England Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st T20I

Derby
County Ground
128
23
31
NZ Women
NZ-W
136/7 (20.0)
ENG Women chose to BOWL
ENG Women
ENG-W
140/3 (17.2)
ENG Women won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
ENG-W vs NZ-W T20 Match Preview: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

Published on May 19, 2026

ENG-W vs NZ-W T20 Match Preview: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI & Fantasy Tips

Get ready for a high voltage clash as England Women take on New Zealand Women in a thrilling T20 encounter! Both teams are packed with explosive match winners, making this a must watch game for cricket fans.

If you want to build a Fantasy Winning Team, you need the right data. We have analyzed the stats, recent form, and venue history to give you the ultimate Dream11 Prediction for your fantasy contests.

Let us dive into the match details and find out who will be the ultimate game changer today!

๐Ÿ“Œ MATCH DETAILS

  • Match: England Women vs New Zealand Women
  • Date: 20 May 2026
  • Time (IST): 23:00 IST
  • Venue: County Ground, Derby

๐Ÿ“บ LIVE STREAMING & BROADCAST DETAILS

  • Digital streaming (App + Website): SonyLIV, FanCode
  • TV channels (India + Global): Sony Sports Network

๐ŸŒฆ WEATHER REPORT

Expect cool conditions in Derby with temperatures hovering around 14ยฐC and humidity at 70%. The Rain impact is expected to be minimal, though overcast skies could assist swing bowlers early on.

The Dew factor is unlikely to be heavy, but batting under lights usually gets slightly easier as the ball skids on nicely.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Fantasy Angle: Pick top order batters from the chasing team as conditions settle down later in the evening.

๐ŸŸ PITCH REPORT & VENUE STATS

The Pitch Report at the County Ground suggests a balanced surface that keeps both batters and bowlers interested. The pitch nature is slightly slow, requiring batters to spend time before playing big shots.

Looking at the batting vs bowling trend, bowlers have had a slight upper hand recently. There is an equal pace vs spin dominance here, with pacers taking 10 wickets and spinners taking 10 wickets in the last three games.

The average score is just 123 runs, pointing towards a gritty, low scoring battle.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Fantasy Angle: Load your team with quality all rounders and spinners who can exploit the slow surface.

๐Ÿ“Š TEAM FORM & HEAD TO-HEAD

England Women

  • Last 5 matches: W, L, W, L, L
  • England Women have been slightly inconsistent recently but possess massive firepower at home.
  • Head to-head record: 12 wins against their opponents.

New Zealand Women

  • Last 5 matches: W, W, W, L, W
  • New Zealand Women are in red hot form, winning four of their last five T20 games.
  • Head to-head record: 3 wins against the hosts.

๐Ÿš‘ INJURY UPDATES & PLAYER AVAILABILITY

  • Injured: None reported
  • Doubtful: None
  • Fully fit: Amelia Kerr, Sophie Ecclestone
  • Unavailable: Nat Sciver Brunt, Danni Wyatt (Both are out for England Women)

๐Ÿ PROBABLE PLAYING XI (BOTH TEAMS)

England Women

Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Amy Jones, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean, Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell, Issy Wong

New Zealand Women

Georgia Plimmer, Isabella Gaze, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu

๐Ÿ”ฅ KEY PLAYERS TO WATCH

  • Alice Capsey: She has been phenomenal, scoring 75 runs and taking 9 wickets in her last 5 matches. A massive captaincy option today.
  • Sophia Dunkley: With 189 runs in her last 5 outings, she is the most explosive batter at the top for the home side.
  • Amelia Kerr: The premier all rounder for the visitors. Her ability to pick crucial wickets and anchor the innings makes her a fantasy favorite.
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๐ŸŽฏ FANTASY PICKS

Small League Safe Picks

  • Alice Capsey
  • Amelia Kerr

Mega League Differential Picks

  • Lauren Filer
  • Sophie Devine

๐Ÿ‘‰ Perfect for big contest wins in Mega Leagues!

๐Ÿ”ฎ MATCH PREDICTION / OUTLOOK

  • Final verdict: While New Zealand Women have better recent momentum, England Women have a dominant head to head record of 12 wins. Expect a tight contest, but the home advantage gives England Women a slight edge to win this T20 clash.

โš ๏ธ DISCLAIMER

Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.

New Zealand Women in England T20Is ENG vs NZ players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.

