The second T20I in the bilateral series between New Zealand Women and South Africa Women is all set to take place in Seddon Park, Hamilton. New Zealand Women will be going into the game with a lot of confidence as they have ticked all the boxes in the series opener and secured a fine victory. Amelia Kerr, the skipper, has been in fine form, and she has stepped up for her side every time she has had an opportunity with either the bat or ball. As New Zealand Women gear up to take on South Africa Women, here are the top 3 players to look out for:
Georgia Plimmer
Georgia Plimmer, the New Zealand top-order batter, has looked incredibly good in touch in the recent games. In her T20I career, she has scored 588 runs from 38 innings at a strike rate of 105. She played quite well in the domestic circuit as well, and she has carried her form to the international stage. In the series opener, she scored a fine knock of 63 off 44 balls, and her innings included 5 boundaries and 3 sixes. She will be looking to carry her form in the coming games as well for her side.
Sophie Devine
Sophie Devine, the New Zealand all-rounder, has been one of the most destructive batters in the game, and she has also been impactful with the ball. In her T20I career, she has scored 3443 runs from 143 innings at a strike rate of 120, and she has also picked up 123 wickets from 124 innings at an economy rate of 6. In her recent performance against South Africa, she couldn’t fire with the bat in the first innings but came back with the ball in the 2nd innings and picked up a sensational 4-fer. She picked up 4 wickets and gave away just 12 runs from her spell of bowling.
Amelia Kerr
Amelia Kerr, the New Zealand all-rounder and skipper, has led the side from the front with her bowling and batting. In her T20I career, she has scored 1714 runs from 73 innings at a strike rate of 116, and she has also picked up 99 wickets from 90 innings at an economy rate of 6. She won the player of the match award in the series opener as she scored a phenomenal innings of 78 off 44 balls, and her innings included 11 boundaries and 2 sixes. She will be looking to seal the series win for her side in the upcoming match.
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