Preview:
After registering an impressive win over Sunrisers in their 1st game by massive 135 runs, South East Stars lost their 2nd match very cheaply against the Southern Vipers by 7 wickets. They managed to score only 137 runs on the board which wasn’t enough for their bowlers to defend.
Western Storm sealed a thrilling one-wicket victory over Thunder in their 1st fixture. Thereafter, despite some good efforts in their 2nd game against the Central Sparks, they lost the match by 41 runs. It will be an important match for the sides in the context of the tournament.
Match Details:
South East Stars vs Western Storm, Match 9
Venue: Kennington Oval, London
Date &Time: June 5th at 3:00 PM IST and 10:30 AM local time
Live Streaming: Youtube
Pitch Report:
It’s one of the best batting wickets in England. It’s well known for producing some exciting contests over the years. Batting becomes much easier in the latter stages and hence whoever wins the toss should bowl first.
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Probable Playing XIs for SES vs WS:
South East Stars
Bryony Smith, Alice Davidson –Richards, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Grace Gibbs, Aylish Cranstone, Kirstie White, Tash Farrant (c), Rhianna Southby (wk), Freya Davies, Danielle Gregory
Western Storm
Lauren Parfitt, Heather Knight, Sophie Luff (c), Georgia Hennessy, Natasha Wraith (wk), Fi Morris, Danielle Gibson, Anya Shrubsole, Nicole Harvey, Mollie Robbins, Lauren Filer
Top Picks for SES vs WS Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – South East Stars
Sophia Dunkley got out for a duck in the last game against the Southern Vipers, but she scored an unbeaten 104 runs in the 1st first match against the Sunrisers.
Bryony Smith is in amazing touch with both bat and ball. In 2 matches so far in this tournament, she has scored 100 runs and has picked up 5 wickets at an economy of 5.4, with the best figures of 3 for 47.
Top Picks – Western Storm
Heather Knight is a captaincy material for your fantasy teams. She has 2 half-centuries to her name in this tournament. Overall in 2 matches, she has mustered 150 runs and picked up a wicket as well.
Lauren Parfitt played a sensible knock in the last game against the Central sparks, scoring 91 runs from 122 balls. In 2 matches so far she has scored 101 runs at an average of 50.5.
SES vs WS Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (In this tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Sophia Dunkley | 104 runs | 9, 147 |
| Bryony Smith | 100 runs and 5 wickets | 112, 159 |
| Heather Knight | 150 runs and one wicket | 119, 125 |
| Lauren Parfitt | 101 runs | 110, 16 |
| Anya Shrubsole | 74 runs and 4 wickets | 50, 196 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SES vs WS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Natasha Wraith, Sophia Dunkley (vc), Lauren Parfitt, Sophie Luff, Heather Knight (c), Bryony Smith, Georgia Hennessy, Alice Davidson –Richards, Anya Shrubsole, Grace Gibbs, Tash Farrant
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SES vs WS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Natasha Wraith, Aylish Cranstone, Sophia Dunkley, Lauren Parfitt (vc), Heather Knight, Bryony Smith (c), Alice Davidson –Richards, Fi Morris, Anya Shrubsole, Freya Davies, Lauren Filer
SES vs SV Risky Captaincy Choices:
Grace Gibbs has scored 60 runs in 2 matches with the highest score of 31 and picked up a wicket as well. Considering her decent performances, she is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.
Anya Shrubsole has scored 74 runs in 2 matches and also picked up 4 wickets. It’s really worth a risk to pick her as your fantasy team skipper.
Player you should avoid:
There is not much scope for Rhianna Southby to score more points, since she bats down the order. Hence, you can avoid her while making your fantasy teams.
