Preview:
Otago Sparks Women and Auckland Hearts Women will battle it out against each other in the Match 16 of the New Zealand Women’s T20. Both the teams have lost their previous matches and will aim to get to winning ways. The former was wrapped up at just 91 runs whilst chasing the total of 158 against Wellington.
Auckland Hearts Women on the other hand lost the game by 13 runs against Central Districts Women. They were restricted to 113 runs by the opposition while chasing 128. Heading into this match, both sides will look forward to putting their best to the fore.
Match Details:
Otago Sparks Women vs Auckland Hearts Women, Match 16
Venue: John Davies Oval, Queenstown
Date and Time: December 29 at 3:40 AM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
Both the departments might get equal assistance from the surface. On winning the toss opting to bat first can be a good alternative on this deck.
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Probable Playing XIs for OTA-W vs AUC-W:
Otago Sparks Women
Suzie Bates (c), Polly Inglis, Katey Martin (wk), Kate Ebrahim, Caitlin Blakely, Bella James, Olivia Gain, EJ Carson, Emma Black, Sophie Oldershaw, ME Loe
Auckland Hearts Women
Anna Peterson, Lauren Down (c), Bella Armstrong, Katie Perkins, Holly Huddleston, Arlene Kelly, IC Gaze (wk), Saachi Shahri, Jesse Prasad, Molly Penfold, Fran Jonas
Top Picks for OTA-W vs AUC-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Keeper-batter Katey Martin top-scored for the team in the previous match. She scored 40 runs to hold the fort of the side. She will be determined to help the team get to winning ways.
Suzie Bates is one of the key players of the Otago. Her contributions at the top order will be important for the side. She has so far chipped in 241 runs from six matches at an average of 48.20.
Holly Huddleston’s contribution will be crucial for the side. She is currently the highest wicket-taker of Auckland with five wickets from four matches to her account. She can be a good pick for this match.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OTA-W vs AUC-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Katey Martin, IC Gaze, Lauren Down, Katie Perkins, Suzie Bates (c), Arlene Kelly, Kate Ebrahim, EJ Carson, Holly Huddleston (vc), Sophie Oldershaw, ME Loe
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OTA-W vs AUC-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Katey Martin (c), Lauren Down, Katie Perkins, Suzie Bates, Caitlin Blakely, Anna Peterson, Kate Ebrahim, Jesse Prasad, Sophie Oldershaw (vc), Bella Armstrong, Emma Black
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Suzie Bates and Katey Martin
Vice-Captain Options: Holly Huddleston and Sophie Oldershaw
