India vs New Zealand, Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: Harmanpreet Kaur’s Team Set to Open Campaign

The captain of the Indian women’s cricket team Harmanpreet Kaur and her teammates are on the verge of playing their first match against New Zealand at the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2024 – the match will be held in Dubai on Friday and it is the first match that India will play in ‘group of death’- Group A. Since Both countries have come close on several occasions, it is a winner-takes-all-all match-up for both countries.

Taking A Trip Down Memory Lane: India In The T20 World Cup

Historically speaking, India has shown some potential in the previous Women’s T20 World Cup editions. The jab’s most striking performance was in the year of the Olympics when they finished in second place to Australia. Then in the year 2022, the women’s team reached the last four but yet again the ultimate price eluded them. Owing to a potent combination along with some of the best players in the world, the Women in Blue hope to go the full distance on this occasion.

Overall, the Women’s T20 World Cup has been very encouraging for India with 20 victories in the 36 matches played. However, the team has struggled with its results mostly due to inconsistency when it comes to certain situations within the match. As such the match with New Zealand is very important for India as it will help set the pace for the rest of the competition.

T20 World Cup History Of New Zealand

New Zealand has also got a remarkable history even in the Women’s T20 World Cup although they are yet to be crowned champions. The White Ferns were the runners-up in the first two tournaments organized in 2009 and 2010, though they have not qualified for the last four stage since 2016. The record is good with 24 wins out of the 36 played, and New Zealand will be hoping to end decades of poor performances in the event.

Head to Head: India vs New Zealand T20I

In terms of women’s T20I encounters between India and New Zealand, New Zealand has always ruled the roost in the competition. There have been 13 matches played between the two where New Zealand has emerged victorious on 9 occasions whereas India has been the winner in 4 matches. Lately, too, New Zealand has been in the ascendant, having won four out of five last encounters, including the previous one in 2022. This time, India will be looking to better it and at the same time take away the first game of the tournament.

Predicted Playing XI for India

The skipper of Shafali Verma’s side is also anticipated to be a suitable mix of youth and experience. The most probable opening combination will see Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana, with captain Harmanpreet, Jemimah Rodrigues and Richa Ghosh thereafter. Possibly, Deepti Sharma and Pooja Vastrakar shall also be filling in this position. The fast bowling unit will be led by Renuka Singh and Radha Yadav with Asha Sobhana or Shreyanka Patil handling the spin department.

Predicted XI of India: 

• Shafali Verma
• Smriti Mandhana
• Harmanpreet Kaur (C)
• Jemimah Rodrigues
• Richa Ghosh
• Pooja Vastrakar
• Deepti Sharma
• Arundhati Reddy
• Radha Yadav
• Asha Sobhana/Shreyanka Patil
• Renuka Singh

Predicted Lineup of New Zealand:

In the White Ferns, the captain Sophie Devine is very experienced, and Sussie Bates and Amelia Kerr are expected to carry out most of the batting duty. Also, the team boasts of a very well-coordinated seam attack with the likes of Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, and Lea Tahuhu having made significant contributions.

New Zealand’s predicted XI:

• Suzie Bates
• Amelia Kerr
• Sophie Devine (C)
• Brooke Halliday
• Maddy Green
• Isabella Gaze
• Leigh Kasperek
• Jess Kerr
• Eden Carson
• Rosemary Mair
• Lea Tahuhu

Conclusion

The match between India and New Zealand in Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be great as well as fought between two good teams. Both sides are eager to kick off the tournament without losing in hopes that, this one, will be a very competitive tournament. To be honest, on a broader picture of broadcasting sports, it is quite clear that given the T20I history between India and New Zealand, watch live cricket for free on Winexch.

Women cricketers have the capability and desire to go the distance but do their supporters dare claim the championship title considering there is the greatest version of the game?

Women cricketers have the capability and desire to go the distance but do their supporters dare claim the championship title considering there is the greatest version of the game?

FAQ

1. What is the women’s T20 World Cup 2024 match India vs New Zealand starting? 

The match will take place in Dubai is on 16th October 2024 which is a Friday. 

2. How many T20 Internationals has India played against New Zealand in the T20 Women’s history? 

In 13 encounters, India managed to beat the Kiwis New Zealand only 4 times, while the White Ferns conquered them 9 times.

3. Who are crucial players for India in the match against New Zealand?

For India, relevant players are Harmanpreet Kaur, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma.

4. Which organization in New Zealand is tasked with hosting the women’s T20 World Cup and has won it? 

No, New Zealand has not had the pleasure of winning the women’s T20 World Cup. They have been runners-up in 2009 and 2010.

5. Where can I watch back the India vs New Zealand match in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024?

In case you are planning to catch the match India vs New Zealand, then don’t worry as this cricket live match will be made accessible via many sites free of charge.