NZ-W vs SL-W – Fantasy Cricket Match Insights & Prediction (March 14, 2024, 11:45 AM IST)

The New Zealand Women (NZ-W) take on Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) in an important T20 match, with NZ-W being the favorites based on recent form and head-to-head performances.

🏆 Match Overview – Who Will Win?

🔮 Win Probability

📊 New Zealand Women (NZ-W): 60%
📊 Sri Lanka Women (SL-W): 40%

New Zealand Women have been dominant recently, winning 4 out of their last 5 matches, while Sri Lanka Women are struggling with 5 consecutive losses.

📍 Pitch Report & Ground Conditions

  • Venue: Hagley Oval

  • Average 1st Innings Score: 137 runs

  • Average Wickets per Innings: 7 wickets

  • Score Distribution (Last 5 T20s):

    • Below 140 runs: 5 matches

    • 140-180 runs: 5 matches

    • Above 180 runs: 0 matches

📌 Fantasy Insight: Balanced pitch where both bowlers and batters have an impact.

  • 40% of captains choose to bat first after winning the toss.

  • Win % when batting first: 60%

  • Win % when chasing: 40%

📌 Fantasy Tip: Teams batting first have a better win percentage, so top-order batters from the team batting first should be prioritized.

  • Batting vs Bowling Fantasy Points Contribution:

    • Batting: 47%

    • Bowling: 53%

  • Pace vs Spin Fantasy Points Contribution:

    • Pace Bowlers: 53%

    • Spin Bowlers: 47%

📌 Fantasy Tip: Pacers have a slight advantage, but spinners can still be valuable picks.

🚀 Key Players & Dream11 Fantasy Team Selection Guide

Here are the top picks based on recent form, head-to-head records, and venue performances.

🔝 Suggested Players for NZ-W vs SL-W Dream11 Team

1️⃣ Eden Carson (NZ-W) – Bowler

  • 52.8 avg. fantasy points in last 5 matches.

  • Good powerplay and death-over bowler.

2️⃣ Suzie Bates (NZ-W) – All-Rounder

  • 61 avg. fantasy points in last 5 matches.

  • Can contribute with both bat and ball.

  • Best captain pick for Dream11.

3️⃣ Chamari Atapattu (SL-W) – All-Rounder

  • 49 avg. fantasy points in last 5 matches.

  • Big X-Factor player & leading scorer for SL-W.

4️⃣ Rosemary Mair (NZ-W) – Bowler

  • 42.8 avg. fantasy points in last 5 matches.

  • Good wicket-taker in death overs.

5️⃣ Kavisha Dilhari (SL-W) – All-Rounder

  • 31.4 avg. fantasy points in last 5 matches.

  • Decent bowler with contributions in middle overs.

📌 Fantasy Tip: Prioritize all-rounders & bowlers for higher fantasy points.

📊 Projected Batting Order for NZ-W vs SL-W

📌 New Zealand Women (NZ-W) Batting Order
1️⃣ Suzie Bates – Right-Hand Opener
2️⃣ Georgia Plimmer – Right-Hand Opener
3️⃣ Bernadine Bezuidenhout – No. 3 Anchor
4️⃣ Brooke Halliday – Middle-order Hitter

📌 Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Batting Order
1️⃣ Chamari Atapattu – Left-Hand Opener
2️⃣ Vishmi Rajapaksha Gunaratne – No. 2 Aggressor
3️⃣ Harshitha Samarawickrama – No. 3 Anchor
4️⃣ Imesha Dulani – Middle-order Finisher

📌 Fantasy Tip: Pick top-order batters from both teams as they get the most opportunities to score.

🔥 NZ-W vs SL-W Head-to-Head Stats

📊 Last 5 Matches Between NZ-W & SL-W:
✅ New Zealand Wins: 4
✅ Sri Lanka Wins: 1

📌 Fantasy Insight: New Zealand Women have a strong track record against Sri Lanka Women.

🏏 Fantasy Cricket Player Insights

🔥 Top Performers Based on Last 5 Matches

Player

Team

Avg. Fantasy Points

Suzie Bates

NZ-W

61.4 FPts

Chamari Atapattu

SL-W

49 FPts

Eden Carson

NZ-W

52.8 FPts

Rosemary Mair

NZ-W

42.8 FPts

Kavisha Dilhari

SL-W

31.4 FPts

Georgia Plimmer

NZ-W

35.4 FPts

📌 Fantasy Tip: Pick players who have consistently performed well over the last 5 matches.

📢 Powerplay & Death Over Specialist Players

Powerplay Batting (First 6 Overs)

Player

Avg. FPts

Georgia Plimmer (NZ-W)

23.75

Suzie Bates (NZ-W)

21.80

Powerplay Bowling

Player

Avg. FPts

Eden Carson (NZ-W) – Off Spin

27.60

Sugandika Kumari (SL-W) – Left Arm Orthodox

26.25

📌 Fantasy Tip: Bates & Plimmer are the best powerplay batters, while Carson is the best powerplay bowler.

Death Over Bowlers (Overs 17-20)

Player

Avg. FPts

Rosemary Mair (NZ-W) – Medium Pace

24.80

Kavisha Dilhari (SL-W) – Off Spin

21.25

📌 Fantasy Tip: Death-over bowlers are crucial for fantasy points due to wicket-taking opportunities.

🚀 Fantasy Cricket Team Tips & Captain Choices

🔹 Best Dream11 Captain Picks:
✅ Suzie Bates (NZ-W) – Reliable All-Rounder
✅ Chamari Atapattu (SL-W) – X-Factor Player

🔹 Best Dream11 Vice-Captain Picks:
✅ Eden Carson (NZ-W) – Powerplay Bowler
✅ Rosemary Mair (NZ-W) – Death Over Specialist

📌 Fantasy Insight: All-rounders and death-over bowlers are ideal for captain & vice-captain choices.

🏆 Final Fantasy Cricket Prediction for NZ-W vs SL-W

  • New Zealand Women (NZ-W) are favorites based on form & head-to-head records.

  • Hagley Oval favors bowlers slightly, so pacers & spinners will play key roles.

  • Chamari Atapattu, Suzie Bates & Eden Carson are must-have fantasy picks.

  • Powerplay and death-over specialists should be prioritized for maximum points.