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The third T20I will see England Women take on New Zealand Women at the County Ground, Hove, on August 25.th May 7:00 PM IST.
Get the best ENG vs NZ Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XIs and match insights for the 3rd T20I of New Zealand Women England tour 2026. Expert analysis and more.
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Hot Picks for England vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Amelia Kerr – Despite being dismissed for a duck on the first ball, Kerr responded strongly by dismissing Alice Capsey during England’s tense chase of 171. |
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Sophie Devine – Devine led a breathtaking counterattack, scoring 87 and saving New Zealand after a disastrous collapse of 11/4. |
Raises up:
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Alice Capsey – England relied heavily on Capsey’s contribution of 22 before Amelia Kerr’s leg-spin success interrupted their attacking innings. |
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Lynsey Smith – Smith demolished New Zealand’s top order brilliantly, taking three key wickets during a disastrous opening spell in Canterbury. |
Budget Selection:
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Freya Kemp – Kemp fought hard in the final overs and hit two fours while trying to chase down England’s sagging target under pressure. |
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Georgia Plimmer – Plimmer faced a difficult performance with the bat after being dismissed on the first ball, although she remained energetic in the field. |
England vs New Zealand New Zealand Women England Tour 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Amelia Kerr and Sophie Devine |
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vice captain |
Alice Capsey and Lynsey Smith |
England vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- The Keepers – Amy Jones, Easy Gaze
- Batsmen – Maddy Green, Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine©, Amelia Kerr, Danielle Gibson, Alice Capsey (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers – Linsey Smith, Brian Illing
England vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- The Keepers – Amy Jones
- Batsmen – Maddy Green, Sophia Dunkley, Freya Kemp, Georgia Plimmer
- All-rounders – Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr©, Alice Capsey, Danielle Gibson
- Bowlers – Linsey Smith (Vice Captain), Lauren Bell, Brian Illing
England vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I New Zealand Women England tour 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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R Mair |
No |
No |
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C Pavli |
No |
No |
England vs New Zealand Dream11 Prediction Today 3rd T20I New Zealand Women England Tour 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
amelia kerr |
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gl captaincy option |
Alice Capsey |
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choice of punt |
Freya Kemp and Georgia Plimmer |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-4-2 |
England vs New Zealand Match Preview:
As a result, England Women will face New Zealand Women in the third and final T20 match of the seriesscheduled tribe Central County Ground at Hove, Monday, May 25, 2026, 7:00 PM IST. With the score squarely tied at 1-1 in a thrilling second game, both powerhouses are looking to make every effort to play out the series-decider. The home team enters this crucial encounter with a historical and analytical edge, having a 64.5% chance of winning, while the visiting White Ferns have a 35.5% chance of securing silverware on English soil.
during 2Ra New Zealand Women won the toss and elected to bat first in the T20 match in Canterbury on Saturday and posted a strong score of 170/5 in 20 overs. Their innings was completely defined by a blistering masterclass from senior superstar Sophie Devine, who smashed a brilliant 87 runs off just 57 balls, hitting five fours and six huge sixes and earning player of the match honours. She found a special partner in Maddy Green, who beautifully maintained the pace in the middle overs with a brilliant inning of 56 not out from 48 balls. For England, left-arm orthodox spinner Lynsey Smith bowled exceptionally well with impressive figures of 3/25, while fast bowler Lauren Bell kept a tight grip on the run rate with a disciplined 1/22.
Chasing a mammoth target of 171, England Women fought valiantly, but eventually fell behind by 14 runs and collapsed to 156/6. The top order made solid contributions, with Maia Boucher scoring 38 runs from 33 balls, while opener Sophia Dunkley scored 26 runs from 18 balls. Heather Knight (25) and Alice Capsey (22) continued to chase the target in the middle overs, but the tourists’ bowling performance halted their progress. Nancy Patel dealt the decisive blow to the White Ferns by taking 2/25 from her four overs, while captain Amelia Kerr provided superb tactical support and conceded just 28 runs for her lone wicket.
England vs New Zealand head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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England Women |
37 |
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new zealand women |
7 |
England vs New Zealand Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
16°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
balanced |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
149 |
Records of chasing teams:
England vs New Zealand Playing 11 (Expected):
England Women Playing 11:
1) Sophia Dunkley
2) Alice Capsey
3) Maia Boucher
4) Heather Knight
5) Freya Kemp
6) Danielle Gibson
7) Amy Jones (Wicketkeeper)
8) Issie Wong
9) Charlie Dean ©
10) Lynsey Smith
11) Lauren Bell
new zealand women playing 11: :
1) Georgia Plimmer
2) Easy Gaz (Wicketkeeper)
3) Amelia Kerr ©
4) Sophie Devine
5) Brooke Holiday
6) Muddy Green
7) Easy Sharp
8) Jess Kerr
9) Nancy Patel
10) Lee Tahuhu
11) Brian Illing
England vs New Zealand Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the strength of the team, England women’s team is expected to win this match.