New Delhi: After a complicated qualification scenario that unfolded in Group A; Group B also sees a similar situation as South Africa, West Indies and England eye for a semifinal berth.
Group B scenarios:
South Africa is on the verge of securing a semifinal berth owing to their superior Net Run Rate (NRR). However, their qualification isn’t guaranteed yet. The Three lionesses still have the odds in their favour as
If England bats second:
- They can lose by 1 run if chasing a target between 97 and 134
- They can lose by 2 runs if chasing a target between 61 and 96
If England bats first:
- They can afford to lose with only 1 or 2 balls remaining in the match
Meanwhile, for the Windies, the 2016 Champions have to defeat the English team to qualify for the semifinals from Group B.
Pitch Report for the crucial Group B game
The Dubai International Stadium usually favours the batters. When it comes to pace bowlers, they can generate substantial pace from the pitch. Besides, there is little help available for the spinners with not ample turn on offer. However, they can rely on the extra bounce off the pitch which can go in their favour. On the weather front, the skies will be clear with no rain threat during the game.
West Indies Women vs England Women- Predicted XI
West Indies XI
Maia Bouchier, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Knight (c), Amy Jones (wk), Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Bell
England XI
Hayley Matthews (c), Stafanie Taylor, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Qiana Joseph, Mandy Mangru, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
West Indies Women vs England Women- Squad
West Indies Women
Heather Knight (c), Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Ecclestone, Charlie Dean, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Linsey Smith, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Bess Heath