Women’s T20 World Cup 2024, IND-W vs NZ-W, Match 4 | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview
India will play against New Zealand in the fourth fixture of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024. The Women in Blue have been in good form of late, winning four of their last five games. On the other hand, the White Ferns have lost all five of their last games but will hope to turn things around in the World Cup.

Led by Harmanpreet Kaur, the Indian team will look to win their first T20 World Cup title. India has outright match-winners throughout their line-up. The dynamic duo of Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana will open the batting for India, while skipper Harmanpreet will form the middle-order alongside the reliable Jemimah Rodrigues and the flamboyant Richa Ghosh. Deepti Sharma will play a pivotal role in the lower middle order. The talismanic all-rounder will also be India's go-to bowling option, while Pooja Vastrakar, Renuka Singh Thakur will lead the pace battery.
On the other hand, New Zealand will also look to get off to a positive start in the mega tournament. The White Ferns will heavily rely on Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer and skipper Sophie Devine to succeed with the bat, while Amelia Kerr will be their wrecker-in-chief as an all-rounder. Apart from these three, the eyes will also be on Maddy Green and Leigh Kasperek, who might be effective in Dubai. The experienced Lea Tahuhu will spearhead the New Zealand's bowling attack, with Hannah Rowe supporting her in the pace department.
Match Timings
Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)
Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)
Match Venue - Dubai International Cricket Stadium, UAE
Head to Head
Matches Played - 13
India won - 04 New Zealand won - 09
Last 5 meetings
India won - 01 New Zealand won - 04
Pitch Report
The surface at Dubai International Stadium offers help to both batters and bowlers. The bowlers, especially the speedsters often receive help from the pitch in the initial overs. The wicket offers swing and bounce with the new ball. However, the batters tend to get hold of the match after the first few overs.
Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be warm and sunny. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 33°C with 61% humidity.
Probable Playing XI
India (IND-W) - Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Richa Ghosh(wk), Shreyanka Patil, Deepti Sharma, Pooja Vastrakar, Asha Sobhana, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh
New Zealand (NZ-W) - Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine(c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze(wk), Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold, Rosemary Mair
Must Picks
IND-W - Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma
NZ-W - Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine
IND-W vs NZ-W Fantasy Team
Wicket-Keeper : Richa Ghosh
Batters : Suzie Bates, Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma
All-rounder : Sophie Devine, Deepti Sharma, Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar
Bowlers : Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh, Jess Kerr
Captain and Vice-Captain picks
Captain : Deepti Sharna
Vice-Captain : Amelia Kerr
Prediction
Looking at the current form and squad strength of both sides, India are favorites to win this contest.
Sportco predicts India to beat New Zealand in the fourth game of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
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