Match Details:
The 2nd match of the Women’s Super Smash 2020 will be played between Wellington Blaze & Central Hinds at the McLean Park in Napier.
The match is scheduled to start at 8:10 AM IST (03:40 PM local time). It will be streamed live on Fancode in India.
Preview:
Wellington Blaze would have wanted to start their 2020-21 Women’s Super Smash campaign with a win, but what they got was much more than what they could have wished for. Not only did they win the opening tie against Auckland Hearts, but they completely thrashed their opposition.
The Wellington bowlers were at the top of their game in the last game, as they restricted Auckland to only 92. The batting was equally impressive as Wellington chased the total with more than 9 overs to spare. They will want to continue the momentum, but things won’t be as easy against a strong Central Hinds side. The Hinds have named a strong squad for this match, which sets up for a mouth-watering clash.
CH-W vs WB-W Weather Report for Match 2:
The weather forecast is not looking too bright for this game. The temperature will be around 40 °C and there are 40% chances of precipitation.
Pitch Condition/Report
The wicket in Napier is a balanced one, where both batswomen and bowlers will have equal chances of being successful. However, the weather conditions will surely help the bowlers.
Average first innings score:
148 (2 Women’s Super Smash 2019 matches played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 1
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be updated when there is an update)
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CH-W vs WB-W Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Blaze:
Jessica McFadyen, Maddy Green, Rebecca Burns, Caitlin King, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Bethany Molony, Thamsyn Newton, Maneka Singh, Xara Jetly.
Bench:
Natasha Codyre
Central Hinds:
Natalie Dodd, Jess Watkin, Georgia Atkinson, Anlo van Deventer, Claudia Green, Rosemary Mair, Hannah Rowe, Mikaela Greig, Emily Cunningham, Kerry Tomlinson, Monique Rees
Bench:
Melissa Hansen
CH-W vs WB-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Amelia Kerr was Wellington Blaze’s star performer in the season opener against Hearts. She picked up 3 wickets and also scored a fantastic knock of unbeaten 58.
Maddy Green gave her support from the other end in the run chase. She scored an unbeaten 30 from just 21 deliveries, which includes 4 fours and a six.
Besides Kerr, Maneka Singh was also very impressive with the ball in hand. She picked up a couple of wickets and also conceded just 13 runs from her 4 overs.
Hinds will have their hopes pinned on Jess Watkin. She has played 9 T20I for the White Ferns, in which she has picked up 7 wickets and has scored 118 runs.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Jess Watkin, Amelia Kerr
Vice-Captain Options – Maneka Singh, Maddy Green
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CH-W vs WB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Natalie Dodd
Batters – Maddy Green, Anlo van Deventer, Emily Cunningham
All-Rounders – Amelia Kerr (C), Jess Watkin, Thamsyn Newton
Bowlers – Jess Kerr, Maneka Singh (VC), Rosemary Mair, Georgia Atkinson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CH-W vs WB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Natalie Dodd, Jessica McFadyen
Batters – Maddy Green (VC), Rebecca Burns, Emily Cunningham
All-Rounders – Amelia Kerr, Jess Watkin (C), Mikaela Greig
Bowlers – Jess Kerr, Maneka Singh, Claudia Green
Expert Advice:
Jess Kerr bowled well for the Blaze in the last game. She picked up a wicket and conceded only 13 runs. Priced at merely 8.5 Cr, she can be a decent budget pick for your Dream11 Fantasy side.
CH-W vs WB-W Today’s Probable Winners:
Wellington Blaze are expected to win this match.
