Pakistan vs New Zealand, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast, and live-streaming details

By Vinay Chhabria

Modified Oct 14, 2024 13:56 IST

Australia v Pakistan - ICC Women — Can Pakistan qualify for semifinals? (Image: Getty)

The most important match of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 group stage will be played tonight (Monday, October 14) between Pakistan and New Zealand. The game's result will decide the second semifinalist from Group A.

Defending champions Australia have already qualified for the semifinals with four wins in four matches. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have been eliminated, having lost all four of their matches.

India, Pakistan, and New Zealand are in the race to bag the second spot. India have completed their four matches, registering two wins and two defeats. New Zealand and Pakistan will play their final group game tonight.

The White Ferns have their fate in their hands. If they beat Pakistan tonight by any margin, they will be through to the next round of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. On the other side, Pakistan need to win by more than 53 runs or chase the target with more than 9.1 overs to spare to secure a top-two finish.

India will qualify for the semifinals if Pakistan beat New Zealand by a smaller margin than the two aforementioned scenarios. Before this big game starts, here is everything you need to know.

Pakistan vs New Zealand probable XIs

Pakistan Women

Muneeba Ali (wk), Sidra Amin, Iram Javed, Nida Dar, Aliya Riaz, Fatima Sana (c), Omaima Sohail, Tuba Hassan, Sadia Iqbal, Nashra Sandhu and Syeda Aroob Shah.

New Zealand Women

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Leigh Kasparek, Rosemary Mair and Eden Carson.

Pakistan vs New Zealand pitch report

The pitch in Dubai has been better for batting, thanks to the better pace and bounce on the surface, as compared to Sharjah. Toss has not played a major role in deciding the winner of matches in Dubai. The team that plays better cricket should win.

Pakistan vs New Zealand weather forecast

A clear sky is predicted for this Women's T20 World Cup 2024 game in Dubai. The temperature will loom around 32 degrees Celsius, and the humidity levels will be approximately 46 percent.