Squads –
ENGW –
Heather Knight (c), Natalie Sciver, Tammy Beaumont, Katherine Brunt, Freya Davies, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie Ecclestone, Natasha Farrant, Sarah Glenn, Amy Jones, Anya Shrubsole, Mady Villiers, Danielle Wyatt, Emma Lamb, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean.
NZW –
Sophie Devine (c), Amy Satterthwaite, Suzie Bates, Lauren Down, Claudia Green, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jensen, Jess Kerr, Katey Martin (wk), Leigh Kasperek, Molly Penfold, Jessica McFadyen (wk), Thamsyn Newton, Hannah Rowe, Lea Tahuhu
Team News –
ENGW –
– England continued their excellent form with a massive win of 46 over the white ferns in 1st t20 at Chemsford.
– Skipper Heather Knight didn’t played last game due to some niggle and not sure will play in 2nd game as well. Anya Shrubsole was also rested in 1st game.
– Emma Lamb will be available for the 1st t20 only while Maia Bouchier and Charlie Dean will be available from the 2nd t20i.
– Tammy Beaumont and Danni Wyatt will open the innings. Both are very aggressive and technically strong as well. Danni was amongst the top scorers this Hundred. Tammy Beaumont was out on 97 and fell short by 3 runs for her t20 ton last game.
– Natalie Sciver the star Allrounder will bat at 1 down. Knight if plays will follow her at no 4. Sciver has been struggling lately with both bat and bowl and haven’t performed on her highest potential.
– Amy Jones will bat next followed by Sophie Dunkley and Katherine Brunt. Amy will keep the Wickets. Dunkley has been assigned the role of finisher and has very good striking ability.
– Sophie Ecclestone, Maddy Villiers and Sarah Glenn will lead the spin attack.
– Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver and Tash Farrant will lead the pace bowling for England.
NZW –
– New Zealand haven’t been on their best from their exit from the world cup and haven’t won any series from then. They started this t20 series with a big 46 run loss in the 3 match series.
– Form of Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine is a concern for them as they are making their return after a long time.
– Amelia Kerr has opted out of the tour to take care of her mental health and well-being , which is a big blow to the team.
– Sophie Devine will open along with Suzie Bates. Devine is back after missing the last series and the Hundred competition. Bates need no introduction and is one of the top scorers in t20 cricket and also has scored 400+ runs against the English team. Both were out cheaply last game.
– Amy Satterthwaite and Katey Martin will bat in middle followed by Maddy Green and Brooke Halliday. Amy will be extremely important in the brittle middle order. She was good with her 43 last game.
– Leigh Kasperek will have to lead the spin attack in absence of Amelia Kerr. Amy Satterthwaite will assist her with her off break.
– Sophie Devine, Lee Tahuhu/T Newton, Jess Kerr and Hayley Jenson will lead the pace attack. Bowling of Suzie Bates is still a question.
Probable XI –
ENGW –
Tammy Beaumont, Danielle Wyatt, Natalie Sciver, Heather Knight/Anya Shrubsole, Amy Jones, Sophie Dunkley, Katherine Brunt , Maddy Villiers, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Tash Farrant
NZW –
Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Katey Martin(wk), Brooke Halliday, Hayley Jenson, Leigh Kasperek, Lea Tahuhu/T Newton, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr
Pitch Report –
County Ground Hove
An neutral wicket is expected but there will be slight advantage for the batters. The ground is big as compared to Chemsford at Hove here
Average Score : 145-150
Team Blueprint –
WK –
Amy Jones( 2 down, RHB + wk, excellent form with 176 runs with a SR of 156 in the Hundred, 31(15b) last game)
Katey Martin( Middle order, RHB + wk, experienced with 967 t20 runs, 50 in practice game )
BAT –
Tammy Beaumont( Open, RHB, amongst top 3 batters in world cricket, 341 runs in 13 games against New Zealand, 97 runs last game, Must have)
Danni Wyatt( Open, RHB + off spin, attacks from word go, 208 runs with a SR of 129 in hundred recently, 14 runs last game, Must have)
Suzie Bates( Open, RHB + Medium pacer, 466 runs in 22 innings against Eng, 3300+ runs + 50 wickets in t20s, out cheaply on 1 last game)
Amy Satterthwaite( 1 down, LHB, 232 runs in 10 games against Eng with an average of 22, Must have, 43 runs + 1w last game)
Maddy Green( Middle order, RHB + off spin, 439 runs in t20s , can also bowl, 19 runs last game )
Sophie Dunkley ( RHB, middle order + part time spin, very attacking, 244 runs in 9 games this Hundred competition, Must in GL, 23(17b) last game )
Brooke Halliday ( Middle order, LHB + Medium pacer, can strike the ball big )
ALL –
Natalie Sciver( 1 down, RHB+ Right Arm medium pacer, amongst top 5 Allrounders around, 220 runs with bat + 3 Wickets with bowl this Hundred competition, was poor with bowl, 14 runs + 1w last game )
Heather Knight( 2 down, RHB + off spin, 155 runs + 7 Wickets against New Zealand, 214 in 8 games this Hundred, didn’t played last game)
Sophie Devine ( Open, RHB+ medium fast, amongst top 3 Allrounders in women’s cricket, 270 runs + 9 Wickets in 10 games against England, back after a long break, 2(7b) + wicketless last game)
Hayley Jenson ( Open/lower order, RHB + medium pace, 27 Wickets + 144 runs in 31 games, was very good with ball last game picking 2 Wickets)
Katherine Brunt ( Right Arm Fast + decent hitter, bowles in powerplay and death, 5 Wickets in 7 games this Hundred, 18 Wickets in 14 games against New Zealand, 2 wickets last game)
BOWL –
Lee Tahuhu( Right Arm medium fast, swing bowler, 52 t20 Wickets on her name in 59 innings, didn’t played last game)
Sophie Ecclestone( Left arm orthodox, #1 bowler in World cricket, 14 wickets in 4 games against New Zealand, 2 wickets in 3 overs last game, Must)
Anya Shrubsole( Right Arm Fast, known for her swing in powerplay, 9 Wickets in 9 games this Hundred, Must have if plays, didn’t played last game)
Leigh Kasperek ( Off spin, quality bowler with with t20 economy just over 6, 1w last game, Must have)
Maddy Villiers( Off spin, can also bat, bats in top 4 in domestic circuit, good gl pick )
Sarah Glenn( Leg spin, 29 wickets in 20 t20 innings, 5 Wickets in 8 games this Hundred league, 2 wickets last game, Must )
Jess Kerr ( Right Arm medium fast, can swing the ball both ways, 5 Wickets in 10 t20s, good in GL )
Tash Farrant ( Left arm fast, excellent form with highest wickets this Hundred Women’s competition, 1 wicket + maiden in last game, Must have )
C/VC Options –
ENGW –
Natalie Sciver
Heather Knight
Tammy Beaumont
Sophie Ecclestone
NZW –
Sophie Devine
Suzie Bates
Amy Satterthwaite