MATCH NO – 15th Match
SERIES – Women’s T20 World Cup – 2024
DATE – 12th October, 2024
TIME – 3:30 PM IST
VENUE – Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
INTRODUCTION
The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will take place from 3 to 20 October in the UAE, after being moved from its original host nation, Bangladesh. The tournament will feature 23 matches across two venues: Dubai and Sharjah. Ten teams are participating, divided into two groups:
Group A: Australia, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Group B: South Africa, England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the semi-finals, scheduled for 17 and 18 October, with the final to be held in Dubai on 20 October.
MATCH PREVIEW
15th match of the Women’s T20 World Cup will be played between Sri Lanka vs New Zealand.Last time when both teams played against each other New Zealand team scored 162 runs and Sri Lanka bowled out at just 60 runs and New Zealand won the match by 102 runs.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks but India’s team looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Sri Lanka vs New Zealand.
PITCH REPORT
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, located in Sharjah, UAE, is one of the most iconic cricket venues in the Middle East. Known for its rich history and high-scoring T20 matches, the stadium is a popular venue for international tournaments, including the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
Key Features and Pitch Report:
Dimensions: Sharjah is a relatively small ground, with boundary dimensions of around 62 meters straight and 65 meters square. This layout makes it a favorable venue for batsmen, encouraging aggressive stroke play and high-scoring matches.
Pitch Behaviour: The pitch at Sharjah typically offers good batting conditions, especially in the second innings when dew can be a factor. Teams chasing often have an advantage as the ball comes onto the bat better under lights. However, in the first innings, the pitch can sometimes turn sticky, making it slightly challenging for batsmen and bringing spinners into the game..
Toss Factor: Historically, chasing has been more successful at Sharjah, with 82 matches won by teams batting second compared to 67 by teams batting first in T20 matches.
Records:
Highest T20 Score: Balkh Legends scored 244/6 against Kabul Zwanan in the 2018 Afghanistan Premier League.
Best Individual Batting Performance: Colin Ingram’s 127* for Karachi Kings against Quetta Gladiators in the 2019 Pakistan Super League.
Best Bowling Figure: Ravi Bopara’s 6/16 for Karachi Kings against Lahore Qalandars in the 2016 Pakistan Super League.
Capacity and Popularity:
The stadium can host up to 16,000 spectators and is known for its electrifying atmosphere during high-stakes matches. With its unique blend of small boundaries and batting-friendly pitches, Sharjah has witnessed some memorable moments and records in cricket history.
GROUND STATS (T20I)
| TOTAL MATCH | 15 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 110+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 09 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 06 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 13 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 02 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 00 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 00 |
BOWLERS STATS ON SHARJAH STADIUM (T20I)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 15
PACER WICKETS – 64
SPINNER WICKETS – 98.
NZ-W TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- New Zealand started their T20 world cup campaign in a very strong way and won their first match by 58 runs against India but they lost their second match by 60 runs against Australias.
- Last match played between New Zealand & Sri Lanka, New Zealand team successfully defended a good total of 162 runs and won the match by 102 runs.
- Captain Sophie Devine has scored 64 runs in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- Suzie Bates has scored 47 runs in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- Georgia Plimmer has scored 38 runs in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- Amelia Kerr has scored 42 runs and taken 5 wickets in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- Rosemary Mair has taken 6 wickets in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- Eden Carson has taken 2 wickets in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- Lea Tahuhu has taken 3 wickets in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- Brooke Halliday has taken 2 wickets in 2 innings in this T20 World Cup.
- In the last match New Zealand team failed to chase a total of 148 runs and lost the match by 60 runs against Australia.
- Amelia Kerr Scored 29 runs, and Suzie Bates scored 20 runs in the previous match against Australia.
- Amelia Kerr took 4 wickets and Rosemary Mair & Brooke Halliday took 2-2 wickets each in the previous match against Australia.
- Both teams played 10 matches and New Zealand team won all 10 matches against Sri Lanka.
SQUADS
Batting – Isabella Gaze (wk), Maddy Green.
Bowling – Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Eden Carson, Rosemary Mair, Molly Pefold, Hannah Rowe.
All Rounder – Sophie Devine ©, Amelia Kerr, Suzie Bates, Brooke Haliday, Georgia Plimmer, Leigh Kasperek.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine ©, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Rosary Mair, Eden Carson.
NZ-W – PLAYER STATS:
1. SUZIE BATES – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 20r, 27r, 19r, 34r, 33r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 148 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 37r, 52r, 44+1W, 52r, 34r. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 10 INNINGS – 384 RUNS – 3W. |
2. GEORGIA PLIMMER – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 4r, 34r, 53r, 9r, 11r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 4 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 3r, 16r. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 2 INNINGS – 19 RUNS. |
3. AMELIA KERR – RHB+RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 29+4W, 13+1W, 40+1W, 6+4W, 7+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 29 RUNS – 6W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 14+0W, 33+0W, 34+2W, 66+2W, 7+1W. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 6 INNINGS – 154 RUNS – 7W. |
4. SOPHIE DEVINE © – RHB +RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 7r, 57r, 5+0W, 4r, 24+0W. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 122 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 46+0W, 5+0W, 0r, 3r, 24+0W. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 10 INNINGS – 188 RUNS – 4W. |
5. MADDY GREEN – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 1r, 5r, 12r, 22r, 35r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 15 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 10r, 5r, 9r, 29r. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 4 INNINGS -53 RUNS. |
6. BROOKE HALLIDAY – LHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2+2W, 16r, 2+0W, 11+2W, 5+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 2 RUNS – 2W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 2+0W, 0W, 22r. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 3 INNINGS – 24 RUNS – 0W. |
7. ISABELLA GAZE (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 1r, 18r, 11r, 5r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 RUN. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 13r, 16r. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 2 INNINGS – 29 RUNS. |
8. JESS KERR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 1W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
9. LEA TAHUHU – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 3W, 1W, 1W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 4W, 0W, 2W, 20+0W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 6 INNINGS – 8 WICKETS. |
10. EDEN CARSON – RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 2W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 0W, 1W, 2W, 1W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs SL-W | 5 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
11. ROSEMARY MAIR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 4W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 2 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs SL-W | 1W. |
| Total Stats vs SL – W | 1 INNING – 1 WICKET. |
SL-W TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
TEAM NEWS
- Asia Cup Champion Sri Lanka started their T20 world cup campaign in a very poor way and lost their all 3 matches against India, Australia and Pakistan and Eliminated from T20 World.
