Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 28, ENG W vs NZ W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England Women vs New Zealand Women?

England Women take on New Zealand Women in Match 28 of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup at The Oval on Saturday, June 27. This is the final fixture to be played in Group 2. 

The Lionesses were the first team to qualify for the semi-finals, winning four of four games. They come off a dominant 38-run win against the West Indies Women, and will be looking to win their final group stage match to carry a 100 per cent record into the semi-finals. 

The White Ferns, on the other hand, are clutching at straws with their semi-final hopes. Having lost their first two matches against the West Indies and Sri Lanka, they will need a big win against the hosts, and will be hoping for the West Indies' clash against Ireland to go in their favour. 

ENG W vs NZ W: Match Details

The Oval: Pitch Report

This clash is the first and only group stage fixture set to be played at the Oval. The wicket favours batters, with consistent bounce and carry. Batters can play shots on the up, with the ball coming onto the bat quite comfortably. The dry nature of the surface also brings spinners into play, while also having enough to help the seamers, with lateral movement in the air and off the surface. 

ENG W vs NZ W: Head-to-Head T20I Record

ENG W vs NZ W: Predicted Playing XIs

England Women (ENG W):

Amy Jones (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell

New Zealand Women (NZ W):

Melie Kerr (C), Izzy Gaze (WK), Izzy Sharp, Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Suzie Bates, Jess Kerr, Nensi Patel, Lea Tahuhu, Bree Illing

ENG W vs NZ W: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Danni Wyatt-Hodge

England opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge has been the top run-getter in this edition of the tournament. The right-handed batter has scored 193 runs in four matches at a strike rate of 147.32. She scored a stunning century in the opener against Sri Lanka, and was the top batter against the West Indies with a brilliant 42-ball 65. With skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt confirmed to miss the game, the onus would fall on Wyatt-Hodge to lead the team from the front as the senior batter. 

Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone

The ever-reliable Sophie Ecclestone has been England's highest wicket-taker in the 2026 edition. The left-arm spinner is the second-highest wicket-taker in the tournament with eight scalps from four matches, bowling at an economy of 5.87. She was also the Player of the Match against Ireland, picking up figures of 3 for 22.  

Today's Match Prediction: England Women to win