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T20 World Cup Match 12: ENG-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | ENG-W vs PAK-W Dream11 Prediction Today | England Women vs Pakistan Women Preview Dream11 | Manuka Oval Pitch Report | ENG-W vs PAK-W Key Players
In a tightly contested Group B, where four teams are a genuine chance of reaching the Semi Finals, two last-start winners go head-to-head for the chance to sit in the top two by the time the day is over.
England, after a terrible start, found their groove against Thailand. Heather Knight’s terrific form at this ground continued, while Natalie Sciver showcased her consistency again. However, if England are to go to the next level, they need more from their openers. Will today be the day?
Pakistan were quite clinical against West Indies. They restricted their experienced opponent to 124, before batting beautifully to chase the target with ease. So, with that confidence-boosting win, can Pakistan make it two from two to sit in Group B’s top two?
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
- Heather Knight is unstoppable at Manuka Oval in Canberra. Her four innings at the ground read: 51, 67, 78 and 108*. Also, Knight was Player of the Match in her last meeting vs Pakistan, two months ago.
- Tammy Beaumont has the most runs of any active player in England-Pakistan T20Is (235, avg. 39.17).
- Bismah Maroof is next with 200, and is coming off a solid 38* vs West Indies. However, can she improve on her average vs England (15.38)?
- Javeria Khan also looked good vs West Indies (35). Also, her last innings vs England was 57* in December 2019. She has the highest average of any Pakistan player (min. 100 runs) vs England (19.44).
- Natalie Sciver is currently fourth-highest run-scorer in the 2020 T20 World Cup (109), with two half centuries in two games (50 and 59*).
- Also, Sciver took six wickets in three games at Manuka Oval in the recent Australia-India-England Tri-Series.
- Nida Dar is the highest wicket-taker in Pakistan-England T20Is (14). Pakistan’s all-time leading wicket-taker (94) is coming off 2/30 vs West Indies.
- Anya Shrubsole is next on the list with 10 wickets in seven matches.
- Sophie Ecclestone continues to take wickets. She took six in three games vs Pakistan in December 2019, and has three in two matches so far this tournament.
- Diana Baig was impressive vs West Indies, taking two wickets in the powerplay to finish with 2/19 off four overs.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-Head: Matches 13, England 12, Pakistan 1.
- England beat Pakistan 3-0 in a T20I series in Kuala Lumpur two months ago.
- Amy Jones has been in poor form in England’s tour of Australia so far. However, she was Player of the Series against Pakistan in December 2019 (179 runs, avg. 58.66). No other player scored 100 runs.
Possible Playing 11
England: 1. Amy Jones (wk), 2. Danni Wyatt, 3. Natalie Sciver, 4. Heather Knight (c), 5. Fran Wilson, 6. Tammy Beaumont, 7. Lauren Winfield, 8. Katherine Brunt, 9. Sophie Ecclestone, 10. Anya Shrubsole, 11. Sarah Glenn
Pakistan: 1. Muneeba Ali, 2. Javeria Khan, 3. Bismah Maroof (c), 4. Nida Dar, 5. Umaima Sohail, 6. Iram Javed, 7. Aliya Riaz, 8. Sidra Nawaz (wk), 9. Aiman Anwer, 10. Diana Baig, 11. Anam Amin
Manuka Oval Canberra Pitch Report and Conditions
South Africa and Thailand will go head-to-head at Manuka Oval before this match. Overall, the pitch has played well so far in the T20 World Cup, with the evidence being 175+ scores by England and Australia.
The forecast is for a clear evening, but it might get quite cool when the sun goes down.
Dream11 Prediction
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Match Prediction
Pakistan showed they are a team not to take lightly in this World Cup. However, given England’s excellent record against Pakistan, as well as a number of matches at this ground in recent times, England should win this match.
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