Preview:
Southern Brave Women will battle it out against Welsh Fire Women in the Match 25 of the Women’s English 100 Balls League. The two teams have had entirely different campaigns so far, which makes Southern Brave Women firm favourites for this fixture.
With five wins in six games, the Anya Shrubsole-led side are leading the team standings and would like to continue their sensational run in the competition. On the other hand, Welsh Fire Women don’t have much to show for so far. They have won just two of their six games, and are subsequently reeling at the penultimate position in the team standings.
Match Details:
Southern Brave Women vs Welsh Fire Women, Match 25
Venue: Rose Bowl, Southampton
Date & Time: August 11 at 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch seems to be a batting-friendly wicket. Both pacers and spinners will get some assistance for the surface.
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Probable Playing XIs for SOB-W vs WEF-W:
Southern Brave Women
Danni Wyatt, Smriti Mandhana, Sophia Dunkley, Stafanie Taylor, Maia Bouchier, Amanda Wellington, Anya Shrubsole (c), Fi Morris, Carla Rudd (wk), Tara Norris, Lauren Bell
Welsh Fire Women
Bryony Smith, Hayley Matthews, Georgia Redmayne, Sarah Taylor (wk), Sophie Luff (c), Alice Macleod, Georgia Hennessy, Piepa Cleary, Katie George, Nicole Harvey, Hannah Baker
Top Picks for SOB-W vs WEF-W 11Wickets Match:
Stafanie Taylor has been in fine touch this season, and one can expect her to shine in the upcoming contest. In 6 matches so far, the Southern Brave Women star has scored 141 runs, alongside picking up a couple of wickets.
Hayley Matthews will be instrumental in taking Welsh Fire Women over the line. Speaking of her numbers, Matthews has 196 runs in six games. She has also picked 7 wickets this season.
Bryony Smith has also been enjoying an impressive touch. On a difficult wicket, she scored a 36-ball 38 in her last outing, which was the highest by any Welsh Fire Women batter in the game. Not to forget, she has picked up 4 wickets this season.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SOB-W vs WEF -W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Sarah Taylor, Danni Wyatt, Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Stafanie Taylor (c), Amanda Wellington, Hayley Matthews, Bryony Smith (vc), Piepa Cleary, Lauren Bell, Hannah Baker
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SOB-W vs WEF -W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Sarah Taylor, Smriti Mandhana, Sophia Dunkley (vc), Georgia Redmayne, Maia Bouchier, Stafanie Taylor, Hayley Matthews (c), Bryony Smith, Piepa Cleary, Lauren Bell, Hannah Baker
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Stafanie Taylor and Hayley Matthews
Vice-Captain Options: Bryony Smith and Sophia Dunkley
