Ireland vs New Zealand Women Betting Tips - New Zealand to bounce back with T20 World Cup win
New Zealand are under pressure in the Women's T20 World Cup after two narrow defeats. They aim to bounce back against Ireland, who have also yet to secure points. Key players like Sophie Devine and Amelia Kerr are expected to step up, while Ireland's Orla Prendergast remains in form. Both teams must win to keep their semi-final ambitions alive, making this matchup high stakes for both sides.
- New Zealand Women seek comeback after losing opening games.
- Both sides need a win to stay in T20 World Cup semi-final race.
- Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr & Orla Prendergast tipped to star.
New Zealand suffered a surprise defeat to Sri Lanka in their opening game and will be looking to bounce back strong. The value here is on Sophie Devine who has shown good form in recent games.
- Key Stats - New Zealand unbeaten vs Ireland Women
- New Zealand Women Four in a Row
- Ireland Women Looking to Recover
- New Zealand Need to Bounce back Strong
- Ireland vs New Zealand Women Predicted Lineups & Team news
Key Stats - New Zealand unbeaten vs Ireland Women
- Ireland Women’s Orla Prendergast has scored 26, 33, 6, 71*, 33 and 25 in her last 6 innings.
- Ireland Women’s Gaby Lewis has scored 11, 18, 5, 25, 20 and 41 in her last 7 knocks.
- New Zealand Women have won all 4 T20I meetings against Ireland Women.
- New Zealand Women’s Sophie Devine has scored 45, 22, 6, 87*, 45, and 43 in her last 6 knocks.
- New Zealand Women’s Amelia Kerr scored 45 in her last match against Sri Lanka.
- New Zealand Women’s Amelia Kerr has taken 3 wickets with a 7.2 per over economy rate in her last 7 matches.
New Zealand Women Four in a Row
New Zealand Women lead 4-0 against Ireland Women in their four T20I clashes.
Ireland Women Looking to Recover
The Irish team has not secured any points so far, losing to Scotland and England. After scoring 118 in their 20 overs at the Rose Bowl, they challenged England who reached 119/6 in the 18th over.
Louise Little with 26* from 15 balls, Orla Prendergast 26 from 18 balls and Alana Daizell 14 from 18 balls were the pick of the batters in a low-scoring match.
Orla Prendergast (2/17) and Aimee Maguire (2/23) were the pick of the bowlers.
New Zealand Need to Bounce back Strong
The White Ferns were stunned by the West Indies in their campaign opener, losing by one run. The defending champions then faced Sri Lanka in their second match, and despite posting 150/6, they lost by five wickets with three balls to spare.
New Zealand's fielding let them down in both matches, including Bree Illing's important drop of Sri Lankan match-winner Nilakshi de Silva on one.
The White Ferns were too cautious against Sri Lanka with the bat, reaching only 38-1 during the powerplay before captain Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine scored 45 each, helping them reach 150-6.
Ireland vs New Zealand Women Predicted Lineups & Team news
New Zealand and Ireland enter their Women's T20 World Cup clash knowing there is little room left for error, with both teams still searching for their first points of the tournament. A third straight defeat for either side would leave their semi-final hopes hanging by a thread, making this a must-win contest.
Ireland Women (probable XI): Amy Hunter (wk), Alana Dalzell, Gaby Lewis (c), Orla Prendergast, Rebecca Stokell, Leah Paul, Alice Tector, Louise Little, Arlene Kelly, Cara Murray, Aimee Maguire.
New Zealand Women (probable XI): Isabella Gaze (wk), Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing.
Verdict
New Zealand Women are tipped to win at odds of 1.08, with Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Orla Prendergast and Gaby Lewis backed to star with bat and ball.
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