Match Details
The 25th match of the 16th edition of the Women’s Super Smash will be played between Canterbury Magicians & Otago Sparks at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch on January 30th, Saturday.
The match is scheduled to start at 8:10 AM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview
Canterbury Magicians have dominated the tournament in style, while the Otago Sparks have been struggling in the later stages with only 2 wins out of their 7 games. Canterbury Magicians are sitting pretty at the second position in the points table with momentum running on their side.
At the opposite end of the spectrum, the Otago Sparks have their shoulders dropped after 3 consecutive losses and they will be desperate to come back strongly. That being said, it will take a huge effort to get the better of Canterbury Magicians.
CM-W vs OS-W Weather Report for Match 25:
Broken clouds will be there at the stadium with the temperature hovering around the 16 degrees mark. Chances of rain are minimal and it will be great conditions for a game of cricket.
Pitch Condition/Report
This is a balanced track where the spinners do most of the talking. So, both captains would like to bat first if in case they win the toss.
Average first innings score
126 (Last 5 T20 matches played)
Record of chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
Will be added when there is an update
CM-W vs OS-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Canterbury Magicians
Frankie Mackay, Sarah Asmussen, Nat Cox, Kate Ebrahim, Laura Hughes, Emma Kench, Kirsty Nation, Amy Satterthwaite, Jacinta Savage, Lea Tahuhu, Gabby Sullivan
Bench:
Kate Sims
Otago Sparks
Gemma Adams, Emma Black, Caitlin Blakely, Eden Carson, Millie Cowan, Olivia Gain, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Marina Lamplough, Molly Loe, Katey Martin
Bench:
Saffron Wilson, Sophie Oldershaw
CM-W vs OS-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Polly Inglis played the only fighting knock against the Magicians, when the Sparks were bowled out for 112 in their previous clash against each other. She scored 21 runs with 4 boundaries and tried hard to avoid the fall of wickets from one end. S similar stint happened in Sparks’ previous game against Wellington, where they were bundled out for 74 with Inglis scoring 24.
Amy Satterthwaite has been in the form of her life both with the bat and the ball. She scored an unbeaten half-century in the previous clash against the Sparks and picked 2 wickets. Not only this, her unbeaten 71 against the mighty Wellington would bring her into this game with a lot of confidence.
Bella James partnered up with Inglis in the last time, to avoid their nightmare fallout against the Magicians in their previous game. It was before she, unfortunately, got run out by Gabby Sullivan. James scored 24 off 19 with 2 boundaries.
Lea Tahuhu picked up 3 wickets against the Sparks and in just her previous game against Wellington she rocked the opposition by taking 2 vital wickets giving away just 22 in 4 overs. If she gets going, Sparks are looking in the face of another horrible collapse.
Natalie Cox has anchored the innings of the Magicians really well throughout this tournament and she is coming into this game after a vital knock of 48* against the Blaze, which would boost her confidence. The last time these 2 teams played, Cox made 29 off 32 balls.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu
Vice-Captain Options – Polly Inglis, Natalie Cox
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CM-W vs OS-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Polly Inglis (VC), Katey Martin
Batters – Natalie Cox, Amy Satterthwaite (C), Bella James
All-Rounders – Kate Ebrahim, Hayley Jensen, Frances Mackay
Bowlers – Gabby Sullivan, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CM-W vs OS-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Polly Inglis
Batters – Natalie Cox (VC), Amy Satterthwaite, Caitlin Blakely
All-Rounders – Kate Ebrahim, Hayley Jensen, Frances Mackay
Bowlers – Gabby Sullivan, Lea Tahuhu (C), Emma Black, Sarah Asmussen
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to choose more players from Canterbury as they are in sublime form and only an upset can take the game away from them.
Today’s CM-W vs OS-W Probable Winners:
Canterbury Magicians- Women are expected to win this match.