The New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 has now entered the shortest format of the game, as a T20I series between the best women's cricket teams in the world will begin on May 20, 2026. The ODI series between England Women and New Zealand Women ended in a draw, where both won 1 match each, and one match ended in a No Result.
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ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction: Dream11 Team Today, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update - New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026, 1st T20I

The 1st T20I is scheduled to be played at the County Ground, Derby, the same ground where England Women will be facing India Women in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This series is expected to be a thrilling one, where both teams will be using this to adapt to conditions even more for the shortest format ahead of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This article will help you with the ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 team prediction, along with other key details of the match.
England Women vs New Zealand Women Match Details
| Series | New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 1st T20I |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | County Ground |
| City | Derby |
| Match Start Time | 11:00 PM IST, 20th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | ENG-W vs NZ-W Scorecard |
| Live Streaming | Sony LIV |
ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Team Today Stats
| Player | Team | Player’s Stats (Last Match) |
|---|---|---|
| Alice Capsey | England Women | 45 Runs |
| Lauren Bell | England Women | 3 Wickets |
| Brooke Halliday | New Zealand Women | 42 Runs |
| Bree Illing | New Zealand Women | 2 Wickets |
ENG-W vs NZ-W Toss Prediction
According to the ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 prediction today match, the toss between the two teams for the 1st T20I will be won by New Zealand Women, who will be eying to chase down the total, given the venue's record for chasing. This will be an intense matchup against some of the best women cricketers.
Record of Chasing Teams at County Ground, Derby
The County Ground, Derby, is one of the top cricket stadiums in England, which has hosted plenty of international matches. In Women's T20I, the venue has hosted a total of 4 T20Is, where the chasing record is quite excellent with 75% of win percentage, as it offers a good surface to chase down the total.
| Chasing Record | Win% |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 75% |
ENG-W vs NZ-W Playing 11 (Probable)
| England Women Playing 11 | New Zealand Women Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| Amy Jones (wk) | Sophie Devine (c) |
| Charlie Dean (c) | Isabella Gaze (wk) |
| Sophia Dunkley | Suzie Bates |
| Danielle Gibson | Georgia Plimmer |
| Alice Capsey | Amelia Kerr |
| Maia Bouchier | Maddy Green |
| Freya Kemp | Brooke Halliday |
| Wong | Jess Kerr |
| Sophie Ecclestone | Lea Tahuhu |
| Lauren Filer | Rosemary Mair |
| Lauren Bell | Bree Illing |
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ENG-W vs NZ-W Top Run Scorers & Leading Wicket Takers
| Top Run Scorers | Maddy Green and Maia Bouchier |
|---|---|
| Leading Wicket Takers | Lauren Bell and Rosemary Mair |
ENG-W vs NZ-W Captain & Vice Captain Choices

| Captain | Lauren Bell and Amelia Kerr |
|---|---|
| Vice-Captain | Alice Capsey and Sophie Devine |
Top Picks for ENG-W vs NZ-W Captain Dream11 Prediction
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Lauren Bell | England Women | Bowler |
| Maddy Green | New Zealand Women | Batter |
Budget Picks for ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction

| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Sophie Ecclestone | England Women | Bowler |
| Amelia Kerr | New Zealand Women | All Rounder |
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Best Team for Dream11 Today's Match
- Keeper: A Jones
- Batters: H Knight, M Green
- All-rounder: A Kerr, S Devine, A Capsey (vc)
- Bowlers: L Bell (c), S Ecclestone, C Dean, J Kerr, R Mair
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Best Dream11 Team Today
- Keeper: I Gaze
- Batters: H Knight, M Green
- All-rounder: A Kerr (c), S Devine (vc), A Capsey
- Bowlers: L Bell, S Ecclestone, C Dean, J Kerr, B Illing
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Note: Sportsdunia has prepared a fantasy team for the ENG-W vs NZ-W match based on their experience in fantasy cricket.
ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction Today (1st T20I) New Zealand Women Tour of England 2026 Players to Avoid
For your ENG-W vs NZ-W Dream11 Prediction, there are some players like Maia Bouchier and Suzie Bates, who can be avoided in your Dream11 team, considering their recent performances and form in the series.
| Player | Dream11 Credits |
|---|---|
| Maia Bouchier | 8 Cr |
| Suzie Bates | 8 Cr |
ENG-W vs NZ-W Weather & Pitch Report at County Ground, Derby
As per the pitch report of the County Ground, Derby, the pitch for ENG-W vs NZ-W will be a balanced pitch, where pacers will be best suited in the conditions. The weather in Derby during the match will be partly sunny, with a temperature of around 18°C. The average 1st innings score at this venue in Women's T20Is is around 170 runs.
| Temperature | 18°C |
|---|---|
| Weather Forecast | Partly Sunny |
| Pitch Behaviour | Balanced Pitch |
| Best Suited To | Pacers |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 170 Runs |
ENG-W vs NZ-W H2H Records
The history of ENG-W vs NZ-W H2H records in T20Is is clearly dominated by the England Women's team, where they won 29 out of 37 matches in the shortest format of the game. On the other hand, New Zealand Women only managed to win 8 matches in the history of T20Is between the two teams. While there is no single match that has ended in a No Result.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| England Women (ENG-W) | 29 |
| New Zealand Women (NZ-W) | 8 |
| No Result | 0 |
Disclaimer: This team is based on the analysis, calculated odds, and past experience of the author. While selecting your team, consider the analysis only as supporting data while making your own decision. Sportsdunia does not work with insider news and will not be responsible for any monetary loss to the users following the analysis.
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