- Last time when Sri Lanka and New Zealand played against each other Sri Lankan team failed to chase a good total of 162 runs and lost the match by 102 runs.
- Nilakshi de Silva has scored 59 runs in 3 innings in this T20 world cup..
- Chamari Athapaththu has scored 10 runs and also taken 4 wickets in 3 innings in this T20 world cup.
- Sugandika Kuamri has taken 4 wickets in 3 innings in this T20 world cup.
- Udeshika Prabodhani has taken 4 wickets in 3 innings in this T20 world cup.
- In the last match Sri Lankan team failed to chase a high score of 172 runs and lost the match by 82 runs against India.
- Anushka Sanjeewani Scored 20 runs, Kavisha Dilhari scored 21 runs and Ama Kanchana scored 19 runs in the previous match against India.
- Chamari Athapaththu and Ama Kanchana took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against India.
- Both teams have played 10 T20 matches and Sri Lanka lost all 10 against New Zealand.
SQUADS
Batting – Anushka Sanjeeani (wk), Harshitha Samrawickrama Madhavi..
Bowling – Sachini Nisansala, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoshi Priyadarshani, Achini Kalansuriya, Shashini Gimhani, Ama Kanchana, Sugandika Kumari.
All Rounder – Chamari Athapaththu ©, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Hasini Perera, Inoka Ranweera
POSSIBLE PLAYING 11
Vishmi Gunaratne, Chamri Athapaththu ©, Harshitha Madavi, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Ama Kanchana, Sugandika Kumari, Inoshi Priyadharshani, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.
SL-W – PLAYER STATS:
1. VISHMI GUNARATNE – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 0r, 20r, 9r, 2r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 20 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 7r, 26r, 0r, 3r. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 4 INNINGS – 36 RUNS. |
2. CHAMARI ATHAPATHTHU – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 1+1W, 3+0W, 6+3W, 39+0W, 70+2W. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 84 RUNS – 3W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 80+0W, 2+0W, 0r, 19+0W, 0r. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 10 INNINGS – 237 RUNS – 1W. |
3. HARSHITHA MADAVI – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 3r, 23+0W, 7r, 4r, 18r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 30 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 45r, 23r, 12r, 8r, 5r. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 6 INNINGS – 120 RUNS. |
4. KAVISHA DILHARI – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 21+0W, 5+0W, 3+1W, 10+0W, 53+2W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 8 RUNS – 1W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 1W, 1W, 10+1W, 4+0W, 4+1W. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 6 INNINGS – 21 RUNS – 5W. |
5. NILAKSHI DE SILVA – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 8r, 29r, 22r, 24r, 13r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 51 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 22r, 12, 0r, 36r, 4r. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 5 INNINGS – 74 RUNS. |
6. ANUSHKA SANJEEWANI (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 20r, 16r, 5r, 0r, 17r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 21 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 18r, 18r, 1r, 2r, 15r. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 5 INNINGS – 54 RUNS. |
7. AMA KANCHANA – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 19+1W, 11+1W, 0W, 1W, 19+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 60 RUNS – 2W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 8+0W, 0r, 4+0W. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 3 INNINGS – 12 RUNS – 0W. |
8. SUGANDIKA KUMARI – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 3W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 2W, 0W, 0W, 0W, 0W. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 6 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
9. INOSHI PRIYADHARSHANI – RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 0W, 0W, 1W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 1W, 0W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 3 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
10. INOKA RANAWEERA – LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 7 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 3W, 1W, 0W, 1W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 8 INNINGS – 10 WICKETS. |
11. UDESHIKA PRABODHANI – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 3W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs NZ-W | 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs NZ-W | 6 INNINGS – 2 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 10
- SL-W WIN – 00
- NZ-W WIN – 10
- NO RESULT – 00.
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – A. Sanjeewan.
BATSMEN – B. Halliday, S. Bates.
ALL-ROUNDERS – S. Devine, A. Kerr, C. Athapaththu, K. Dilhari.
BOWLERS – S. Kumari, U. Prabodhani, L. Tahuhu, R. Mair.
GRAND LEAGUE (GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – A. Sanjeewani.
BATSMEN – B. Halliday, S. Bates.
ALL-ROUNDERS – S. Devine, A. Kerr, C. Athapaththu, A. Kanchana.
BOWLERS – S. Kumari, U. Prabodhani, L. Tahuhu, R. Mair.
BACK-UPS – J. Kerr, T. McGrath, E. Carson.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – A. Kerr, C. Athapaththu.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – S. Devine, R. Mair.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
NEW ZEALAND WOMEN MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.