WI vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: 3 Differentials you can pick for today's Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match - October 18, 2024
The West Indies and New Zealand go head-to-head in the second semi-final of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 on Friday, October 18, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The two teams will fight it out for a place in the finals on Sunday night against South Africa.
An incredible win against England helped the West Indies top Group B despite losing their opening fixture. They are going into this game with positive momentum which they'll look to convert into another win.
New Zealand, meanwhile, recovered well from a scare from Pakistan, with their bowlers, helping them coast to a 54-run win and finish 2nd in Group A.
Let's now look at the top three Dream11 differentials in this match.
#3 Zaida James (BOWL) (WI)
After getting injured on the jaw in the opening match against South Africa, West Indies bowling all-rounder Zaida James recovered in time for their big match against England. The left-arm spinner is a utility option in this West Indies team, but on a Sharjah wicket, she could well bowl her full quota of overs, and that makes her a worthy Dream11 differential.
She bowls with the new ball and that's a role that usually rewards bowlers, especially on surfaces aiding them. While she is a risky option, James could also reward her Dream11 backers equally well and is an option that merits consideration.
#2 Chinelle Henry (ALL) (WI)
West Indies' all-rounder Chinelle Henry won the POTM award against Scotland for her stellar spell of 1/10 in four overs that included two maidens and a handy contribution of 18* with the bat. While she has gone under the radar since that game, she could be a valuable Dream11 differential option in this fixture.
Henry is a bowler who usually hits the right lengths and has a knack of picking up wickets. While she isn't guaranteed her full quota of overs, Henry could be dangerous when she does get to bowl.
She's also a powerful batter lower down the order and in accordance with how the West Indies have played at this World Cup, she could play a handy cameo, also gaining from strike rate and boundary points.
#1 Fran Jonas (BOWL) (NZ)
New Zealand's Fran Jonas should retain her place in the side going into this crunch match despite the presence of Leigh Kasperek. With the Sharjah wicket set to assist the spinners, Fran's four overs of left-arm spin will be crucial to the White Ferns' chances in this match.
Any spinner from a quality team who bowls her full quota of overs is a dangerous Dream11 pick at Sharjah and a player as experienced as Jonas is definitely a solid option. While she has only one wicket to her name at this World Cup so far, she has the potential to rack up the points in this match.