Match Details:
The 8th Match of North Group in Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 will be played between Central Sparks and Lighting at the County Ground, New Road, Worcester on Friday.
This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (3:00 PM IST).
Preview:
On Friday, in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020, Central Sparks will play the Lightning in one of the games. Going by the performances thus far, the Sparks will enter into this match as the strong favourites. They won two games out of three and are currently played at the second place on the points table.
On the other hand, Lightning lost all the three matches they played and the chances of them winning their first game look bleak. They will need to pull off a special effort if they are to upset their opposition in this game and also register their first win of the tournament.
Weather Report
During most parts of the game, the skies are expected to be cloudy.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch available at this venue is a decent one to bat on. The ball comes on nicely but the batsmen need to spend some time out in the middle before playing their shots. There is a good amount of assistance for the pace bowlers.
Average first innings score: 166 (Only game played here in the tournament)
Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Isabelle Wong, Sarah Glenn and Amy Jones will be unavailable for Central Sparks.
Kirstie Gordon and Tammy Beaumont will be unavailable for Lightning.
Probable Playing XIs:
Central Sparks:
Evelyn Jones (C), Gwenan Davies (WK), Marie Kelly, Poppy Davies, Emily Arlott, Thea Brookes, Clare Boycott, Chloe Hill, Milly Home, Anisha Patel, Elizabeth Russel.
Bench: G.Davies, Grace Potts, Hannah Baker.
Lightning:
Abbey Freeborn, Alicia Presland, Sarah Bryce (WK), Kathryn Bryce (C), Bethany Harmer, Lucy Higham, Ria Fackrell, Teresa Graves, Ilenia Sims, Sophie Munro, Grace Ballinger.
Bench: Nancy Harman, Leah Kellogg.
Top Picks:
Kathryn Bryce has done well with the bat so far and scored 95 runs in three games including a high score of 71 not out.
Lucy Higham is a good bowler and has picked up 5 wickets in three matches. Her economy rate is just over 5.
Sophie Munro has done well in the two games that she played picking up 4 wickets including a 3-wicket haul.
Teresa Graves is a decent pick for this match. She scored 40 runs in three games and can contribute with the ball as well.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sarah Bryce, Clare Boycott
Vice-Captain Options – Evelyn Jones, Marie Kelly
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sarah Bryce
Batters – Evelyn Jones, Marie Kelly (VC), Grace Ballinger
All-Rounders – Clare Boycott (C), Milly Home, Kathryn Bryce, Teresa Graves
Bowlers – Anisha Patel, Ilenia Sims, Lucy Higham
12th Man – Chloe Hill
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sarah Bryce (C)
Batters – Evelyn Jones (VC), Marie Kelly, Bethany Harmer, Emily Arlott
All-Rounders – Clare Boycott, Alicia Presland, Teresa Graves
Bowlers – Anisha Patel, Lucy Higham, Sophie Munro
12th Man – Chloe Hill
(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)
Expert Advice:
Having all-rounders in your 11Wickets Fantasy team will be of a great advantage considering their performances so far in the tournament.
Probable Winners:
Central Sparks are expected to win this match.
