the teams.
  • The winner of this match will join India from Group A to play in the Semi Finals.
  • Rachael Haynes has batted well in the middle order in recent times: 158 runs in her last six innings at 31.60

Possible Playing 11

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Ashleigh Gardner, 4. Meg Lanning (c), 5. Rachael Haynes, 6. Ellyse Perry, 7. Annabel Sutherland, 8. Jess Jonassen, 9. Georgia Wareham/Molly Strano, 10. Nicola Carey, 11. Megan Schutt

New Zealand: 1. Sophie Devine (c), 2. Rachel Priest (wk), 3. Suzie Bates, 4. Maddy Green, 5. Hayley Jensen, 6. Katie Martin, 7. Amelia Kerr, 8. Anna Peterson, 9. Leigh Kasperek, 10. Lea Lahuhu, 11. Rosemary Mair/Jess Kerr

Junction Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

New Zealand struggled against the Bangladesh spinners in their 91 all-out on Saturday. The pitch at Junction Oval could take a bit of spin once again, particularly with this being the second game of the day.

There is the chance of morning showers in Melbourne, which should hopefully clear up for this afternoon game.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

What a match we have in store. All is at stake in a virtual knockout, where it comes down to calmness under pressure as much as ability.

This one looks to be a really tight match. Both teams have similar strengths and weaknesses, which has them both evenly-matched.

However, Australia at home, with their experience, might just sneak home.

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T20 World Cup Match 17: BD-W vs SL-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two sides who would have been hoping for a win or two this tournament, have their chance now.

Unfortunately for these two sides, the Semi Finals have eluded them. Bangladesh in particular had the most extraordinary dreams to after bowling New Zealand out for 91 last game. However, their batting let them down, as has been the case with Sri Lanka throughout this tournament.

So, who will get a win in the battle for pride?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Nigar Sultana was the only player to provide any meaningful resistance vs New Zealand.
  • She has been Bangladesh’s best in recent times – she hit 309 runs at 44.14 in 2019, and has scores of 35, 19 and 21 this series.
  • Chamari Atapattu, Sri Lanka’s best batter, has had a solid T20 World Cup: 124 runs, avg. 41.33 (scores of 41, 50 and 33).
  • However, can Atapattu improve her record vs Bangladesh? (74 runs, avg. 18.50).
  • Harshitha Madavi has the highest average of any player in Bangladesh-Sri Lanka matches (65 runs, avg. 32.50).
  • Fargana Hoque scored 36 vs Australia a few days ago, and looked good throughout her innings. Can she produce something similar?
  • Jahanara Alam is wicketless so far in the T20 World Cup, but has the most wickets in Bangladesh-Sri Lanka matches (9).
  • Udeshika Prabodhani is next with seven.
  • Ritu Moni was superb vs New Zealand. Her 4/18 allowed Bangladesh to dream, as did Salma Khatun’s 3/7.
  • Shashikala Siriwardene has three wickets in her last two games.
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Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-Head: Matches 7, Bangladesh 4, Sri Lanka 3.
  • Both teams have lost all three games so far in the 2020 World T20.
  • Bangladesh have won the last two matches against Sri Lanka (both in Asian Women’s Game 2019).

Possible Playing 11

Bangladesh: 1. Murshida Khatun, 2. Ayasha Rahman, 3. Ritu Moni, 4. Nigar Sultana (wk), 5. Fargana Hoque, 6. Rumana Ahmed, 7. Fahima Khatun, 8. S Mostary, 9. Jahanara Alam, 10 Salma Khatun (c), 11. Panna Ghosh

Sri Lanka: 1. Umesh Thimashini, 2. Chamari Atapattu (c), 3. Harshitha Madavi, 4. Hansima Karunaratne, 5. Hasini Perera, 6. Shashikala Siriwardene, 7. Nilakshi de Silva, 8. Anushka Sanjeewani, 9. Kavisha Dilhari, 10. Sathya Sandeepani, 11. Udeshika Prabodhani

Junction Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

It was a day for the bowlers at Junction Oval on Saturday. Bangladesh took advantage of the turn and bowled beautifully to dismiss New Zealand for 91. However, the batting of both teams is a concern, so whoever can deal with the turning ball better will come out on top.

There are showers forecast for Monday morning in Melbourne. It will be a cool day – a top of 18 degrees.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

A low-scoring game awaits between two sides who rely on key batters to get a score.

Bangladesh have a good record vs Sri Lanka in recent matches, and if their bowlers can bowl like they did vs NZ, this can continue.

