Match Details:
The North Group match of the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 is all set to be played between Lightning and Northern Diamonds at the Grace Road in Leicester.
This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (3:00 PM IST).
Preview:
In one of the four games that will be played in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 on Saturday, the Lightning will face the Northern Diamonds. The Diamonds have had a great start to the tournament with two wins in two matches and also have a bonus point. Thus, quite obviously, they are at the top of the table in the North Group. The Lightning, however, haven’t had as good a start. The team lost both the games it has played so far and will hope to bounce back in this match.
Weather Report
The temperature will be around 13 degrees Celsius during this game.
Pitch Condition/Report:
This venue has not hosted an international match since 1999 and this will be the first game of the season that will be played here. The pitch could favour the batsmen and the bowlers.
Average 1st innings score: N/A
Record of Chasing Teams: N/A
Injury and Availability News:
Kirstie Gordon and Tammy Beaumont will be unavailable for Lightning.
Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver, Lauren Winfield, and Linsey Smith will be unavailable for Northern Diamonds.
Probable Playing XIs:
Lightning
Abbey Freeborn, Alicia Presland, Sarah Bryce, Kathryn Bryce, Bethany Harmer, Lucy Higham, Ria Fackrell, Teresa Graves, Ilenia Sims, Sophie Munro, Grace Ballinger
Bench: Nancy Harman, Leah Kellogg.
Northern Diamonds
Ami Campbell, Hollie Armitage, Leah Dobson, Sterie Kalis, Layla Tipton, Jenny Gunn, Bess Heath, Alex MacDonald, Phoebe Graham, Beth Langston, Katie Levick.
Bench: Rachel Slater, Ella Telford.
Top Picks:
Hollie Armitage scored 56 runs in two games including an unbeaten 54.
Beth Langston picked up two wickets in two matches at an economy of 6 runs per over.
Sophie Munro has been one of the best bowlers for her team. She picked up four wickets in two matches at an economy rate just over 4.
Jenny Gunn scored 20 runs and picked up 3 wickets in two matches.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Kathryn Bryce
Vice-Captain Options – Sophie Munro, Jenny Gunn
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Sarah Bryce
Batters – Hollie Armitage, Ria Fackrell, Leah Dobson, Bethany Harmer
All-Rounders – Kathryn Bryce (c), Alicia Presland, Jenny Gunn
Bowlers – Sophie Munro (vc), Beth Langston, Ilenia Sims
12th Man – Alex MacDonald
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Bess Heath
Batters – Hollie Armitage, Ria Fackrell, Bethany Harmer, Grace Ballinger
All-Rounders – Jenny Gunn (vc), Alicia Presland, Kathryn Bryce (c)
Bowlers – Sophie Munro, Beth Langston, Ilenia Sims
12th Man – Sarah Bryce
(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:
Many of the top players are not available for this game. Hence, caution is to be exercised while picking your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Probable Winners:
Nothern Diamonds are expected to win this match.
