WI W vs NZ W match: New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss in the second semi-final of the Women’s T20 World Cup held here on Friday evening and chose to bat against West Indies. West Indies captain Hayley Matthews expressed a preference to bowl first.
Strategy Behind The Decision
Devine clarified that she wants to set a strong target and push the West Indies’ side onto their nerves. New Zealand decided to play the same side that won the match against Pakistan in the last match, using the same team as they have not been making too many changes in the team.
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Changes In The West Indies Side
However, the West Indies changed their lineup with experience factor by replacing Chedean Nation with a stalwart player in Stafanie Taylor. Taylor had missed the previous match due to a knee injury that allowed Qiana Joseph to walk into the team and score 52 runs off 38 balls.
Historical Context
Before that match, New Zealand and West Indies had faced each other four times in the history of the T20 World Cup, of whom New Zealand won two encounters.
Playing XI
West Indies: Hayley Matthews (C), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas
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