ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 - 2nd Semi-Final WEST INDIES WOMEN 120/8 (20.0) NEW ZEALAND WOMEN 128/9 (20.0)

 ICC Women's T20 World Cup, 2024 - 2nd Semi-Final

WEST INDIES WOMEN
120/8 (20.0)
NEW ZEALAND WOMEN
128/9 (20.0)

The match ended with West Indies Women's team scoring 120/8 (20 overs) and New Zealand Women's team scoring 128/9 (20 overs), resulting in New Zealand Women's team winning by 8 runs.

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What is a "Manhattan" in cricket?

In cricket, "Manhattan" refers to a bar graph that visually represents the number of runs scored in each over. The graph gets its name because its appearance resembles the skyline of Manhattan with tall skyscrapers. This graph shows how many runs were scored in each over, making it easy to see which overs were particularly effective in generating runs and which overs had lower scores. Usually, each bar represents one over, and the height of the bar is proportional to the number of runs scored in that over. It helps in visually grasping the flow and rhythm of the game, including key moments of aggressive play or successful defensive strategies.

What does the "W" on the graph mean?

In the Manhattan bar graph in cricket, the "W" indicates that a wicket fell in that over. A wicket refers to a batsman getting out, which is a critical event for the team. When you see a "W" or other symbols on top of the bar graph, it visually highlights that a wicket fell during that over, helping in more detailed analysis of the game's progression and turning points.

West Indies took wickets in the following overs: 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 17, 18.

New Zealand took wickets in the following overs: 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20.

West Indies Women’s team wicket-taking (Overs 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 17, 18)

• Overs 3, 5: They took two early wickets, putting pressure on New Zealand. This likely forced New Zealand into a more defensive play, slowing down their scoring pace.
• Overs 9, 10: By taking wickets consecutively in the middle overs, West Indies further disrupted New Zealand’s rhythm. At this point, New Zealand may have been unable to accelerate their run-scoring and lost key players for their aggressive options.
• Overs 14, 17, 18: New Zealand had been regaining momentum in the second half of the game, but by taking wickets in these overs, West Indies prevented New Zealand from accelerating significantly. The wickets in the 17th and 18th overs especially hindered New Zealand's attempt to score quickly in the final stages.

New Zealand Women’s team wicket-taking (Overs 9, 12, 13, 15, 17, 20)

• Over 9: This key wicket in the middle of West Indies' innings slowed their scoring just as they were approaching a crucial phase in the game. This over may have served as a turning point, halting West Indies' attacking momentum.
• Overs 12, 13: New Zealand took back-to-back wickets when West Indies were starting to accumulate runs. These two wickets dealt a significant blow to West Indies' strategy, disrupting their ability to build runs consistently.
• Overs 15, 17: As West Indies tried to ramp up their attack in the late stages of the game, New Zealand struck back with wickets, maintaining control over the defensive pace. The wicket in the 17th over was especially critical as it broke West Indies' momentum and hindered their attack towards the end.
• Over 20: Taking a wicket in the final over was New Zealand's decisive move, preventing West Indies from scoring heavily at the end and securing their victory.

Conclusion

The wickets had a significant influence on the flow of the match, particularly from the middle to the late stages, as shown by the Manhattan analysis. Both teams took key wickets at critical moments, but New Zealand was more effective in taking crucial wickets at the right times, giving them an advantage and contributing to their eventual victory.

What is a "Spider" in cricket score analysis?

In cricket, a "Spider" is a visual representation of the direction in which the batter has hit the ball. It shows the direction of the batter's hits in a radial pattern, and the graph is called a Spider because it looks like a spider’s web. The spider helps to analyze the batter's hitting directions and strengths.

Steps for analyzing a spider graph:

1. Understanding the basic structure:
• The spider graph draws lines radiating out from the center, which represents the batter’s position.
• The direction of each line shows where the ball was hit on the field.
• The length and thickness of each line correspond to the number of shots or runs scored in that direction.
2. Analyzing hit directions:
• Check the frequency of shots and the runs in each direction. For example, if many shots are directed towards the off-side (right-hand batter’s right side), the batter is strong in off-side play.
• If most shots are to the leg-side (right-hand batter’s left side), it indicates strength in leg-side play.
3. Analyzing run totals:
• Look not only at the hit direction but also at the number of runs. If many shots result in boundaries (4 or 6 runs), the batter has a strong ability to hit in that direction.
4. Analyzing specific bowlers:
• You can analyze how well a batter performs against specific bowlers based on the direction of hits shown in the spider graph. It helps in planning strategies against particular bowlers.
5. Observing over time:
• By watching the spider graph change over time, you can track the batter’s scoring focus during different phases of the innings. For example, defensive shots early in the innings and aggressive shots in the final overs.
6. Analyzing against field settings:
• You can combine the spider graph with field settings to analyze how well the batter is targeting gaps in the field or adjusting to the defensive setup.
7. Strategic feedback:
• Based on this analysis, fielders can be positioned in the batter’s favorite areas, or the batter can work on improving weaker areas.

Spider Analysis of the Current Match

West Indies

• COVERS: 23
• MIDOFF: 12
• MIDON: 14
• MIDWICKET: 39
• SQUARE LEG: 18
• FINE LEG: 0
• THIRD MAN: 3
• POINT: 3

West Indies Women targeted Midwicket heavily, with 39 hits in that direction, showing that their batters were actively attacking the leg-side, particularly the on-side. On the contrary, they didn’t play any shots toward Fine Leg (0), indicating a weakness in that area.

Singles (1 run) were achieved 40 times, showing a steady accumulation of runs.

New Zealand

• COVERS: 17
• MIDOFF: 11
• MIDON: 27
• MIDWICKET: 29
• SQUARE LEG: 21
• FINE LEG: 13
• THIRD MAN: 3
• POINT: 6

New Zealand had a balanced spread of hits but focused on Midwicket (29 hits) and Midon (27 hits), showing strength on the leg-side. They also played 13 shots to Fine Leg, an area where West Indies had no shots, highlighting New Zealand's wider range of play.

This spider analysis provides insights into the batting tendencies and strategies of both teams in this semi-final match.

"The image of the cricket match result was referenced from the following link: https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/womens-t20-worldcup/matches/244955/west-indies-women-vs-new-zealand-women."