Match Details
The 26th match of Women’s Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Wellington Blaze and Central Hinds at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on January 31st, Sunday.
The match is scheduled to start at 3:40 AM IST and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview
Wellington Blaze and Central Hinds are all set to play the 26th match of the 16th edition of the Women’s Super Smash on Sunday. Wellington Blaze are having a brilliant tournament so far. They are sitting at the top of the points table, having won 6 out of 8 matches they have played so far. They will look forward to continuing their winning momentum in this upcoming match as well.
On the other hand, Central Hinds have had a disastrous season till now. They have only managed to win 2 out of 8 matches and are currently sitting at the 5th spot on the points table. Wellington Blaze will come into this match as favourites. That being said, Central Hinds will be to give them a run for their money.
WB-W vs CH-W Weather Report for Match 26:
It will be a sunny day in Wellington on Sunday, with temperature ranging around 19-23 Degrees Celsius mark. The weather in Wellington has been brilliant for cricket. There is no change in the weather for this match as well.
Pitch Condition/Report
The track at Basin Reserve, Wellington is very much helpful for the bowlers. Here, the spinners do most of the talking. Both the teams will look to bowl first at this venue.
Average first innings score
130 (Last 4 T20 matches played)
Record of chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
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Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
WB-W vs CH-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Blaze:
Maddy Green (c), Sophie Devine, Xara Jetly, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Caitlin King, Jess McFadyen, Thamsyn Newton, Maneka Singh, Georgia Plimmer
Bench:
Beth Molony, Natasha Codyre
Central Hinds
Jess Watkin (c), Hannah Rowe, Georgia Atkinson, Emily Cunningham, Natalie Dodd, Kerry Tomlinson, Claudia Green, Melissa Hansen, Ashtuti Kumar, Monique Rees, Anlo Van Deventer
Bench
Kate Gaging
WB-W vs CH-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Maddy Green has been in brilliant form this season so far. She has amassed 161 runs for her team at an average of around 33 and has picked up 8 wickets as well.
Natalie Dodd is the highest run-scorer for Central Hinds. She has scored 233 runs in eight matches.
Sophie Devine is the highest run-scorer for her team, having scored 260 runs at an average of 86.66 in just four matches that she has played so far.
Central Hinds’ leading wicket-taker of the tournament, Jess Watkin is a must pick for your Dream11 Fantasy team. She has scalped 7 wickets and has scored 132 runs as well.
Leigh Kasperek will be the key bowler for Wellington Blaze in the upcoming game. She has picked up 12 wickets in 6 matches at an economy rate of 5.74 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Maddy Green
Vice-Captain Options – Natalie Dodd, Jess Watkin
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WB-W vs CH-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Natalie Dodd (vc)
Batters – Maddy Green, Emily Cunningham, Kerry Tomlinson, Anlo Van Deventer
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (c), Thamsyn Newton, Jess Watkin
Bowlers – Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Claudia Green
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WB-W vs CH-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jess McFadyen
Batters – Maddy Green (c), Emily Cunningham, Anlo Van Deventer
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Thamsyn Newton, Amelia Kerr, Jess Watkin (vc)
Bowlers – Leigh Kasperek, Claudia Green, Georgia Atkinson
Expert Advice:
It is advisable to pick Amelia Kerr as a multiplier in any one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams. She is in brilliant form this season and hence can give you some valuable points with both bat and ball.
Today’s WB-W vs CH-W Probable Winners:
Wellington Blaze- Women are expected to win this match.
