The final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will see South Africa Women (SA-W) take on New Zealand Women (NZ-W) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai on Sunday, October 20. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks, and the pitch report.
South Africa Women won the first semifinal against Australia Women by eight wickets. They chased the target of 135 runs in just 17.2 overs. New Zealand Women, on the other hand, won the second semifinal against West Indies Women by eight runs.
The two teams have played a total of 15 head-to-head matches. South Africa Women have won only four times, while New Zealand Women have 11 wins.
SA-W vs NZ-W Match Details
The Final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played on October 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. The game is set to take place at 7:30 PM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.
SA-W vs NZ-W, Final
Date and Time: 20th October, 2024, 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium is good for bowlers and usually produces low-scoring matches. Chasing should be preferred on this pitch, especially in such big matches. The last women's T20I match played on this pitch was between New Zealand Women and West Indies Women, where a total of 248 runs were scored at a loss of 17 wickets.
SA-W vs NZ-W Form Guide
SA-W - W W W L W
NZ-W - W W W L W
SA-W vs NZ-W Probable Playing XI
SA-W Playing XI
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Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka
NZ-W Playing XI
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Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Match Top Picks
Wicket-keeper
Maddy Green
Maddy Green is the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. She is exceptional behind the wickets and gets a lot of points from her catching. Izzy Gaze is another good wicket-keeper pick.
Batters
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt and Suzie Bates are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. Wolvaardt has scored 190 runs in the last five matches. Tazmin Brits is another good batter pick for today's match. She has scored 170 runs in the last five matches.
All-rounders
Amelia Kerr
Marizanne Kapp and Amelia Kerr are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both will play a crucial role for their sides in today's match. Kerr has scored 92 runs and taken 12 wickets in the last five matches. Sophie Devine is another good all-rounder pick for today's match.
Bowlers
Nonkululeko Mlaba
The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are Rosemary Mair and Nonkululeko Mlaba. Both can take a lot of wickets on today's pitch that often helps bowlers. Mlaba has taken 10 wickets in the last five matches. Eden Carson is another good bowler pick for today's match. She has taken eight wickets in the last five matches.
SA-W vs NZ-W match captain and vice-captain choices
Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr is in top notch form and is expected to perform well with the ball once again. She will bat in the top order and complete her quota of four overs, which makes her the top captaincy or vice-captaincy option for today's match. She has taken 12 wickets and scored 92 runs in the last five matches.
Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp is one of the most crucial picks from the South Africa Women squad as she will bat in the top order and complete her quota of four overs. She has scored 82 runs and taken five wickets in the last five matches.
5 Must-Picks for SA-W vs NZ-W Final
Marizanne Kapp
Amelia Kerr
Nonkululeko Mlaba
Laura Wolvaardt
Eden Carson
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women Match Expert Tips
As the pitch is expected to be good for bowlers, it is advisable to make a team keeping that in mind. Making all-rounders or bowlers the captain or vice-captain is the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues in today's match. Try adding more all-rounders and bowlers in the team.
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Head-to-head
Wicket-keeper: M Green
Batters: T Brits, S Bates, L Wolvaardt
All-rounders: M Kapp, S Devine, A Kerr
Bowlers: N Mlaba, R Mair, E Carson, A Khaka
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women Dream11 Prediction Today, Grand League
Wicket-keeper: M Green
Batters: T Brits, S Bates, L Wolvaardt, A Bosch, G Plimmer
All-rounders: M Kapp, A Kerr
Bowlers: N Mlaba, R Mair, E Carson
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