Pakistan failed to capitalize on their winning start to the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup, losing their subsequent matches. Meanwhile, New Zealand, after winning their opening game and losing their second, rebounded with a victory in their most recent outing. The two teams will go head-to-head in match no. 19 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on the 14th of October 2024, at 7:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). Fantasy XI fans confused about player selections? We’ve sorted the best options based on statistics and form—let us help you!
Fantasy Playing XI:
Muneeba Ali, Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Melie Kerr, Nida Dar, Sophie Devine, Fatima Sana, Leigh Kasperek, Sadia Iqbal, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair
Keeper-batter:
Muneeba Ali
The 27-year-old opening batter from 74 T20I innings has accumulated 1,296 runs, at an average of 19.05, and registered two half-centuries and a century, with the highest of 102. Averaging and striking at her career-best of 24.93 and 106.68 this year in T20Is, Muneeba has accumulated 399 runs from 18 T20Is. However, in this World Cup campaign, she has managed starts of 27, 11, 11, 17, and 7, including the warmup games. She’ll look to build on these starts with a significant score, making her a solid pick in the XI.
Batters:
Suzie Bates
The 37-year-old all-rounder from 165 T20I innings has amassed 4,498 runs, at an average of 29.39 and a strike rate of 108.62, while also taking 58 wickets, at an economy rate of 6.59. Suzie has scored 380 runs from 16 T20Is this year, at an average of 23.75, and in the recent series against Australia registered scores of 33, 34, and 19. In this World Cup league stage, she has again made starts, with scores of 27, 20, and 17. Looking to convert these starts into substantial contributions, Suzie remains a dependable pick.
Georgia Plimmer
The 20-year-old top-order batter, from 27 T20I outings, has added 337 runs at an average of 14.65, with the highest score of 53 in a recent match. A little too late, but nonetheless, Georgia has finally found her footing in international cricket, contributing 223 runs from 12 T20I innings this year. After modest scores of 11 and 9 against Australia, she bounced back with a fine 53, in a recent bilateral. Continuing this form in the World Cup, she has registered scores of 34 and 53 a game apart in the league fixtures. Her current form makes her a reliable pick.
All-rounders:
Melie Kerr
The 24-year-old all-rounder, from 64 T20I outings, has amassed 1237 runs at an average of 26.31 and claimed 85 wickets from 80 innings, with an economy rate of 6.06, registering bests of 70* and 4/20. Melie has had an impressive year, scoring 328 runs from 15 T20Is and taking 21 wickets. Carrying this form into the World Cup league games, she recorded scores of 13, 29, and 34*, alongside bowling figures of 1/19, 4/26, and 2/13. With her recent success, she’s undoubtedly a must-pick in your XI.
Nida Dar
The 37-year-old all-rounder, from 151 T20I outings, has bagged 143 wickets at an economy rate of 5.69, with the best of 5/21, while also amassing 2082 runs from 140 innings, with the highest score of 75. Though Nida hasn’t had a particularly strong lead-up to the World Cup, she has contributed scores of 23, 28, and 10, along with bowling figures of 0/12, 0/10, and 0/9 in the three World Cup league games. Looking to bounce back with improved performances, she could be a rewarding pick.
Sophie Devine
The 35-year-old all-rounder, in T20Is, has racked up 3354 runs from 136 outings at an average of 28.66 and a strike rate of 121.65, while also picking up 117 wickets from 120 innings with an economy rate of 6.58. Devine had a quiet lead-up to the World Cup, scoring 170 runs from 9 innings, but has found her form in the tournament. She registered scores of 35* and 24 in the warmup games, followed by 57*, 7, and 13* in the league games. Looking to build on this momentum, she is another must-have pick in your XI.
Fatima Sana
The 22-year-old bowling all-rounder, from 43 T20Is, has claimed 35 wickets at an economy rate of 7.27, while scoring 359 runs from 28 innings at a strike rate of 117.32 and an average of 25.64. Fatima has taken 11 wickets from 15 T20I outings this year, along with 213 runs at a strike rate of 133.21 from 13 innings. Continuing her form, she contributed with scores of 30 and 13, and recorded bowling figures of 2/10 and 2/23 in the World Cup league games. It’ll be hoped she picks up where she left off, making her a key pick.
Leigh Kasperek
The 32-year-old off-spinner, from 52 T20Is, has claimed 81 wickets at an economy rate of 6.40 and has proven handy with the bat. Leigh had an exceptional all-round domestic season in 2023-24, which earned her a return to the national setup earlier this year, where she picked up 4 wickets from as many T20Is at an economy rate of 7.50. In this World Cup campaign, she registered figures of 3/7 and 0/14 in the warmup games, yet she didn’t feature in the starting XI. On her first appearance, she secured 2/27, making her a valuable pick.
Bowlers:
Sadia Iqbal
The 29-year-old left-arm off-spinner, averaging 17.48 with an economy rate of 5.63, has secured 58 wickets from 46 T20Is, with the best of 4/16. Sadia has been in remarkable form recently, securing 29 wickets from 18 T20Is this year. She took 6 wickets in a recent 3-match T20I series against South Africa and has continued that momentum in the World Cup, returning figures of 3/17, 1/23, and 1/17. With her ability to be both economical and a consistent wicket-taker, she is an essential pick in your XI.
Lea Tahuhu
The 34-year-old pacer, with 92 T20I outings under her belt, has struck 91 wickets, including the best of 4/6, while maintaining an economy rate of 6.27, and has also been handy with the bat on a few occasions. This year, Lea has claimed 13 wickets from as many T20I outings and has carried her strong form into the World Cup, producing figures of 1/28, 2/14, 3/15, 0/22, and 0/15 in her last five matches, including two warm-up games. A big-match player looking to get back among the wickets, she is a reliable pick for your Fantasy XI.
Rosemary Mair
The 25-year-old pacer, with 26 T20I outings, has bagged 24 wickets, including the best of 4/19, while maintaining an economy rate of 6.51. Following a successful domestic 2023-24 season, Rosemary returned to the T20I team earlier this year for the first time since 2022, securing 10 wickets from 9 T20Is at an economy rate of 6.33. She has had a notable World Cup campaign thus far, posting figures of 4/19, 2/22, and 0/17 in the league games. Bowling in great rhythm, she should be a certain pick for your XI.
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