2nd ODI: England vs New Zealand | Squads | Players to watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming | Pitch Report

The County Ground, New Road, Worcester, will host the national women’s teams of England and New Zealand for the 2nd One-Day International (ODI) of the ongoing 3-match bilateral series on the 30th of June 2024, at 3:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST). With hosts England securing an early lead in the ODI series, the visitors face a must-win task in their forthcoming games.

2nd ODI: England vs New Zealand
2nd ODI: England vs New Zealand

Squads:

England – Heather Knight (C), Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Alice ⁠Capsey, Charlie ⁠Dean, Sophia Dunkley, Sophie ⁠Ecclestone, Lauren Filer, Danielle Gibson, Sarah Glenn, ⁠Bess Heath, Amy ⁠Jones, Freya ⁠Kemp, Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Linsey Smith, Danielle Wyatt

New Zealand – Sophie Devine (C), Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, Lauren Down, Izzy Gaze (WK), Maddy Green, Mikaela Greig, Brooke Halliday, Fran Jonas, Jess Kerr, Melie Kerr, Molly Penfold, Georgia Plimmer, Hannah Rowe

Players to watch out:

Heather Knight

The 33-year-old middle-order batter, from 134 ODI outings, has amassed 3895 runs at an average of 36.40, and has also been handy with the ball, scalping 56 wickets from 59 innings, registering bests of 106 and 5/26. Heather last scored an ODI fifty back in July last year, and in her previous two series, she registered scores of 12, 37, 31, 29, and 12. It’ll be hoped she produces a big knock, converting her starts.

Sophie Ecclestone

The 25-year-old left-arm off-spinner, averaging 20.66 and maintaining an economy rate of 3.67, has struck 103 wickets from 64 ODIs, registering a best of 6/36, while also being handy with the bat. Sophia hasn’t been required much with the bat, and her bowling returns from her previous 3 outings read 3/26, 3/15, and 2/28. Given her form, she’ll be relied upon for breakthroughs.

Also Read:  "I feel the most calm and controlled I've felt in a very long time," says Alice Capsey

Georgia Plimmer

The 20-year-old middle-order batter, from 12 ODI outings, has accumulated 141 runs with a highest score of 29 coming in this series opener. Georgia had a promising ’23-24 domestic season, with her standout knock being a majestic 147. However, she has failed to replicate this form in international cricket despite receiving considerable backing thus far. It remains to be seen if she can build on the start she has had.

Sophie Devine

The 34-year-old all-rounder in ODIs, from 132 outings, has racked up 3789 runs at an average of 31.84, and from 119 innings, she has picked up 101 wickets, with best figures of 145 and 3/24. Sophie, in the series opener, departed for 13 (14) and returned figures of 0/18 (2). In a previous innings, also against England on home soil, she scored a solid 100* and will be counted on for the goods.

Pitch:

The center wicket at the Worcester County Ground offers a balanced playing surface. While the conditions are conducive for batting, the average score in the 240s hints at just enough assistance for bowlers, particularly pacers, to exploit.

Weather:

Worcester promises ideal conditions for a complete game of cricket with no expected rain despite cloudy skies. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 17°C, with light winds and humidity of 64%.

Fantasy playing XI:

Amy ⁠Jones, Heather Knight, Tammy Beaumont, Suzie Bates, Sophia Dunkley, Georgia Plimmer, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Sophie Devine, Melie Kerr, Charlie ⁠Dean, Sophie ⁠Ecclestone

Match details:

Date – June 30, 2024

Time – 3:30 PM IST

Venue – The County Ground, New Road, Worcester

Also Read:  Skipper Heather Knight Led from the Front to Completely Dominate the White Ferns in a 5-0 Whitewash

Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website.

Liked the story? Leave a comment here

Germany Women’s National Cricket Team Belgium Women’s National Cricket Team France Women’s National Cricket Team
Most Popular Female Cricketers on Instagram List of 10 Brother-Sister pair in Cricket Husband-Wife Pair in Cricket