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SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Match 7 | SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Today | Paarl Pitch Report
Weighed down by the home advantage? It seemed to be the case for South Africa as they fell to an upset defeat to Sri Lanka on the opening night. Now, with Australia in red-hot form and Sri Lanka winning two from two, there is no room for error.
That is arguably even more so for New Zealand. Thumped at the hands of Meg Lanning’s rampant team, the White Ferns enter this match with a net run rate of -4.850. Given the competitive nature of the group thanks to the surprise element that is Sri Lanka, Sophie Devine’s team simply cannot lose.
So, which team will handle the pressure better? Both sides had hopes of achieving something special before the tournament began, so defeat here can prove devastating.
Match Details
- Location: Boland Park, Paarl.
- Time: 7:00pm (local), 10:30pm (IST).
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Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Match 7: SA-W vs NZ-W Possible Playing XI
South Africa: 1. Laura Wolvaardt, 2. Tazmin Brits, 3. Marizanne Kapp, 4. Sune Luus (c), 5. Chloe Tyron, 6. Anneke Bosch, 7. Nadine de Klerk, 8. Sinalo Jafta (wk), 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Ayabonga Khaka, 11. Nonkululeko Mlaba
New Zealand: 1. Suzie Bates, 2. Sophie Devine (c), 3. Bernadine Bezuidenhout (wk), 4. Amelia Kerr, 5. Maddy Green, 6. Hannah Rowe, 7. Hayley Jensen, 8. Lea Tahuhu, 9. Jess Kerr, 10. Eden Carson, 11. Fran Jonas
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Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
South Africa:
- All of South Africa’s top five players scored double-figures against Sri Lanka. However, only one, Sune Luus, scored above 20 (28).
- Luus averages just 9.17 in seven knocks against New Zealand.
- Cometh the hour, cometh Laura Wolvaardt? The opener scored over 1,000 T20 runs in 2022 at an average of over 40. Against New Zealand, she has hit 142 runs in seven matches at an average of 20.29.
- Tazmin Brits has scored 194 runs in her past eight T20Is at an average of 38.80.
- So much rests on Marizanne Kapp. The all-rounder has taken six wickets in as many matches against New Zealand, but she will be also looking for more runs against the White Ferns (75 runs, avg. 18.75).
- Ayabonga Khaka has picked up eight wickets in seven meetings against the White Ferns at an impressive average of 18.25 and economy of 5.62.
New Zealand:
- Sophie Devine loves playing against South Africa. She has both the most runs (612, avg. 87.43) and most wickets (15, avg. 14.47) in SA-NZ WT20Is.
- Suzie Bates also has outstanding numbers against South Africa: 12 inns, 517 runs, avg. 64.63, SR 134.64.
- Amelia Kerr was the standout for New Zealand against Australia, where she took 3/23. Against South Africa, the legspinner has taken eight wickets in seven matches at an average of 18.25 and economy of 5.62.
- Hayley Jensen has the second-most wickets in SA-NZ WT20Is (9) at an average of 16.33 and economy of 6.13.
Other Stats and Facts
- Head-to-head: Matches 13, South Africa 2, New Zealand 10, N/R 1.
- Both Sophie Devine and Suzie Bates were out for golden ducks against Australia.
- Shabnim Ismail has taken just five wickets in 11 matches vs New Zealand (avg. 61.80, econ. 7.92).
- Lea Tahuhu has similar struggles against South Africa. The seamer has taken just two wickets in seven outings (avg. 71.00, econ. 7.47).
Boland Park, Paarl Pitch Report and Weather
Ireland and England will play on this ground before this match. Australia, thanks to Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry, smashed 173 against the White Ferns, before Ashleigh Gardner ripped through with spin (5/12). Also, in the West Indies-England game, spin played a key role, with Sophie Ecclestone (3/23) and Sarah Glenn (1/20) proving a handful.
A clear and warm evening is forecast in Paarl. Dew is a possibility.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Match 7: SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction
Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.
Option 1:
Option 2:
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Base Team:
- Wicket-Keepers: Maddy Green
- Batters: Laura Wolvaardt
- All-Rounders: Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Marizanne Kapp
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone
Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Match 7: SA-W vs NZ-W Match Prediction – Who will win?
New Zealand have a great record against South Africa. It could continue here as the home side works to handle the pressure of a home World Cup. White Ferns to win.
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