New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women Prediction & Match Preview – T20 World Cup 19th Match

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup County Ground

New Zealand Women finally have points on the board. After losing their first two games, they held their nerve to defeat Ireland by four runs, defending 140/6 and keeping Ireland to 136/4. That moved them up to third in Group B. Brooke Halliday has 81 runs from three innings and Melie Kerr 80, while Sophie Devine has made 67 at a strike rate close to 149. Maddy Green remains a steady middle-order option.

The bowling has been solid without a clear match-winner. Jess Kerr and Bree Illing have two wickets each, Rosemary Mair removed Gaby Lewis against Ireland, and Suzie Bates defended 10 in the last over of that match. New Zealand will want early wickets, since Scotland have shown they can chase.

Scotland began with a 40-run win over Ireland but lost their next two games. In the latest, they chased a target of around 200 against England and finished on 162/7, which protected their net run rate. Darcey Carter has 102 runs and Sarah Bryce 87, while captain Kathryn Bryce has scored 268 across her last ten internationals. Kirstie Gordon took 3/16 against Ireland and 2/30 against England, and Katherine Fraser has also taken wickets.

Scotland’s pace pair of Rachel Slater and Priyanaz Chatterji add variety, and their fielding has been energetic. Even so, New Zealand’s batting depth should be enough, and our preview picks them.

Probable playing XI

New Zealand Women

Isabella Gaze
Georgia Plimmer
Amelia Kerr
Brooke Halliday
Izzy Sharp
Suzie Bates
Jess Kerr
Nensi Patel
Rosemary Mair
Bree Illing
Maddy Green

Scotland Women

Darcey Carter
Katherine Fraser
Kathryn Bryce (c)
Sarah Bryce
Megan McColl
Pippa Sproul
Priyanaz Chatterji
Kirstie Gordon
Chloe Abel
Hannah Rainey
Gabriella Fontenla

Pitch report

Bristol’s County Ground is known as one of England’s better batting venues. The pitch is flat with consistent pace and bounce, the boundaries are fairly short and the outfield is quick. Seamers can find early swing in overcast conditions, though it should ease for batting. Spinners usually depend on variations rather than sharp turn, and T20 totals of 160–180 are common.

Weather

Bright sunshine and dry conditions are forecast for the 10:30 am local start, with virtually no rain risk and light winds. Temperatures are expected to rise through the day, so the surface should be firm and dry.

Expected scores

1st innings: 145–160
2nd innings: 140–150

Frequently asked questions

Who is favoured in New Zealand Women vs Scotland Women?

Our preview favours New Zealand Women on batting depth and recent momentum, although Scotland have shown they can chase well.

How did New Zealand’s last match go?

They beat Ireland Women by four runs after defending 140/6, restricting Ireland to 136/4, for their first win after two defeats.

Who are Scotland’s main performers?

Darcey Carter leads their scorers with 102 runs, Sarah Bryce has 87, and left-arm spinner Kirstie Gordon has been their most influential bowler.

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