England-W vs New Zealand-W Prediction: England can win the series

England and New Zealand are going head to head in the third game of the T20 Series at Canterbury Park, Eaglehawk, Australia on 11th July 2024. England has lost only one game in the last five against New Zealand. Who will win this game of cricket?

England took control in the shortened second T20I against New Zealand in Hove, with effective batting by Alice Capsey and Maia Bouchier who scored 89-6 in 9 overs. The New Zealand team found it difficult to meet their ambitious run target, especially with Charlie Dean delivering a stellar bowling performance. England won the stop-start game affected by rain by 27 runs as per DLS method. Bouchier is in prime form at the moment scoring 320 runs in the 10 games. Captain Heather Knight is also in the prime form and supporting her batters. Charlie Dean, who stood out in the previous match by taking two wickets in one over and conceding only three runs, is likely to continue her success. Nat Sciver-Brunt, with her wealth of experience as a new ball bowler and 86 T20I wickets, has been performing well in this series and is well-suited to these conditions.

Danielle Wyatt, Maia Bouchier, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell

The New Zealand Women's team faces significant challenges after consecutive losses, with no victories yet on their current tour. Key batters with considerable experience, such as Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, and Amelia Kerr, must now make impactful contributions. With almost 500 runs against England in T20Is and a strike rate of 112, Suzie Bates is a strong candidate to perform well in the upcoming match.

Improvement is also needed from the bowling department, which has underperformed so far. Lea Tahuhu has been the most effective, claiming four wickets in two matches with an economy rate of 8.83. Amelia Kerr has provided steady support with her leg-spin, capturing two wickets at an economy rate of 8.50. However, the rest of the bowlers have been conceding runs too freely, an issue that requires immediate attention.

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Rowe, Leigh Kasperek

To make a comeback in this series, the New Zealand Women's team must elevate their game significantly. Following a defeat in the previous ODI series and trailing 0-2 in the current matchup, another lacklustre performance could result in losing this series as well. The team has struggled with inconsistent batting and ineffective bowling. The key to their success lies in the performance of their top three batters, who need to make significant contributions to compete against the formidable host team. The England Women's team, currently in excellent form and seeming to cover all aspects well, appears poised to secure another victory. We foresee the host team extending their winning streak by capturing their third straight win and securing the series title. The England Women are the favoured contenders to clinch this match and the series.