New Zealand, the defending T20 World Cup champions, haven\u2019t had the campaign they hoped for, especially with games against Sri Lanka and Pakistan washed out due to rain in Colombo. Still, there\u2019s added emotional weight to this fixture - it could be the final World Cup appearance for not just Sophie, but also for veterans Suzie Bates, and Lea Tahuhu.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cLooks like a great wicket today. We played well in patches and with the ball we have been good in phases, hopefully we can put those pieces together today. Just want to out there, enjoy and play with a smile on my face. It's been a real honour,\u201d said Sophie.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
England, meanwhile, will be keen to finish at second place in the points table. A higher ranking could prove to be crucial for England if rain disrupts their Guwahati semi-final against South Africa in the coming week. It\u2019s to be remembered that in case of a washout, the team placed higher would advance to the final.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To address their shaky middle-order woes, England have brought in Danni Wyatt-Hodge for Emma Lamb. \u201cWe wanted to bat as well, looks a dry wicket. Coming in at this stage is difficult for anyone, but banking on Danni\u2019s experience,\u201d said captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Playing XIs<\/p>\r\n\r\n
To address their shaky middle-order woes, England have brought in Danni Wyatt-Hodge for Emma Lamb. \u201cWe wanted to bat as well, looks a dry wicket. Coming in at this stage is difficult for anyone, but banking on Danni\u2019s experience,\u201d said captain Nat Sciver-Brunt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
New Zealand: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (captain), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, and Eden Carson<\/p>\r\n\r\n