Preview:
Southern Vipers will take on Northern Diamonds in the Final of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy on Saturday. Southern Vipers finished on top of the table as they have won six out of the seven matches so far in the competition. They won their last 34 full-length games and will be eager to win this match as well.
Northern Diamonds, on the other hand, finished second in the standings with 23 points in their bag. However, Southern Vipers would have an advantage over Northern Diamonds, since they defeated them earlier in the league stage by 5 wickets. Both the teams are well balanced, and we can expect a tough contest between them.
Match Details:
Southern Vipers vs Northern Diamonds, Final
Venue: The County Ground, Northampton
Date & Time: September 25th at 3:00 PM IST and 10.30 AM Local Time
Live Streaming: YouTube/Team Website
Pitch Report:
The track looks like an evenly poised surface. The batters need to bat long on this turf to put up a challenging total on the board.
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Probable Playing XIs for SV vs NOD:
Southern Vipers:
Carla Rudd (wk), Georgia Adams (c), Gaby Lewis, Maia Bouchier, Emily Windsor, Ella McCaughan, Georgia Elwiss, Paige Scholfield, Lauren Bell, Tara Norris, Charlotte Taylor
Northern Diamonds:
Hollie Armitage (c), Rachel Hopkins, Sterre Kalis, Leah Dobson, Ami Campbell, Bess Heath (wk), Linsey Smith, Beth Langston, Phoebe Graham, Rachel Slater, Katie Levick
Top picks for SV vs NOD Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Southern Vipers
Georgia Elwiss is the leading run-scorer for Southern Vipers this season. She has mustered 251 runs at an average of well above 60.
Charlotte Taylor has been Vipers’ consistent performer with the ball. She has scalped 11 wickets, having featured in all games for her team.
Top Picks – Northern Diamonds
The wicket-keeper of Northern Diamonds, Bess Heath is striking the ball really well in the tournament. She has piled up 187 runs at a strike rate of 119.87.
Coming to the Diamonds’ bowling department, Katie Levick is a must pick player. She has bagged 11 wickets at an average of 15.45.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SV vs NOD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Bess Heath (VC), Gaby Lewis, Sterre Kalis, Maia Bouchier, Beth Langston, Georgia Elwiss (C), Piage Schofield, Hollie Armitage, Linsey Smith, Katie Levick, Lauren Bell
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SV vs NOD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Bess Heath, Georgia Adams, Ami Campbell, Ella McCaughan, Beth Langston (C), Georgia Elwiss, Paige Scholfield (VC), Hollie Armitage, Linsey Smith, Katie Levick, Charlotte Taylor
Today’s SV vs NOD Probable Winners:
Southern Vipers are expected to win this match.
