Monday, May 31, 2021

THU vs SUN – Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips, Prediction, Playing XI and Pitch Report For Match 8 of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2021

Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Match Details

The 8th match of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy will take place between the Thunder and Sunrisers. The match will commence at 3:00 PM IST and will be played in Chester.  

This match can be streamed live on YouTube.

Preview

Thunder opened their campaign against Western Storm in the tournament with a loss. During that match, Thunder was defending their total of 291, but lost the match. On the other hand, we have Sunrisers, who had a forgettable outing in their first match. 

Sunrisers were chasing a total of 324 set by the South East Stars. They succumbed to the pressure and failed to chase the target, eventually losing the match by a margin of 135 runs. Now, these two teams will be seeking a victory and two points against their name, when they meet in the eighth match of the tournament. 

Probable Playing XIs for THU vs SUN

Thunder

Emma Lamb, Georgia Boyce, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Piepa Cleary, Natalie Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Laura Marshall, Danielle Collins, Alex Hartley (c), Hannah Jones

Sunrisers

Cordelia Griffith, Alice Macleod, Amara Carr (c & wk), Fran Wilson, Naomi Dattani, Mady Villiers, Grace Scrivens, Joanne Gardner, Kelly Castle, Gayatri Gole, Katherine Speed

Captaincy Picks for THU vs SUN

Kate Cross

She started her season with a bang, bowling superbly in the first match of the competition. Cross picked up three wickets for just 35 runs in that. She is handy with the bat as well and can score some runs if required. 

Sophie Ecclestone

Sophie Ecclestone had a good performance with the bat in her previous match. In that match, she scored 37 runs first and went on to pick up three crucial scalps by giving 63 runs. She is a must-pick based on her calibre. 

Fan2Play Fantasy Cricket Tips

2-Player Team

Kate Cross(C), Naomi Dattani

3-Player Team

Fran Wilson (C), Eleanor Threlkeld, Emma Lamb

4-Player Team

Kelly Castle, Natalie Brown (C), Mady Villiers, Piepa Cleary

11-Player Team

Eleanor Threlkeld, Fran Wilson, Kelly Castle, Naomi Dattani, Katherine Speed, Alice Macleod, Grace Scrivens, Emma Lamb, Piepa Cleary, Sophie Ecclestone (C), Kate Cross (VC)

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.