So here we are to the semifinal of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2022, ist the showdown of what we have witnessed over the last month. AU-W, SA-W, EG-W, and WI-W are the ones to research the semis, and IN-W are lost behind.
How the points table scenario changed and WI-W qualified as IN-W failed to win against SA-W. But it wasn’t easy to defeat AU-W, they are unbeaten till now in the tournament and they have played like a top team. So let’s see what this match brings.
Match Details
Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Time: 3.30 am (IST)
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Where To Watch: Star Sports Network
AU-W vs WI-I Basin Reserve Stadium Pitch Report
The surface of the Basin Reserve provides a neutral wicket where both batsmen and bowlers may likely get some help from the surface. In the middle overs, spinners may be useful. The average 1st Innings score is 212 and the team beating here second has a greater probability of winning.
Weather Forecast
On matchday, the temperature is forecast to be around 14°C, with 71 % humidity and a wind speed of 11 km/hr. During the game, there are no chances of rain.
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AU-W vs WI- W Head Head Stats
WI-W were already defeated AU-W in the league stage of the tournament so they have an edge here.
AU-W vs WI- W Dream 11 Top Picks
Meg Lanning
The leading run-scorer for the AU-W in the tournament with 358 runs with an average close to 60. She is the leader of their batting attack.
Racheal Haynes
She has one of the highest run scorers of the tournament, scoring 344 runs with an average of 57. She has been one of the reasons why AU-W has been so successful.
H Matthews
Matthews is an all-rounder who has chipped WI-W with some great innings with the bat and bowl. She has scored 226 runs in the tournament so far and also has 10 wickets to herself. She has been a great contributor to the team.
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1 For AU-W vs WI- W
Wicketkeepers: A Healy
Batters: M Lanning, B Mooney, D Dottin, R Haynes
All-rounders: E Perry, A Gardner, C Henry
Bowlers: J Jonassen, S Connell, A Fletcher
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
Captain: M Lanning
Vice-Captain: R Haynes
Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2 For AU-W vs WI- W
Wicketkeepers: A Healy
Batters: M Lanning, S Taylor, R Haynes
All-rounders: E Perry, H Matthews, C Henry
Bowlers: J Jonassen, M Schutt, A Fletcher, A Sutherland
Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choice For Today’s Match
Captain: H Matthews
Vice-Captain: M Lanning
AU-W vs WI- W Probable XI
AU-W Probable XI: Alyssa Healy (wk), Rachael Haynes, Meg Lanning (c), Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Tahlia McGrath, Ashleigh Gardner, Alana King, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
WI- WProbable XI: Deandra Dottin, Hayley Matthews, Kycia Knight, Stafanie Taylor (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Chaldean Nation, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Anisa Mohammed, Shakera Selman, Shamilia Connell
Match Prediction: Who Will Win?
AU-W has been a great form right now from topping the table to unbeaten till now so they can’t be underestimated. But it’s the semis and the pressure is different here. WI-W has to put their best game forward; they need to forget the league stage and focus on the semis, but still, the AU-W has a greater edge here.