Toss New Zealand win the toss and choose to bat against England
New Zealand won the toss and elected to bat first in their final group match of the T20 World Cup, a high‑stakes encounter against England at The Oval.Following Ireland’s surprise victory over the West Indies in Bristol earlier today, a win for defending champions New Zealand would secure their passage to the semi‑finals, capping a turbulent campaign that has seen them record two wins and two losses.
England, on the other hand, have already qualified for the knockout stage, remaining unbeaten throughout the competition.
Melie Kerr, New Zealand’s captain, commented at the toss: “We have been rooting for Ireland, and now the fate is in our hands—a scenario we did not anticipate after our first two matches. We feel privileged to be in this position.”
Both teams retain their line‑ups for this match; England is led by Charlie Dean, standing in for Nat Sciver‑Brunt, who continues her recovery from a calf strain picked up in their second game against Ireland.
New Zealand: Melie Kerr (c), Izzy Gaze (wk), Izzy Sharp, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Lea Tahuhu, Bree Illing
England: Amy Jones (wk), Danni Wyatt‑Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (c), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
