Match Details
The 15th match of the Women’s Super Smash will be played between Otago Sparks & Wellington Blaze at the University Oval, Dunedin on January 14th, Thursday.
The match is scheduled to start at 4:10 AM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview
The second-best team in the tournament will be up against the team that is in the bottom two positions. Wellington will be a side that has been strengthened by the inclusion of star all-rounder Sophie Devine and they are coming from a win so that would definitely boost their morale coming into this game.
On the other hand, Otago Sparks have finally gained some winning momentum after two consecutive victories in the tournament so they are a team that can definitely not be written off. They are also the team that has defeated table-toppers Northern Spirits, the only team after Wellington Blaze to do so.
OS-W vs WB-W Weather Report for Match 15:
Partly cloudy conditions with the temperature hovering around the 18 degrees mark. Humidity will be close to 78% under typical Kiwi conditions of the wind blowing from both directions along with the expectation of 10% rain. The win will also play a major role and will assist the bowlers in the 1st innings.
Pitch Condition/Report
The pitch is a pacers’ paradise and has a 100% win record for sides that choose to bowl first. So winning the toss and bowling first would be a no-brainer for both captains.
Average first innings score
105 (last 5 T20 matches)
Record of chasing teams
Won-5, Lost-0, Tied-0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
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OS-W vs WB-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Otago Sparks
Gemma Adams, Emma Black, Caitlin Blakely, Eden Carson, Millie Cowan, Olivia Gain, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Hayley Jensen, Marina Lamplough/Sophie Oldershaw, Katie Martin
Bench: Sophie Oldershaw, Saffron Wilson
Wellington Blaze
Jess McFadyen, Maddy Green, Rebecca Burns, Caitlin King, Georgia Plimmer, Maneka Singh, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Xara Jetly.
Bench: Thamsyn Newton
OS-W vs WB-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Leigh Kasperek looked in great form as she picked 4 wickets in the revenge game against Northern Spirits. Her confidence must be sky high after that performance and she would love to derail the opposition in this game as well.
Sophie Devine is a name that brings a lot of respect and admiration in whichever squad she plays for. Her numbers are phenomenal and she would love to make a huge comeback into the side through her performance.
Polly Inglis has been phenomenal up the order for the Otago Sparks in the tournament especially after her unbeaten 43 in the previous game against Central Hinds that proved to be a winning performance.
Hayley Jensen loves this ground and she would like to continue her wicket-taking form in this game as well. She picked 2 vital wickets in her previous outing and has given Emma Black great support in the bowling department.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Leigh Kasperek
Vice-Captain Options – Hayley Jensen, Polly Inglis
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OS-W vs WB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Polly Inglis
Batters – Maddy Green, Rebecca Burns, Caitlin Blakely
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine(C), Amelia Kerr (VC)
Bowlers – Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Emma Black, Sophie Oldershaw, Maneka Singh
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OS-W vs WB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Polly Inglis, Jess McFayden
Batters – Maddy Green (C), Rebecca Burns, Caitlin Blakely
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Hayley Jensen (VC)
Bowlers – Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Emma Black, Marina Lamplough
Expert Advice:
An extra pacer from the team bowling first would definitely strengthen your team’s composition so keep an eye on the toss.
Today’s OS-W vs WB-W Probable Winners:
Wellington Blaze- Women are expected to win this match.
