England-W vs New Zealand-W Prediction: England women are yet to lose

England and New Zealand are going head to head in the Match 4 of T20 Series at The Oval, United Kingdom, United Kingdom on 13 July, 2024. England are yet to lose a game against New Zealand on this tour. Who will win this game of cricket?

The host team has the liberty to experiment with new line-ups in this game since they've already clinched the series. Danielle Wyatt might rejoin the team; despite her underperformance in the second T20I, she was England's leading scorer in the opening match. England Women could explore a Wyatt-Dunkley duo to start, keeping the in-form Alice Capsey at number 3. Heather Knight was left out of the playing eleven in the previous game, with Nat Sciver-Brunt taking over leadership duties. Considering Knight's lack of form post her scoreless appearance at number 4 previously, this position could be open for some trials. Options might include reintroducing the seasoned Knight or promoting either Freya Kemp or Danielle Gibson to enhance the batting order. The squad is robust, featuring depth and versatility across all areas. 

In terms of batting strength, the lineup is extensive, with several match-winners like Freya Kemp and Amy Jones, who can turn games from the lower order. The bowling resources are diverse too. Alongside Sophie Ecclestone and Sarah Glenn, Charlotte Dean and Lauren Filer add to the team's varied attack, creating a well-rounded and formidable unit.

Danielle Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Filer

The Whiteferns are struggling on this tour, having lost all the ODIs and the first three T20Is. Although they cannot claim the T20I series anymore, New Zealand aims to conclude with a strong finish. Securing victories in the remaining two games could significantly boost their morale and belief. The team must optimize their lineup for the upcoming match. They made changes to their key bowlers in the third T20I by benching prominent players Lea Tahuhu and Jess Kerr, which proved ineffective. Hannah Rowe and Molly Penfold, who replaced them, were unable to fill their shoes. Sophie Devine also failed to take wickets in the last match. It would be wise for her to reintegrate her primary bowlers for the next game. Furthermore, top-order batters like Suzie Bates and Amelia--Kerr must perform well for New Zealand to have any chance of success. Middle-order players Brooke Halliday and Maddy Green, despite their potential, are currently in a slump. Overall, this New Zealand squad has yet to meet the expectations set for them.

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Hannah Rowe, Leigh Kasperek, Molly Penfold, Fran Jonas

The advantage leans towards the home team in this matchup. New Zealand appears to have a slim likelihood of making a comeback. Given the current performance levels of both squads, England Women are evidently in a stronger position. In our match prediction, England is distinctly the favored team, with expectations set for their victory