England Women and New Zealand Women will meet in Canterbury, Kent for their second T20I on Saturday, May 23. England won the first T20I by seven wickets in Derby.
A victory in this match will allow England to clinch the series. Alice Capsey played a crucial role in the last game, scoring an unbeaten 74 to secure the win with 17 balls left.
New Zealand is looking to win and improve their spirits before the Women’s T20 World Cup. They aim to break an eight-match losing streak against England.
ENG W vs NZ W: Match Details
| Match | England Women vs New Zealand Women, 2nd T20I, England Women vs New Zealand Women, 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Saturday, May 23, 2026, 7:00 PM (IST) |
| Venue | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Sony Sports (TV), SonyLIV (Streaming – App and Website) |
St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury: Pitch Report
The pitch at the St. Lawrence Ground generally favors teams batting second. In the three Women’s T20Is held here, the last two were won by the chasing side, including England’s six-wicket win against New Zealand in 2024.
The weather forecast predicts sunny conditions for the match, which should make batting easier, with fast bowlers possibly struggling to find early swing.
ENG W vs NZ W: Head-to-Head T20I Record
| Matches Played | 41 |
| Won by ENG W | 33 |
| Won by NZ W | 8 |
| Tied / No Results | 0 |
| First Meeting | 05 August 2004 (NZ W won) |
| Last Meeting | 20 May, 2026 (ENG W won) |
ENG W vs NZ W: Predicted Playing XIs
England Women:
Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Maia Bouchier, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Amy Jones (WK), Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
New Zealand Women:
Georgia Plimmer, Suzie Bates, Isabella Gaze (WK), Amelia Kerr (C), Sophie Devine, Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Izzy Sharp, Jess Kerr, Rosemary Mair, Bree Illing
ENG W vs NZ W: Probable Best Performer of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Alice Capsey