Match Details
The 3rd match of the Women’s National Cricket League 2021 will be played between South Australia Scorpions & Tasmania Women at the EPC Solar Park, Canberra on February 5th, Friday.
The match is scheduled to start at 4:30 AM IST.
Preview
After the victory against the ACT Meteors, the Tasmania Women will be high on confidence. They performer brilliantly in the last game, with Nicola Carey scoring a swashbuckling century and picking up 3 wickets to completely rattle out the opposition.
The last time these two teams clashed, it was Nicola Carey again, who, with her all-around performance was able to bowl out the opposition for under 200. She also helped the women from Tasmania to reach the target in less than 40 overs.
SAU-W vs TAS-W Weather Report for Match 12:
It will mostly be a cloudy day with temperatures close to 28 degrees. Humidity is expected to be around 53%, while there will be a sufficient amount of wind blowing around the ground.
Pitch Condition/Report
It will be a bowling-friendly track, especially in the second innings. So, expect the captain who wins the toss and bat first.
Average first innings score
200 (last 4 matches at this venue)
Record of chasing teams
Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
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SAU-W vs TAS-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
South Australia Women
Tegan McPharlin, Bridget Patterson, Annie O’ Neil, Courtney Webb, Amanda Wellington, Tahlia McGrath, Megan Schutt, Ellen Falconer, Darcie Brown, Samantha Betts, Eliza Doddridge
Bench:
Josie Dooley, Emma Manix-Geeves, Brooke Harris, Alex Price, Jemma Barsby, Emma de Brough
Tasmania Women
Rachel Priest, Emily Smith, Emma Thompson, Sasha Maloney, Corinne Hall, Amy Smith, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Samantha Bates, Brooke Hepburn, Belinda Vakarewa
Bench:
Naomi Stalenburg, Meg Phillips, Maisy Gibson, Chloe Abel
SAU-W vs TAS-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Nicola Carey has been in astonishing form in this tournament. The last time also she faced the same opponent, she returned with 64 runs and 2 wickets. Carey is a good captaincy choice for your Dream11 Fantasy team.
Megan Schutt is always an aggressive bowler to face, whether it is a domestic or international cricket game. She picked up 3 wickets against the same opponent the last time they faced each other and gave a tough fight in a game they could have easily lost.
Belinda Vakarewa was phenomenal in the previous fixture against ACT Meteors, where she picked up 2 wickets at a decent economy rate. The last time she met the same opponent, she gave away only 22 runs in 9 overs picking up 1 important wicket.
Bridget Patterson opens the innings for the South Australia Scorpions and gets an ample amount of game time to garner more points. The last time she faced Tasmania Women, she made a decent 41 before being dismissed by Carey.
Amy Smith was phenomenal for the Tasmania Women in the previous game against ACT Meteors picking up 2 vital wickets. In this game as well, she would love to continue her good performance.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Nicola Carey, Bridget Patterson
Vice-Captain Options – Megan Schutt, Belinda Varakewa
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Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SAU-W vs TAS-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rachel Priest
Batters – Emma Thompson, Bridget Patterson, Sasha Maloney, Courtney Webb
All-Rounders – Nicola Carey (C), Amanda Wellington, Heather Graham
Bowlers – Megan Schutt (VC), Belinda Vakarewa, Amy Smith
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SAU-W vs TAS-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Emily Smith
Batters – Sasha Moloney, Corinne Hall, Bridget Patterson (C), Courtney Webb
All-Rounders – Nicola Carey, Amanda Wellington, Tahlia McGrath
Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Belinda Vakarewa (VC), Samantha Bates
Expert Advice:
This is a bowling friendly wicket, so make sure you choose more all-rounders and bowlers in comparison to batswomen.
Today’s SAU-W vs TAS-W Probable Winners:
Tasmania Women are expected to win this match.