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SA vs AUS 1st ODI Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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There is no 50-over World Cup approaching soon. Any ODI Championship? Not yet. So, there isn’t a huge amount of context to this ODI series.

However, don’t tell that to South Africa and their fans. Devoid of any series win since their 3-0 triumph over Sri Lanka nearly a year ago, this is their final chance to pick up a series win in a summer that has been “close, yet so far”.

Their capitulations in two of the three T20Is, as well as Kagiso Rabada’s groin injury, is cause for concern. The reliance on Quinton de Kock is palpable, which makes his battle with Mitchell Starc potentially series-defining if no one else steps up as needed.

Australia are in a pretty good place, despite their last ODI assignment being a 2-1 series loss in India. However, they took a 1-0 lead and looked good for a series win. The key question here will be whether they can take the confidence from the T20Is into the ODIs, in the quest to continue the winning momentum.

SA vs AUS 1st ODI Preview Dream11: SA rely too much on de Kock.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • David Warner, who is coming two consecutive 50+ scores in the T20Is, needs one century to go outright second in the most ODI hundreds list for Australia.
  • Quinton de Kock scored 107, 11 and 69 in the recent ODI series against England. He is South Africa’s most important player.
  • Faf du Plessis has the most runs in South Africa-Australia ODIs of any active player (1080, avg. 54). However, he is rested for this series – David Warner is next with 943 at 47.15.
  • Aaron Finch and Steve Smith, who both had a solid T20I series, make up Australia’s crucial top three. Smith had a fine tour of India, where he scored 98 and 131. Aaron Finch also scored a century in that series.
  • Marnus Labuschagne also enjoyed a strong start to his ODI career in India: Scores of 46 and 54. Also, he scored 364 runs (avg. 60.66) in the 2019 Marsh Cup – Australia’s domestic one day competition.
  • Temba Bavuma missed the T20I series with his hamstring injury. South Africa need him: his last six scores in ODIs and T20Is: 98, 21, 29, 43, 31 and 49.
  • Kyle Verreynne is a chance of making his ODI debut. Can he build on recent starts in List A cricket? 13, 11, 25, 34.
  • Ashton Agar took eight wickets in the T20I series.
  • Andile Phehlukwayo has a good record vs Australia: 13 wickets in seven games (avg. 22.69).
  • Mitchell Starc has dismissed Quinton de Kock four times in the last six white-ball meetings between the teams.
  • Anrich Nortje and Lungi Ngidi will be required to carry the Proteas attack in the absence of Kagiso Rabada. Nortje has eight wickets in four ODIs, while Ngidi has taken 15 wickets in his last seven white-ball matches.
  • Adam Zampa has taken 23 wickets in his last 13 white-ball matches, across BBL09, India ODIs and South Africa T20Is.

Stats and Facts

  • Both teams are locked at 48 wins each (with three ties and one NR) in 100 ODI meetings.
  • South Africa have won eight of the last nine ODIs vs Australia, including the final league game of the 2019 World Cup.
  • Bangladesh and Zimbabwe played the last two ODIs at Paarl. The seamers did the damage, taking 23 wickets at a combined average of 27.95 compared to spinners’ tally of nine at 46.44.

Key to a South Africa win

Quinton de Kock is undoubtedly key. He sets the tone, where others can then follow on the good work. However, the others have not stepped up as they should lately, and with some experience missing, the likes of David Miller and Temba Bavuma (if fit) will be crucial.

Also, can South Africa get the better of Australia’s top order? South Africa’s best chance of winning is if they can get into the middle order of Australia as quickly as possible, building further pressure in the process.

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Key to an Australia win

David Warner is in terrific touch and loves played South Africa. If he, Aaron Finch and Steve Smith set the tone, Australia have some finishing ability in the likes of Mitch Marsh and Alex Carey in the middle to heap further hurt on the Proteas.

Also, Australia could go a long way to winning if Mitchell Starc wins the battle with Quinton de Kock. With the likes of Pat Cummins, Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar bowling well, Australia can then heap further pressure on a shaky Proteas’ batting lineup.

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Possible Playing 11

Some news faces are expected in the South Africa team with Faf du Plessis and Rassie van der Dussen rested, and Kagiso Rabada injured. It remains to be seen whether Temba Bavuma has recovered adequately from his hamstring injury to play in this one.

