On Friday, 18 October 2024, the 2nd Semi-Final of the women’s cricket tournament will take place at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. West Indies Women will face New Zealand Women, with the match starting at 7:00 PM PST / 2:00 PM GMT / 6:00 PM local time.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal 2 Preview
West Indies made a remarkable comeback after a crushing 10-wicket defeat in their opening match against South Africa. They bounced back with three consecutive victories, securing the top spot in Group B with three wins out of four matches.
Conversely, New Zealand had a smooth run in Group A, with the exception of a single setback—a 60-run loss to Australia in their second match. Apart from that, they appeared dominant in the rest of their games, finishing second in Group A. Now, they aim to overcome the West Indies and advance to their third final, having previously reached back-to-back finals in 2009 and 2010, where they were beaten by England and Australia, respectively.
Weather & Pitch Report for WI vs NZ
During the match hours in Sharjah on October 18, 2024, the weather is expected to be sunny, with temperatures around 34°C (93°F) and a low chance of rain.
The pitch at Sharjah Cricket Stadium typically favors spinners due to its dry and slow nature, though early in the match, batters can also take advantage of the bounce. As the game progresses, it may become more challenging to score, particularly in the second innings.
T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal 2 Predicted XI
WI: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack.
NZ: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal 2 Dream11 Team
Hayley Matthews (C), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine (C), Amelia Kerr, Shemaine Campbell (WK), Deandra Dottin, Maddy Green, Afy Fletcher, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair, Karishma Ramharack.
Where to Watch T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal 2?
Fans can catch all the action live through various broadcasters:
- India: Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar
- UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event
- Australia: Amazon Prime Video
- New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ
- Pakistan: PTV, Ten Sports
- Bangladesh: Nagorik TV
- South Africa & Africa: SuperSport Cricket
- US & Canada: WillowTV
- Global (select regions): ICC.tv
