West Indies vs New Zealand, Women's T20 World Cup 2024: Probable playing 11s, pitch report, weather forecast, and live-streaming details

The second semifinal of the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 will be played tonight (Friday, October 18) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Former champions West Indies will lock horns with an in-form New Zealand outfit in this high-stakes match. In the first semifinal, South Africa defeated Australia to reach the final.

Heading into the tournament, New Zealand were not in the best touch. However, the White Ferns recorded convincing wins against India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka to storm into the last four.

On the other hand, the West Indies suffered a 10-wicket defeat in their opening contest against South Africa, but they bounced back by recording three wins on the trot and topped the Group B points table.

Both teams have a ton of momentum by their side as they gear up to take on each other in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal. Here's an in-depth preview of this big game.

West Indies vs New Zealand probable XIs

West Indies Women

Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Aaliyah Alleyne, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Ashmini Munisar and Karishma Ramharack.

New Zealand Women

Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Isabella Gaze (wk), Lea Tahuhu, Fran Jonas, Rosemary Mair and Eden Carson.

West Indies vs New Zealand pitch report

Sharjah Cricket Stadium has not been a batter-friendly venue in the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. There have been quite a few low-scoring games on this ground, and a similar trend should continue in the semifinal round as well.

West Indies vs New Zealand weather forecast

A clear sky is predicted for this evening clash between the West Indies and New Zealand. Temperature will loom around 32 degrees Celsius, with the humidity levels expected to be around 65% during the match hours.

West Indies vs New Zealand Women's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal live streaming details

India: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD (TV) and Disney+ Hotstar (Live streaming)

West Indies: ESPN Caribbean

New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ.

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Edited by Parag Jain