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (c & wk), 2. Temba Bavuma/Janneman Malan, 3. Heinrich Klaasen, 4. Jon-Jon Smuts, 5. David Miller, 6. Kyle Verreynne, 7. Andile Phehlukwayo, 8. Lutho Sipamla, 9. Lungi Ngidi, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

The big question for Australia is who plays as the third seamer. Josh Hazlewood was excellent in his opening five overs in Benguluru, going for just 10 and providing a threat.

Australia: 1. Aaron Finch (c), 2. David Warner, 3. Steve Smith, 4. Marnus Labuschagne, 5. Mitchell Marsh, 6. Alex Carey (wk), 7. Ashton Agar, 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Pat Cummins, 10. Kane Richardson/Josh Hazlewood, 11. Adam Zampa

Paarl Pitch Report and Conditions

Pacers have enjoyed bowling at Paarl in the last two ODIs. However, with very hot and windy conditions in Paarl, the pitch could be quite dry, with some turn available for the spinners.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

South Africa have an excellent recent record vs Australia. However, the Aussies are looking more confident and settled right now, and look good for a win.

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T20 World Cup Match 13: BD-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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Amelia Kerr’s incredible innings against India had taken her team so close to qualification for the Semi Finals.

Hope grew with every terrific shot. Nerves grew for India and Australia in Group A. New Zealand had the chance to make it two from two and all-but-confirm their passage through to the final four.

Instead, Amelia Kerr was left close to tears after a three-run defeat that means Australia and New Zealand will likely fight it out in a virtual Quarter Final on Monday. However, standing in the way is Bangladesh, who, despite having two defeats so far, should not be taken lightly.

The White Ferns need to keep their focus, and do all the little things right in the tournament’s first morning/lunch time game. But, can Bangladesh cause them a few issues and bring out some nerves?

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Sophie Devine’s dismissal for 14 vs India was a shock to everyone. Her recent form has been incredible, with scores of 54*, 61, 77, 105 and 75 in T20Is before the India game.
  • Suzie Bates came into the T20 World Cup in good form. However, she has scored just 13 and 6 so far – is this the game she fires?
  • Nigar Sultana has been Bangladesh’s best batter over the past two years, but she has shown only some of that form in this tournament so far (35 off 26 vs 19 off 32).
  • Can Fargana Hoque, Bangladesh’s highest ever T20I run-scorer (985), build on her attractive 36 (35) vs Australia?
  • Maddy Green so far in the 2020 T20 World Cup: 29 (20) and 24 (23). If she gets the chance, can she build on her starts?
  • Amelia Kerr was outstanding vs India. Her 2/21 and 34* (19) kept the White Ferns right in the game.
  • Rumana Ahmed and Jahanara Alam have 55 wickets each for Bangladesh. However, they are wicketless so far in World T20 2020, so a step up is needed.
  • Hayley Jensen (3/16) was Player of the Match vs Sri Lanka earlier in this tournament.

Stats and Facts

  • Bangladesh and New Zealand have never played a T20I against each other.
  • New Zealand will go level with Australia with a win here, with a virtual Quarter Final to be played on Monday.
  • Lee Tahuhu needs two wickets to reach 50 in T20Is.
  • Fargana Hoque needs 15 runs to reach 1,000 in T20Is.

Possible Playing 11

New Zealand: 1. Sophie Devine (c), 2. Rachel Priest (wk), 3. Suzie Bates, 4. Maddy Green, 5. Katey Martin, 6. Amelia Kerr, 7. Hayley Jensen, 8. Anna Peterson/Katie Perkins, 9. Leigh Kasperek, 10. Lea Tahuhu, 11. Rosemary Mair

Bangladesh: 1. Shamima Sultana, 2. Murshida Khatun, 3. Sanjida Islam, 4. Nigar Sultana (wk), 5. Fargana Hoque, 6. Rumana Ahmed, 7. Fahima Khatun, 8. Jahanara Alam, 9. Salma Khatun (c), 10. Nahida Akter, 11. Panna Ghosh

Junction Oval Melbourne Pitch Report and Conditions

India and New Zealand played out a thrilling 133 vs 130 match at Junction Oval a couple of days ago. Also, the average score on this ground in the recent Tri-Series was 145.75, indicating that a score in the region of 140 can be very competitive on an easy-paced surface.

The forecast is for a maximum of 23 degrees and mostly sunny conditions.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

Bangladesh’s lack of cricket in the lead up to the T20 World Cup is showing. New Zealand’s should prevail in this one, thanks to a strong mix of young talent and great experience.

