Match Preview – West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women( WI-W vs NZ-W ), Dream11 Prediction, 4th Match, Women’s T20WC 2026. Who Will Win, On June 13, 2026

Match Details:

• Match: West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women( WI-W vs NZ-W ), 4th Match, ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026
• Date and Time: June 13,  05:30 pm GMT / 11:00 pm IST / 06:30 pm local time
• Venue:  The Rose Bowl, Southampton

WI-W vs NZ-W Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – New Zealand Women

Who will win the match? – New Zealand Women

West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women Preview:

West Indies Women (WI-W) are set to face New Zealand Women (NZ-W) in their 4th match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. The match is scheduled to take place at The Rose Bowl on Saturday, June 13.

The West Indies Women enter the World Cup with a squad that blends experienced match-winners with promising young talent, as they look to relive the glory of their historic 2016 title triumph.

Much of their success will depend on skipper Hayley Matthews, who remains the heartbeat of the side. She has scored 209 runs in her last five T20Is at a strike rate well above 130, consistently setting the tone at the top of the order. She is likely to be joined by Qiana Joseph, whose fearless approach in the powerplay can put bowlers under immediate pressure.

The middle order carries significant firepower and experience. Deandra Dottin’s explosive hitting was once again on display with a 49 against India in a warm-up match, proving she is still one of the most dangerous batters in world cricket. Stafanie Taylor brings calm authority and consistency, having scored 169 runs in her last five innings against Sri Lanka. Behind the stumps, Shemaine Campbelle adds stability and the ability to finish innings strongly when required.

With the ball, Chinelle Henry leads the pace attack with aggression and intent, emerging as one of Matthews’ most trusted wicket-taking options. Afy Fletcher’s leg-spin remains a major threat, highlighted by her impressive 4/23 against India in the warm-up game. Matthews herself provides crucial off-spin options at key moments, while Henry and Aaliyah Alleyne offer valuable seam variations to complete a balanced attack.

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However, West Indies will need to address their inconsistency in the field and their tendency to lose wickets cheaply, especially against high-quality spin on responsive pitches. To challenge strong opposition like New Zealand, their top order must make better use of the powerplay and avoid early collapses.

On the other side, defending champions New Zealand Women arrive with confidence and a well-balanced unit under the leadership of all-round star Melie Kerr. The White Ferns made an immediate statement in the warm-up matches, comfortably beating Bangladesh by 68 runs, powered by Kerr’s unbeaten 51 off just 28 balls.

Kerr continues to be the cornerstone of the side, with outstanding all-round numbers that underline her value. She has scored 1,925 runs and taken 106 wickets, maintaining a batting strike rate of 119 while conceding just 6.08 runs per over with the ball. Alongside her, Sophie Devine remains in excellent form, highlighted by her explosive 87 off 50 balls against England recently.

Veteran Suzie Bates adds experience and flexibility at the top, capable of anchoring or accelerating as the situation demands. The middle order is strengthened by Georgia Plimmer, who showed composure with 28 against Bangladesh, and the reliable Maddy Green, who adds stability in pressure situations.

New Zealand’s bowling attack is equally well structured for English conditions. Jess Kerr has been a consistent source of early breakthroughs, taking 13 wickets in her last 10 matches at an economy of 6.81, while young spinner Nensi Patel has impressed with her control, conceding just 3.83 runs per over across her last five games.

With the experienced Lea Tahuhu and Rosemary Mair providing pace and bounce, and Devine offering additional bowling depth, New Zealand possess one of the most complete bowling units in the competition. If their top order can build a strong platform against West Indies’ spin attack, the White Ferns will be well placed to control the tempo of this opening encounter.

WI-W vs NZ-W Possible Playing XI:

West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Stafanie Taylor, Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Qiana Joseph, Aaliyah Alleyne, Zaida James, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Ashmini Munisar.

New Zealand Women: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Melie Kerr (c), Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Izzy Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Lea Tahuhu, Rosemary Mair.

WI-W vs NZ-W Recent 5 Match Performance:

WI-W vs NZ-W Head-To-Head Records:

Stats	Match	WI-W Won	NZ-W Won	NR	Tied
Overall	23	5	18	0	0
Recent 5 Matches	5	0	5	0	0

WI-W vs NZ-W Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

WI-W vs NZ-W Pitch Report:

The Rose Bowl in Southampton generally offers a balanced pitch that supports both batters and bowlers. In the early stages, fast bowlers can get useful seam movement and swing, especially when conditions are overcast or humid, making the powerplay a key phase of the match. As the game progresses, the surface usually becomes more settled, allowing batters to play more freely with good bounce and value for shots. However, it is not an easy batting wicket throughout, and players still need to apply themselves to build a solid innings. Spinners can also play a role in the middle overs if the pitch starts to dry out and offer some grip. Overall, it is a fair and competitive surface where disciplined bowling and strong top-order batting often make the difference.

WI-W vs NZ-W Weather Report:

At The Rose Bowl, Southampton on June 13 at 6:30 PM local time, the weather is expected to be generally mild and fairly typical for an English summer evening. Temperatures should be around 18–21°C, with mostly cloudy skies and occasional brighter spells. There is a slight chance of light rain or a passing shower, but no prolonged or heavy rainfall is currently expected. Winds may be light to moderate, which could assist swing bowlers early on, while humidity levels are expected to remain comfortable. Overall, conditions look suitable for a full game of cricket, with only a minor risk of brief weather interruptions during the evening session.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings Expected Score: 135–160 runs

2nd Innings Expected Score: 130–155 runs

Key Notes:

The Rose Bowl, Southampton generally offers a balanced T20 surface, with early assistance for seamers due to English conditions.

Overcast evening conditions could bring swing in the powerplay, making scoring slightly challenging at the start.

A first-innings total around 145–155 should be competitive, while anything above 160 will put strong pressure on the chasing side.

The pitch tends to slow down slightly as the match progresses, allowing spinners and slower bowlers to become more effective in the middle and death overs.

Batting becomes easier once set, but consistent strike rotation will be important on this surface.

Dew is unlikely to be a major factor in Southampton, so chasing advantage may be limited compared to other venues.

West Indies Women vs New Zealand Women Full Squad:

West Indies Women: Hayley Matthews (c), Chinelle Henry, Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Afy Fletcher, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shemaine Campbelle, Ashmini Munisar, Karishma Ramharack, Jannillea Glasgow, Jahzara Claxton, Qiana Joseph, Zaida James, Mandy Mangru, Shawnisha Hector.

New Zealand Women: Melie Kerr (c), Suzie Bates, Sophie Devine, Flora Devonshire, Izzy Gaze, Maddy Green, Brooke Halliday, Bree Illing, Polly Inglis, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Nensi Patel, Georgia Plimmer, Izzy Sharp, Lea Tahuhu.