West Indies vs New Zealand Women’s World Cup 2026: Current Scores and Updates from Southampton

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PITCH REPORT – Ian Smith and Tash Farrant are on the pitch. They note that the boundary dimensions measure 65 and 63 meters to square boundaries, 72 meters straight down the ground and a shorter 55 to 56 meters to the corners, allowing batsmen to cleverly use the pace of the ball to their advantage. He mentions that this match is being played on pitch 10, a hybrid goal designed by the grounder to offer better pace, extra bounce and more carry. He reckons that while it features some nice live grass, the surface is absolutely rock solid, leading the duo to predict that the batsmen will thoroughly enjoy the conditions on a day that is heavily stacked in their favour. They add that any help for the seamers will be strictly up front as the venue has historically offered a bit of swing in the air during the opening overs.