Match Details:
The 3rd match of the Women’s Super Smash will be played between Otago Sparks & Auckland Hearts at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra.
The match is scheduled to start at 5:00 AM IST (12:30 PM local time). It will be streamed live on Fancode in India.
Preview:
The start Auckland Hearts have got in the 2020-21 edition of Women’s Super Smash is what they probably would have dreamt of in their nightmares. They were completely outplayed in every single department by the Wellington Blaze in the season opener.
Their batting order collapsed like nine pins, and 92 was all that they could muster up. In return, the Blaze chased it down comfortably with 9 wickets and more than 9 overs in hand. The Hearts will be desperate to make a comeback in their next game, while their opposition, Otago Sparks will try to capitalize on their low morale. Though Suzie Bates will not be available for this game, the Sparks still have quite a few match-winners in the likes of Hayley Jensen and Caitlin Blakely.
OS-W vs AH-W Weather Report for Match 3:
The playing conditions will be ideal for a game of cricket. The temperature will be at a pleasant 18°C, while chances of rain are only 10%.
Pitch Condition/Report
The wicket in Alexandra is a balanced one, which will provide some assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. A score of over 160 should be competitive here.
Average first innings score
160 (2 Women’s Super Shield 2019 matches played at this venue)
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Injury and Availability News:
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OS-W vs AH-W Probable Playing XIs:
Otago Sparks:
Gemma Adams, Katey Martin, Caitlin Blakely, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Sophie Oldershaw, Millie Cowan, Suzie Bates, Emma Black, Hayley Jensen, Eden Carson.
Bench:
Saffron Wilson, Bhagya Herath, Molly Loe.
Auckland Hearts:
Sarah Carnachan, Katie Perkins, Holly Huddlestone, Lauren Down, Regina Lilli, Saachi Shahri, Anna Peterson, Jesse Prasad, Bella Armstrong, Roz McNeill, Arlene Kelly.
Bench:
Amie Hucker, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold.
OS-W vs AH-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
While the rest of the batting order crumbled, Katie Perkins showed some resilience to score a 17-ball 15. She was in sublime form in the last season of this competition, as she amassed 485 runs at an average of nearly 70.
Anna Peterson dismissed the dangerous Rebecca Burns in the last game, but her wicket went in vain. Like Perkins, she too was a vital member of the Hearts last season, having picked up 15 wickets to top Hearts’ wicket-taking chart.
Otago Sparks will be heavily reliant on Hayley Jensen’s all-round abilities to get them a win at Alexandra. She scored 174 runs last season and all picked up 7 wickets.
In Suzie Bates’ absence, Katey Martin will lead Sparks’ batting order. She scored 247 runs last season, which came at an average of nearly 25.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Anna Peterson, Katie Perkins
Vice-Captain Options – Hayley Jensen, Katey Martin
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Polly Inglis, Katey Martin
Batters – Lauren Down, Saachi Shahri, Caitlin Blakely
All-Rounders – Hayley Jensen (VC), Anna Peterson (C), Arlene Kelly
Bowlers – Emma Black, Eden Carson, Jesse Prasad
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Katey Martin (VC)
Batters – Lauren Down, Caitlin Blakely, Millie Cowan, Katie Perkins (C)
All-Rounders – Hayley Jensen, Anna Peterson, Bella Armstrong
Bowlers – Emma Black, Eden Carson, Holly Huddlestone
Expert Advice:
Saachi Shahri was Auckland best batswoman in what was a horrific game against the Blaze. She scored 29 runs, which helped her side from breaking the wrong records. It is advisable to pick her in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.
OS-W vs AH-W Today’s Probable Winners:
Otago Sparks are expected to win this match.
