Image: New Zealand Women face Scotland Women in the ICC Women T20 World Cup clash / © Wisden
In the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, New Zealand Women will meet Scotland Women in a Group 2 game at the County Ground in Bristol on 23 June. It is a match that carries significant importance for both teams as the tournament enters a crucial phase. New Zealand will be happier of the two sides after their last outing. They managed to get over the line against Ireland Women by 4 runs and finally put a win on the board after a tough start to the competition.
Scotland Women are coming into the game after a 38-run loss to England Women and will be looking for a response. Interestingly, these two teams have never played each other in a women’s T20 international before. That adds a little extra curiosity to the contest. New Zealand will look towards senior players to lead the way. Sophie Devine has been one of their most reliable performers, scoring 343 runs in her last 9 matches at an average of 42.88.
Amelia Kerr has continued to make an impact with the ball, taking 9 wickets in her last 10 appearances. For Scotland, much of the responsibility has rested on Kathryn Bryce. The all-rounder has scored 268 runs and taken 15 wickets across her last 10 matches. Sarah Bryce and Katherine Fraser have also chipped in with useful performances during the tournament. With both teams needing a positive result, Bristol should witness a competitive battle between two sides with plenty to play for.