New Zealand and West Indies Women Prepare for World Cup Clash

Jess Kerr, New Zealand Women, is up for a chat - Jess says that they will look to attack from the start, and they can compete against any side in the world. She adds that she is working on her batting, and she wants to show up on the big stage. She reckons that they have learned a lot from their previous series against England and ends by saying that it has been great to play here.

Deandra Dottin, West Indies Women, is up for a chat - Dottin says that it gives a lot of confidence to them when they come to play the World Cup. She says that there are a lot of expectations from them and there were a lot of ups and downs till now, but they are in a good place now. She ends by saying that they have been training a lot and the warm-up games have helped them as well.

PITCH REPORT - Ian Smith and Tash Farrant are pitchside. They note that the boundary dimensions measure 65 and 63 metres to the square boundaries, 72 metres straight down the ground, and a shorter 55 to 56 metres into the corners, which allows batters to cleverly use the pace of the ball to their advantage.Mentions that this match takes place on pitch 10, a hybrid wicket that the head groundsman designed to offer enhanced pace, extra bounce, and more carry. Reckons that despite featuring some nice live grass, the surface is absolutely rock solid, leading the duo to predict that batters will thoroughly enjoy the conditions on a day heavily stacked in their favour.They add that any assistance for the seamers will occur strictly upfront, as the venue historically offers a little bit of swing in the air during the initial overs.

The skipper of New Zealand Women - Amelia Kerr says that they were looking to bat, so it's a good result for them. She says that it is good to see the crowd and the excellent support they have received so far. She reckons that they are getting used to the conditions. Ends by saying that Suzie Bates, Lea Tahuhu, Polly Inglis, and Flora Devonshire are not in the side.

The captain of West Indies Women - Hayley Matthews says that they will bowl first. She adds that they gave their youngsters a chance in the warmups, and they are ready for today. She adds that Taylor and Chinelle Henry have not recovered yet, and that's a big loss, but some youngsters come in for them. She reckons that it is good to see the youngsters get a chance and ends by saying that they are ready for today.