Match Details:
The 23rd match of the Women’s Super Smash 2020-21 will be played between Wellington Blaze and Canterbury Magicians at the Basin Reserve, Wellington.
This match will start at 04:10 AM IST (11:40 AM Local Time) (10: 40 PM GMT) and will be streamed live on FanCode.
Preview:
The 23rd match of the season will take place between the home side, Wellington Blaze and Canterbury Magicians. The last time these two sides met, Wellington got the better of Canterbury, beating them by 7 wickets. Wellington have been unbeaten at their home and would be the favorites going into this game.
Canterbury Magicians have had a good tournament so far. They are placed second, only behind their today’s rivals. Having lost to Wellington at their home ground, they will look to avenge that defeat by beating them in their own backyard. Although it wouldn’t be an easy task as Wellington are on a winning spree. It should be a good game between the two sides.
WB-W vs CM-W Weather Report for Match 23:
The weather in Wellington will be sunny and it will be a perfect day to play cricket. The temperature will be around 19 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report:
The track at Wellington is tailor-made for batting. The home team scored 196 runs in the first innings in the previous game.
Injury & Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
Average first innings score:
129 (3 matches played this season)
Record of Chasing Teams:
Won – 2, Loss – 1, Tie – 0
WB-W vs CM-W Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Blaze:
Maddy Green (c), Natasha Codyre, Sophie Devine, Xara Jetly, Leigh Kasperek, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Caitlin King, Jess McFadyen, Thamsyn Newton, Maneka Singh
Bench:
Beth Molony, Georgia Plimmer
Canterbury Magicians:
Frankie Mackay (c), Sarah Asmussen, Missy Banks, Nat Cox, Kate Ebrahim, Laura Hughes (wk), Emma Kench, Amy Satterthwaite, Jacinta Savage, Gabby Sullivan, Lea Tahuhu
Bench:
Kirsty Nation
WB-W vs CM-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Sophie Devine has mustered 247 runs in just 3 matches at an average of 123.50 and a strike rate of 228.70. She is in the form of her life.
Amelia Kerr has been in quite a good form. She scored a 46-ball 66 against the Otago Women in the previous game. She averages 76 in 6 innings and has amassed 228 runs in total.
Leigh Kasperek, the all-rounder is a handy middle-order batter and is excellent with the ball. She has picked up 12 wickets at an economy of 5.62 runs per over.
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Amy Satterthwaite has piled up 221 runs in this competition so far. The Kiwi international has been very consistent with the bat. She averages 55.25 and strike at 135.58.
Frankie Mackay is the leading wicket-taker this season. She has scalped 13 wickets at an economy of just 4.50 runs per over.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Amy Satterthwaite
Vice-Captain Options – Leigh Kasperek, Thamsyn Newton, Frankie Mackay
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WB-W vs CM-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Jess McFadyen
Batsmen – Maddy Green, Emma Kench, Nat Cox, Amy Satterthwaite
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Amelia Kerr, Frankie Mackay
Bowlers – Maneka Singh, Jess Kerr, Leigh Kasperek (VC)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WB-W vs CM-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Laura Hughes
Batsmen – Nat Cox, Amy Stterthwaite, Caitlin King
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr (C), Frankie Mackay (VC), Thamsyn Newton
Bowlers – Xara Jetly, Leigh Kasperek, Gabby Sullivan
Expert Advice:
In 3 matches, Sophie Devine has scores of 108*, 59, and 80. She is in great form and you can’t look beyond her to lead your Dream 11 fantasy team.
Today’s WB-W vs CM-W Probable Winners:
Wellington Blaze are expected to win this match.
