Match Details:
The South Group match of the Rachel Hayhoe Flint Trophy, 2020 is all set to play between Western Storm and Southern Vipers at the County Ground, Bristol.
This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (03:00 PM IST).
Preview:
Western Storm won their first game against the South East Stars as they chased down the target of 167 with six wickets in hand. Vipers are also coming on the same track by overwhelming the SunRisers in the first game. They chased the target of 203 runs comfortably with more than ten overs left. And coming to this match, it is clear that both the teams would be short on experience about the behaviour of pitch and conditions. However, it promises no be an exciting game between these two on this Monday.
Weather Report
There is no chance of rain interrupting the game on this Monday with temperatures ranging around 18 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It is the first match of the tournament at this venue and there will be a lot of things to look out. However, according to conditions it would be both batsmen and bowler-friendly track.
Average first innings score: N//A
Record of chasing teams: N/A
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Probable Playing XIs:
Western Storm:
Sophie Luff, Fi Morris, Heather Knight, Anya Shrubsole, Claire Nicholas, Alex Griffiths, Georgia Hennessy, Nat Wraith, Niamh Holland, Emma Corney, Katie George.
Bench: Danielle Gibson, Lauren Filer, Steph Hutchins, Lauren Parfitt, Emily Edgcombe, Abbie Whybrow.
Southern Vipers:
Georgia Adams, Danielle Wyatt, Lauren Bell, Maia Bouchier, Charlie Dean, Ella McCaughan, Alice Monaghan, Tara Norris, Carla Rudd, Paige Scholfield, Emily Windsor
Bench: Providence Cowdrill, Cassidy McCarthy, Freya Kemp, Ariana Dowse, Ella Chandler.
Top Picks:
Without any doubt, Heather Knight is a must pick in your team as she can dominate any bowling attack on her day. She scored a match winning knock of 91 runs in 99 balls. Georgia Hennessy and Fi Morris would lead the bowling attack for Storms as they took 4 and 3 wickets respectively.
Danielle Wyatt is the other must pick player. She scored 66 runs and took a wicket in her last game. Paige Schofield also contributed well with both bat and ball, picked up 3 wickets and scored 23 runs. Charlie Dean also took 2 wickets in her spell and scored 27 runs.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Heather Knight, Danielle Wyatt
Vice-Captain Options – Georgia Hennessy, Paige Schofield, Fi Morris
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nat Wraith
Batters – Georgia Hennessy, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier
All-Rounders – Heather Knight (C), Danielle Wyatt, Paige Schofield, Fi Morris (VC)
Bowlers – Lauren Bell, Charlie Dean, Katie George
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Carla Rudd
Batters – Georgia Hennessy (VC), Sophie Luff, Georgia Adams, Maia Bouchier
All-Rounders – Danielle Wyatt (C), Fi Morris, Paige Schofield
Bowlers – Katie George, Anya Shrubsole, Charlie Dean
Expert Advice:
You can drop Heather Knight in any of your GL teams. Try Fi Morris as a multiplier as she comes to bat at the top-order and also bowls few overs.
Probable Winners:
Western Storm is expected to win this match.
