Match Details:
The 27th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Otago Sparks and Central Hinds at the University Oval in Dunedin.
The match starts at 12:40 PM local time (11:40 PM GMT – Prev Day) (5:10 AM IST).
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Preview:
Central Hinds and Otago Sparks will face off in what can be considered as a virtual play-off final before the play-off final. Hinds have won four of the nine matches thus far while the Sparks won four despite playing only eight games. However, the Sparks are 0.5 points behind the Hinds as they were penalized for the slow-over rate in one of the earlier matches. Hence, a win in this match will help Hinds to join Auckland Hearts in the play-off final. The high NRR due to big victory margins might not be enough for the Sparks if they lose against the Hinds.
Weather Condition/Report:
A bit of cloud coverage can be expected on Saturday in Dunedin but most of the day is expected to be dry especially in the afternoon.
Pitch Condition/Report:
Only one Women’s T20 since the start of 2018 ended without any interruption at the University Oval in Dunedin. It was during the Women’s Super Smash 2018/19 where the Otago Sparks posted 164/4 while batting first. However, the Canterbury Magicians chased the target down for the loss of only one wicket. Once again, we can expect a high-scoring match at the University Oval where the boundaries are short.
Average first innings score: 164 (Unaffected Women’s T20s since 2018)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0
Injury and Availability:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Otago Sparks:
Suzie Bates, Millie Cowan, Katey Martin (C & WK), Hayley Jensen, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Hannah Darlington, Bella James, Sophie Gray, Eden Carson, Emma Black, Sophie Oldershaw.
Bench – Marina Lamplough.
Central Hinds:
Jess Watkin (Co-Captain), Emily Cunningham, Natalie Dodd (WK), Anlo Van Deventer, Hannah Rowe (Co-Captain), Mikaela Greig, Melissa Hansen, Claudia Green, Monique Rees, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Atkinson.
Bench – Kate Baxter.
Top Picks:
Suzie Bates was part of the WNCL earlier this week and played a couple of useful knocks for South Australia. She has been in terrific form in this Super Smash scoring 430 runs at an average of 71.66 with an unbeaten hundred and two fifties. Amanda Wellington played only three matches in this season but already claimed 7 wickets and also scored 82 runs. Hannah Rowe had a couple of good matches in the last week in terms of fantasy cricket. She failed to pick a wicket in five consecutive matches at a stage in this tournament. Her co-captain Jess Watkin has aggregated 257 runs alongside taking 5 wickets in the 8 matches. Her batting strike-rate reads over 160.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain – Jess Watkin, Suzie Bates, Amanda Wellington, Hayley Jensen
Vice-Captain – Rosemary Mair, Hannah Rowe, Natalie Dodd, Katey Martin.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Katey Martin
Batters – Emily Cunningham, Anlo Van Deventer, Eden Carson
All-Rounders – Jess Watkin, Mikaela Greig, Suzie Bates (C), Hannah Rowe
Bowlers – Rosemary Mair, Amanda Wellington (VC), Hannah Darlington
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Natalie Dodd
Batters – Emily Cunningham, Eden Carson, Millie Cowan
All-Rounders – Jess Watkin (C), Suzie Bates, Hayley Jensen (VC), Hannah Rowe
Bowlers – Rosemary Mair, Amanda Wellington, Hannah Darlington
Expert Advice:
The players from all-rounders and bowlers’ category are the same in both of our Suggested XIs. Given the way those players performed in this tournament and going by their experiences, it will be a good idea to pick them given the importance of the match.
Probable Winners:
Otago Sparks are expected to beat the Central Hinds on Saturday.
*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
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