England vs New Zealand, 1st Women’s T20I: Blitzpools Preview and fantasy tips

Sep 01, 2021

England vs New Zealand, 1st Women’s T20I: Blitzpools Preview and fantasy tips Image

England will be take on New Zealand in the first Women’s T20I at the County Ground in Chelmsford, on Wednesday (1 August). England have lost only one out of the last 14 T20I games they have played.

Team News

England are the team to beat in this format. The explosive opening pair for Danni Wyatt and Tammy Beaumont is followed by Nat Sciver and Heather knight. Sophia Dunkley is the main all-rounder, while Tash Farrant is likely to get a nod ahead of Freya Davies.

For New Zealand, Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine will return to the side after a long lay-off. They will, however, miss Amelia Kerr. Katey Martin will don the wicketkeeping gloves. Leigh Kasperek and Lea Tahuhu will lead the bowling attack.

Fantasy Tips

  • Among bowlers, pick Farrant, Tahuhu and Sophie Ecclestone.
  • Knight and Sciver should be two all-rounders for your team. You can also add Katherine Brunt if you have enough credit points.
  • Pick Wyatt and Dunkley as batters.

Fantasy Team: Katie Martin, Danni Wyatt (c), Sophia Dunkley, Suzie Bates, Heather Knight, Nate Sciver, Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu, Tash Farrant, Sophie Eccelstonee, Anya Shrubsole(vc).