Rain Threatens IND W vs NZ W Women's T20 World Cup Match? Latest Weather Update

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India will face New Zealand in their opening Wowen's T20 World Cup match, set to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Latest weather update for IND W vs NZ W Women's T20 World Cup match.

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The Indian women's cricket team begin its campaign in Women's T20 World Cup 2024, today (October 4), under Harmanpreet Kaur's captaincy. The 'Women in Blue' will face New Zealand women's cricket team in their opening match, which is set to take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM IST (Indian Time).

Ahead of IND W vs NZ W Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match, India coach Omol Majumdar mentioned that captain Harmanpreet Kaur will be promoted to bat at number 3 against New Zealand. Until now, she usually batted at number 4 or 5.

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Latest weather update for IND W vs NZ W Women's T20 World Cup match

Accuweather reports that weather in Dubai on Friday, October 4, for India women vs New Zealand women World Cup match is expected to be clear, with no chance of rain. The temperature is anticipated to reach around 33 degrees Celsius, creating an ideal setting for an exciting clash.

Pitch report for IND W vs NZ W Women's T20 World Cup match

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is beneficial for both batters and bowlers. Today, this pitch will host the first match between South Africa and West Indies, which may lead to a slightly slower surface as the game unfolds.

To date, 92 matches have been held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Of these, the team batting first has won 45 matches, while the team batting second has won in 47 matches.

Ind W vs NZ W - Predicted Playing XIs

India: Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Pooja Vastrakar, Deepti Sharma, Arundhati Reddy, Radha Yadav, Asha Sobhana/Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh.

New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (C), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Eden Carson, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu.