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Match Details:
Time: 3:30 AM
Date: 7th March (Monday)
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
Preview:
The 5th seeded New Zealand Women will lock horns with 6th seeded Bangladesh Women on 7th March in ICC Women's World Cup. While the hosts were stunned by West Indies Women in the first clash of the ICC tournament, Bangladesh Women had a disappointing outing against South Africa Women as they suffered a 32-run defeat.
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Team Analysis:
New Zealand Women:
Although hosts were shocked by West Indies Women, New Zealand Women provide a great set of players for a fantasy team. Openers Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine are must pick batters from the squad. Both the openers have been in terrific form recently. While Bates could not deliver an innings to watch in her previous match, her rich experience in ODIs makes her a valuable asset in the squad. She has played 136 games and amassed 4793 runs at an average of 40.61.
Meanwhile, Devine played a century knock against West Indies. Amy Satterthwaite is another top-rated batter from the New Zealand women and should be added to the fantasy team. Amelia Kerr is the 3rd ranked all-rounder in ICC rankings and must be trusted in a fantasy team. Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr should also be considered among bowlers for valuable fantasy points.
Bangladesh Women:
Bowlers like Fariha Trisna, Jahanara Alam, and Ritu Moni were standout performers against South Africa, a top-quality batting side. Tristan clinched three crucial wickets and bowled at an impressive economy of 3.50 in her 10-overs quota. At the same time, Alam and Moni clinched two wickets each to bundle out South Africa at 207 in 49.5 overs.
While bowlers performed exceptionally well, batters were disappointing in the 2nd innings as they failed to chase down the total. Wicket-keeper batter Sharmin Akhter is a good batter from the squad as she played steady innings of 34 in 77 balls against South Africa. Amongst all-rounders, Ritu Moni and skipper Nigar Sultana can be considered as they have done reasonably well recently and have the capacity to clinch valuable fantasy points with both bat and bowl.
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Squad:
New Zealand Women:
Sophie Devine (c), Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Katey Martin (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe, Fran Jonas, Hayley Jensen, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Plimmer, Frances Mackay
Bangladesh Women:
Shamima Sultana (wk), Sharmin Akhter, Fargana Hoque, Nigar Sultana (c), Rumana Ahmed, Murshida Khatun, Ritu Moni, Salma Khatun, Nahida Akter, Fariha Trisna, Jahanara Alam, Fahima Khatun, Lata Mondal, Suraiya Azmin, Sobhana Mostary, Shanjida Akter
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Best 14:
Wicket-keepers: Katey Martin, Shamina Sultana
Batters: Nigar Sultana, Amy Satterthwaite, Suzie Bates, Murshida Khatun
All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Ritu Moni (VC), Rumana Ahmed, Salma Khatun
Bowlers: Jess Kerr, Jahanara Alam, Fariha Islam, Nahida Akhtar
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