NZ-W will face BD-W in Game 5 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022 on Monday. this NZ-W vs BD-W The match will be played at University Oval Dunedin. Both teams lost the opening match of the tournament. Host nation NZ-W, despite being favourites, chased a total of 260 in 50 in the opening game against the West Indies women’s team, losing by 3 points in a nail-biting match to the Caribbean girls. This loss hurt their trust badly. They want to open their accounts and rise on the leaderboard.
BD-W, on the other hand, lost their opening game against South Africa by 32 points. For 207 they threw the protea girls out within 50 shots but unfortunately, the hit units were unable to chase the target. They would be taking the positives out of the game and hoped they could repeat their bowling performances and improve their batting to give them a chance to beat the tournament favourites.
Match Details
- History: 07 March 2022
- Time: 03:30 AM IST and 11:00 AM Local
- place: University Oval, Dunedin
- Where to Watch: Star Sports Network, Hotstar
Field Report
The field at University Oval, Dunedin is good for both batting tracks. Anything 250 or more on this course is considered a winning total. Bowlers may shake a little from the air due to cloudy cloudy conditions. Toss will play a very important role.
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Weather forecast
The temperature at University Oval, Dunedin will not be ideal for cricket. It will be a cold day with thick clouds in the NZ-W v BD-W game. The maximum temperature will be around 13°C and the minimum temperature will be around 11°C. There is a chance of rain.
NZ-W vs BD-W: Dream 11 Top Picks
Sophie Devine He played the captain’s kick but unfortunately it all went to naught as NZ-W ended up on the losing side. He scored an excellent century with 108 runs from 127 balls containing 10 limits at a stroke rate of 85.04.
Sharmin Ahter He was the top scorer with the bat for BD-W. Chasing 208 run targets, he grabbed the goal from one end and made 34 runs from 77 balls, including 4 borders.
Lea Tahuhu He hit extremely well against the West Indies women’s team. In his 9 surplus quota, he took 3 wickets, giving 57 runs in an economy of 6.30.
Fariha Trisna He was BD-W’s possession star in their opening game against SA-W. She took 3 wickets, giving just 35 runs in the 10 overs curtsey that the Proteas women collected for 207.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 for NZ-W vs BD-W
goalkeepers: Kate Martin
batsmen: Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Sharmin Akhter
Multidirectional: Sophie Devine, Rumana Ahmed, Lea Tahuhu, Ritu Moni
Bowling: Fariha Islam, Jahanara Alam, Jess Kerr
NZ-W vs BD-W: Dream 11 Captain and Vice-Captain selection for today’s match.
Captain: Sophie Devine
Deputy captain: Jess Kerr
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 for NZ-W vs BD-W
goalkeepers Shamima Sultan
batsmen: Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Sharmin Akhter
Multidirectional: Rumana Ahmed, Lea Tahuhu, Ritu Moni, Amelia Kerr
Bowling: Fariha Islam, Jahanara Alam, Hannah Rowe
NZ-W vs BD-W: Dream 11 Captain and Vice-Captain selection for today’s match.
Captain: Amelia Kerr
Deputy captain: Rumana Ahmed
Possible XI for NZ-W and BD-W
New Zealand-W: Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Katey Martin (weekly), Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe, Fran Jonas
BD-W: Shamima Sultana (week), Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (c), Rumana Ahmed, Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Salma Khatun, Nahida Akter, Fariha Islam, Jahanara Alam
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Who Will Win – Match Prediction
NZ-W, the home nation and one of the tournament’s favourites, took an unexpected defeat in the opening match that should have impressed their confidence, but they are definitely a very strong team that can come back at any stage. The BD-W team on the other hand also put up a real fight with the ball against SA-W and there are some positives you can draw from the opening game. Having said that NZ-W will have the support of fans and know the conditions well, they can undoubtedly be labeled as the favorite team of this competition.
Disclaimer: The team is built on the understanding, analysis, and instincts of the author. You can choose your team by considering the above points and making your own decision accordingly.