PlayerBattingBowlingSeries PerformanceLineup selectionMatch Performance
Name
T
R
S
M#BatInnNORunsHSAvgSR50+4/6BowlInnWkOvAvgEcoSR4wBestC/St
M
A. Pt
Pts
Run
Wk
DT
P
S%
C
VC
iDt
#
PTS
Bat
Bowl
Field
Georgia PlimmerNZ-WBATโœ…54RHB4756796316.16104.62380RM000-18000000155.063.684.36222-200
Brooke HallidayNZ-WBATโœ…63LHB5086764616.0998.68057RM1281.414.126.7712.502/119000000526.861.411.515221800
Maia BouchierENG-WBATโœ…48RHB4178009123.52117.993107RM000-18000000323.860.761.041617508
Izzy SharpNZ-WBATโœ…19RHB1562346226127.17129000-400000079.510.260.31โœ…9543808
Amelia KerrNZ-WALLโœ…104RHB8519204910531.04118.579247LB1021113.720.736.1420.224/2052000000393.7545.5114.7113221260
Suzie BatesNZ-WBATโœ…186RHB17813475812428.83108.629560RM,OB99622.324.036.6621.614/2698000000928.641.251.5218040
Bree IllingNZ-WBOWLโœ…15LHB3253541.6600LM14103.5316.3429.302/1810000001122.140.410.78โœ…4910870
Jess KerrNZ-WBOWLโœ…57RHB29122273813.35110.19024RM56393.231.516.7627.903/1615000000877.841.663โœ…10435340
Sophie DevineNZ-WALLโœ…158RHB15421381710528.69123.225487RM1341302.819.546.7517.324/1249000000491.1816.1630.41โœ…2999100
Isabella GazeNZ-WWKโœ…48RHB3795578519.89116.77375000-29000000267.12.93.09โœ…14221800
Danielle GibsonENG-WALLโœ…35RHB2292124116.3130.06032RM31192.531.527.5824.903/1411000000644.711.621.96โœ…8560466
Amy JonesENG-WWKโœ…138RHB1122018598920.2121.987237000-103000000775.175.124.742010006
Freya KempENG-WBATโœ…38LHB26143365128144.2144LM31302.520.467.7715.814/227000000516.450.520.76โœ…7655520
Sophie EcclestoneENG-WBOWLโœ…113RHB47263683517.52132.85045SLA1121543.716.446.0316.324/1838000000987.937.648.821913018
Maddy GreenNZ-WBATโœ…128RHB1052914396218.93105.342139OB721.63363301/548000000641.512.242.6511393500
Sophia DunkleyENG-WBATโœ…81RHB691214638125.66123.357204LB212133.252401/620000000163.473.344.317161200
Lauren BellENG-WBOWLโœ…48RHB4242233.3300RFM48673.618.867.2515.614/1290000001177.824.966.25โœ…3960848
Rosemary MairNZ-WBOWLโœ…48RHB15959139.8389.3904RM45323.431.626.728.314/1950000001039.120.611.391814028
Heather KnightENG-WBATโœ…145RHB12832265610827.66121.7211320OB43212.327.195.8527.803/9400000004756.9710.112231900
Charlie DeanENG-WBOWLโœ…58RHB1981723415.63112.41017OB57773.618.326.9415.824/1914000000865.441.883.21โœ…5830790
Alice CapseyENG-WALLโœ…58RHB52410538221.93121.876149OB1561.731.57.262602/420000000276.197.1910.03โœ…113412200
Linsey SmithENG-WBOWLโœ…34LHB2111116.6600SLA34353.824.516.6522.103/1850000001035.510.91.35โœ…6670630
Completed matches of England Women
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
20 May - 11:00 PMDerbyNew Zealand WomenNZ-WEngland WomenENG-W136/7 (20.0)140/3 (17.2) ENG Women won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
23 May - 07:00 PMCanterburyNew Zealand WomenNZ-WEngland WomenENG-W170/5 (20.0)156/6 (20.0) NZ Women won by 14 runs
25 May - 07:00 PMBrightonNew Zealand WomenNZ-WEngland WomenENG-W80/10 (19.1)81/3 (13.5) ENG Women won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
Completed matches of New Zealand Women
Teams
Date
Venue
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
20 May - 11:00 PMDerbyNew Zealand WomenNZ-WEngland WomenENG-W136/7 (20.0)140/3 (17.2) ENG Women won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
23 May - 07:00 PMCanterburyNew Zealand WomenNZ-WEngland WomenENG-W170/5 (20.0)156/6 (20.0) NZ Women won by 14 runs
25 May - 07:00 PMBrightonNew Zealand WomenNZ-WEngland WomenENG-W80/10 (19.1)81/3 (13.5) ENG Women won by 7 wickets (with 37 balls remaining)
Completed matches at County Ground
Teams
Date
Bat First
Bat Second
Inning 1
Inning 2
Winner
20 May - 11:00 PMNew Zealand WomenNZ-WEngland WomenENG-W136/7 (20.0)140/3 (17.2) ENG Women won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
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