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NZ vs IND 2nd Test Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report

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India’s six-week-long tour of New Zealand, full of ups and downs, comes down this second and last Test match of the series.

The Blackcaps bounced back strongly after getting white-washed in the T20I series, winning the ODI series 3-0 and continuing the same form in the first Test match as well.

India, the no.1 Test side, were below average in the first Test, losing the match by 10 wickets. The mighty Indian batting flopped miserably as they were not able to even cross the 200 run mark in either innings.

The Indian side will look to forget the past performances and bounce back to level the series in Christchurch.

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

  • Ross Taylor is the highest run-scorer in NZ-IND Tests among active players with 792 runs from 13 matches at an average of 34.43.
  • Virat Kohli is the highest for India and second-highest among active players with 756 runs at an average of 58.15 from eight games.
  • However, Virat’s current form is a big concern for the visitors as he has passed 20 international innings without a century.
  • Tom Latham has most runs at Hagley Oval: 475 runs in six games.
  • Kane Williamson is the second-highest among current players with 328 runs from six games.
  • Williamson also scored a well made 89 runs in the first Test after the early fall of the first wicket.
  • Trent Boult has the most wickets at Hagley Oval with 37 wickets from six games.
  • Ravi Ashwin is India’s highest-wicket taker vs NZ from the current squad with 48 wickets from six games. However, his lack of runs could mean Ravindra Jadeja gets a chance.
  • Colin de Grandhomme has his career-best figures of 6/41 against Pakistan in Hagley Oval.
  • Neil Wagner and Tim Southee have 23 and 32 wickets respectively from six games on this ground.

Stats and Facts

  • This will be India’s first Test match at Hagley Oval.
  • New Zealand has played six games on this ground, with four wins, one loss and one draw.
  • Teams batting first have won only twice out of six games.

Key to a New Zealand win

New Zealand’s pace attack was superb in Wellington. Now, given they are likely to go with an all-seam attack in Christchurch, more of the same will be expected. Can they get the better of India’s top order again, including Virat Kohli?

Also, the likes of Tom Latham and Kane Williamson enjoy playing on this ground. So, if they can lead the way, the others can follow, which places further pressure on an India side that needs 20 wickets to win this game.

Key to an India win

India’s batting was the big let down in Wellington. Yes, losing the toss was tough luck, but their second innings performance on a good batting surface left a lot to be desired. The big questions in this Test is whether the openers can deal with the moving ball, as well as how well the “big 3” can perform.

Also, can India’s attack produce the goods as they did in 2019? They will be expected to lead the charge as India try to salvage the series, and pick up 60 WTC points along the way. Eyes will be on Jasprit Bumrah in particular, in a tour where he hasn’t been at his best.

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Team News and Possible Playing XI:

Neil Wagner is back after missing the first Test and is expected to replace Ajaz Patel in the XI. He’s blessed with a baby girl.

Possible Playing XI of NZ: 1. Tom Latham, 2. Tom Blundell, 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Ross Taylor, 5. Henry Nicholls, 6. BJ Watling (wk), 7. Colin de Grandhomme, 8. Tim Southee, 9. Kyle Jamieson 10. Neil Wagner, 11. Trent Boult

Ishant Sharma is ruled out due to ankle injury and Umesh Yadav will replace him. Also, there is a good chance that Ravindra Jadeja will replace Ravi Ashwin in the XI.

Possible Playing XI of India: 1. Prithvi Shaw, 2. Mayank Agarwal, 3. Cheteshwar Pujara, 4. Virat Kohli (c), 5. Ajinkya Rahane, 6. Hanuma Vihari, 7. Rishabh Pant (wk), 8. Ravichandran Ashwin/Ravindra Jadeja, 9. Mohammed Shami, 10. Umesh Yadav, 11. Jasprit Bumrah

Hagley Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

The Hagley Oval track was a sea of green in the lead up to the Test. This wicket typically has pace and bounce, which is of assistance to the quicks. The wicket has green grass and is expected to flatten up from second day and will be easy for batting, so toss will be very crucial.

Dream11 Prediction

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Match Prediction

India’s two biggest match winners, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, are not in their prime form now. However, you can’t keep big players like them quiet for long.

The Kiwis will have the home advantage and will look to play the same way as they did in Wellington. Like the first Test, the toss could play a vital role in this match.

It’s a very tough call to make but expect the world’s no.1 Test team to make a big response in this match.

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Written by Robin Rounder. Twitter: @robin_rounder

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