Match Details:
The 4th match of the Women’s Super Smash T20 will be played between Otago Sparks and Canterbury Magicians at Molyneux Park, Alexandra.
The match is scheduled to start at 12:30 PM local time (5:00 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Fancode.
Preview:
Otago Sparks Women will be up against the Canterbury Magicians Women in the 4th match of the Women’s Super Smash T20 on Tuesday. In their first encounter, Otago Sparks lost to Auckland Hearts by 37 runs. Their confidence level will be low coming into the second match. Poly Inglis was the highest run-scorer in their first match scoring 62 runs from 61 balls will give them plenty of positivity for the upcoming matches.
On the other hand, Canterbury Magicians will be playing their first game of the competition. They have got Frances Mackay, Jacinta Savage, and Kirsty Nation who have performed well in the previous T20 tournament. They are all set to kick start their campaign with a winning note. It will be an interesting match as both teams got talented players in their eleven.
OS-W vs CM-W Weather Report for Match 4:
It will be partly cloudy in Alexandra with the temperature ranging between 21 to 25 degrees Celsius and the humidity will be around 47 percent. The chances of precipitation for this match is low.
Pitch Condition/Report:
It’s a good batting wicket and the team batting first will have a significant advantage as the ball comes easily on the bat from the start of the match. Later the surface is expected to slow down and makes it difficult to chase on this pitch. Batting first will be a good option on this wicket.
Average first innings score:
169 (Last 5 complete matches played on this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 4, Tie – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
OS-W vs CM-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Otago Sparks
Katey Martin (c & wk), Polly Inglis, Molly Loe, Hayley Jensen, Caitlin Blakely, Gemma Adams, Bella James, Emma Black, Eden Carson, Millie Cowan, Bhagya Herath
Bench:
Suzie Bates, Saffron Wilson, Olivia Gain, Marina Lamplough, Sophie Oldershaw
Canterbury Magicians
Kate Ebrahim, Emma Kench, Kirsty Nation, Melissa Banks, Natalie Cox, Frances Mackay, Jacinta Savage, Amy Satterthwaite, Laura Hughes, Gabby Sullivan, Jessica Simmons
Bench:
Sarah Asmussen, Lea Tahuhu, Kristy Havill, Kate Sims, Georgia Edge, Allie Mace-Cochrane
OS-W vs CM-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Polly Inglis played an excellent knock against Auckland Hearts scoring 62 runs from 61 balls which includes 7 fours and a six.
Gemma Adams bowled really well against Auckland Hearts. She picked one wicket by conceding just 16 runs in 4 overs.
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Frances Mackay in the last T20 competition for Canterbury has scored 298 runs in 10 matches at an average of 37.25 with a strike rate of 76.21. She also picked up 7 wickets at an economy of 6.21 with the best figures of 2 for 12.
Kirsty Nation has scored 166 runs in 10 matches at an average of 16.6 with a strike rate of 100.
Jacinta Savage has scored 163 runs in 10 matches at an average of 18.11 with a strike rate of 94.21. She even picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 6.49 with the best figures of 3 for 11.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Polly Inglis, Kirsty Nation
Vice-Captain Options – Frances Mackay, Kate Ebrahim
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Polly Inglis (c)
Batters – Kirsty Nation, Caitlin Blakely, Amy Satterthwaite
All-Rounders – Kate Ebrahim, Frances Mackay (vc), Jacinta Savage, Gemma Adams
Bowlers – Gabby Sullivan, Emma Black, Bhagya Herath
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Polly Inglis, Katey Martin
Batters – Melissa Banks, Kirsty Nation (c), Millie Cowan
All-Rounders – Kate Ebrahim (vc), Frances Mackay, Hayley Jensen
Bowlers – Gabby Sullivan, Emma Black, Eden Carson
Expert Advice:
Polly Inglis was the leading run-scorer for Otago Sparks in their first game against Auckland Hearts. You can pick her as the first choice of wicket-keeper for your Dream11 fantasy team and she can lead the side as well.
Today’s OS-W vs CM-W Probable Winners:
Canterbury Magicians Women are expected to win this match.
