Preview:
Central Hinds and Otago Sparks will battle it out against each other in Match 8 of the New Zealand Women’s T20. The former lost their previous game to Canterbury by six wickets. The team has been struggling in the mega tournament as they have lost all their three matches so far.
Otago Sparks on the other hand won their last encounter against Northern Districts by four wickets. They successfully chased down a total of 136 to secure victory over the opposition. They are currently placed at the top of the points table having won all three matches in the tournament so far.
Match Details:
Central Hinds vs Otago Sparks, Match 8
Venue: McLean Park, Napier
Date and Time: December 18, 3:40 AM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be a neutral one. Both the departments might get enough assistance from the surface. On winning the toss, opting to bat first can be a good alternative on this pitch.
Probable Playing XIs for CEN-W vs OTA-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Central Hinds
Jess Watkin (c), Natalie Dodd (wk), Georgia Atkinson, Mikaela Greig, Hannah Rowe, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Rosemary Mair, Emily Cunningham, Claudia Green, Ocean Bartlett, Melissa Hansen
Otago Sparks
Suzie Bates (c), Polly Inglis, Katey Martin (wk), Kate Ebrahim, Caitlin Blakely, Bella James, Marina Lamplough, EJ Carson, Emma Black, Sophie Oldershaw, ME Loe
Top Picks for CEN-W vs OTA-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Skipper Suzie Bates contributions will be crucial for the side. From three matches in the high-profile league so far, she has chipped in 156 runs. She can be a good pick for this match.
Keeper batter Natalie Dodd hit a half-century in the previous game. She will be instrumental in providing the team with steady starts.
Claudia Green was economical with the ball in the previous encounter. She conceded just nine runs and scalped two wickets for the team. She will aim to take her good momentum further in the mega event.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for CEN-W vs OTA-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Natalie Dodd(vc), Katey Martin, Suzie Bates(c), Emily Cunningham, Georgia Atkinson, EJ Carson, Jess Watkin, Kate Ebrahim, Emma Black, Sophie Oldershaw, Claudia Green
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for CEN-W vs OTA-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Natalie Dodd, Suzie Bates, Emily Cunningham, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Caitlin Blakely(vc), Jess Watkin, Hannah Rowe, Sophie Oldershaw, Claudia Green(c), Emma Black, ME Loe
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Suzie Bates and Claudia Green
Vice-Captain Options: Natalie Dodd and Caitlin Blakely
