SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Today, Final Fantasy Cricket Tips, Team Playing XI, and pitch report: ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024

The final match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 will be played between South Africa women and New Zealand women (SA-W vs NZ-W). Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host this game on October 20 and the match will start at 7:30 PM IST.

South Africa women defeated the mighty Australia in the first semi-final by 8 wickets. Anneke Boshc was the star performer for South Africa as she scored 74* runs in that important game. Skipper Laura Wolvaardt has been in great form as well with Tazmin Brits also scoring consistently. Nonkululeka Mlaba and Marizanne Kapp are the key bowlers for the Proteas. 

On the other hand, New Zealand defeated West Indies by 8 wickets thanks to a collective effort from the bowlers. Eden Carson picked up 3 wickets with Amelia Kerr picking up two. White Ferns need the batters to step up as their batting has been average till now except for the first game.

SA-W vs NZ-W: Probable Playing XIs

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klert, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas

SA-W vs NZ-W: Pitch Report and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Dubai was an excellent one for batting, especially in the second innings. It’s expected to be similar for this match too. There was some purchase for the spinners in the first innings and the pacers also got some movement initially. The pitch got better to bat on as the game progressed. Expect scores in the region of 150-160 in this match. Teams are expected to prefer chasing.

It will be a clear day with no chance of rain. The temperature will be around 32-33 degrees Celsius and humidity will be around 50-60% during the game.

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Top Player Picks for SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction

Eden Carson (NZ-W)

• Eden Carson has 8 wickets in 5 games so far in the tournament. She can bowl in any phase of the game and will be a key bowler for her side. 

• Carson picked up 3 wickets in the last game. She will be in for another good outing against South Africa.

Nonkululeko Mlaba (SA-W)

• Nonkululeko Mlaba has been in excellent form in this tournament. She has picked up wickets in all the matches and will be a top pick for your fantasy teams.

• Mlaba has 10 wickets in 5 matches at an economy of 5.25 and a bowling strike rate of 12. She will be a key bowler for her side in this match.

Fran Jonas (NZ-W)

• South African batting unit is full of right-hand batters which increases the value of Fran Jonas. She has bowled well and has 2 wickets in 3 games. 

• Jonas will be a key bowler against the Protea opening duo and can be a game-changer in fantasy cricket.

Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction

Amelia Kerr (NZ-W)  

• Amelia Kerr is the main player for the White Ferns. She will bat at 3 and will bowl her full quota. Kerr has been in excellent form with the ball.

• She’s the highest wicket-taker of the tournament with 12 wickets in 5 games at an economy of 4.60 at a strike rate of 9.30. Kerr will contribute with bat which makes her an ideal C/VC pick. 

Marizanne Kapp (SA-W)

• Marizanne Kapp is a big match player and will be very important for her side with both bat and ball. She has had a quite couple of games but she can win games on her own.

• She has 5 wickets in five games in this tournament and 8 wickets in eight games against the White Ferns. She can trouble New Zealand’s top order.

Laura Wolvaardt (SA-W)

• South African skipper Laura Wolvaardt is averaging 47.50 for her 190 runs in 5 matches of this tournament. 

• She is the highest run-scorer of the tournament. Wolvaardt has scored runs in all the games and will be an excellent C/VC option, especially while batting second. 

SA-W vs NZ-W Player to Avoid 

Sinalo Jafta (SA-W)

• Sinalo Jafta will bat too low and she isn’t a great fantasy pick even at her best with the bat. She may fetch some points from wicket-keeping but isn’t a valuable pick in fantasy cricket. 

Grand League Team for SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction

Small League Team for SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction

SA-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction:

Both sides are equally balanced with good depth in their squad in both batting and bowling. South Africa, however, will start as the favourites as their batters are in great form compared to New Zealand. South Africa women to win.