Preview:
Wellington Blaze Women and Canterbury Magicians Women will lock horns with each other for Match 9 of the New Zealand Women’s T20. Both the teams enter this contest after having won their previous matches. The former posted the target of 145 runs and restricted Central Districts Women at just 79. They have won both their matches in the league so far.
Canterbury Magicians Women, on the other hand, chased down the target of 138 to emerge triumphant in their last encounter. From two matches in the mega event so far, they have won one game.
Match Details:
Wellington Blaze Women vs Canterbury Magicians Women, Match 9
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Date and Time: December 19 at 2:40 AM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch is expected to be inclined towards the batters. The teams batting first have enjoyed some good success on this deck. The seamers might get some early assistance from this surface.
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Probable Playing XIs for WEL-W vs CAN-W:
Wellington Blaze Women
Rebecca Burns, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green (c), Leigh Kasperek, Thamsyn Newton, Jessica McFadyen (wk), Caitlin King, Xara Jetly, Natasha Codyre, Maneka Singh
Canterbury Magicians Women
Natalie Cox, Abigale Gerken (wk), Amy Satterthwaite, Frances Mackay (c), Jacinta Savage, Lea Tahuhu, Allie Mace-Cochrane, Kate Sims, Melissa Banks, Jessica Simmons, Sarah Asmussen
Top Picks for WEL-W vs CAN-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Amelia Kerr played an impressive knock of 62 runs against the Central Districts. Her contributions at the top order will be crucial for the side. She can be a good pick for this match.
The left-arm pacer Maneka Singh looked in fine touch in the previous encounter. She scalped three crucial wickets and conceded just 13 runs in her four overs.
Natalie Cox held the fort of the team in their last game against the Central Districts. She played a belligerent knock of unbeaten 63 runs wherein she hit as many as seven fours. She can be the other good pick for this match.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for WEL-W vs CAN-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Jessica McFadyen, Abigale Gerken, Maddy Green, Natalie Cox (vc), Rebecca Burns, Amy Satterthwaite, Frances Mackay, Thamsyn Newton, Melissa Banks, Sarah Asmussen, Maneka Singh (c)
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for WEL-W vs CAN-W 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Jessica McFadyen, Maddy Green, Rebecca Burns, Jacinta Savage, Georgia Plimmer, Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu (vc), Amelia Kerr (c), Melissa Banks, Maneka Singh, Xara Jetly
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Maneka Singh and Amelia Kerr
Vice-Captain Options: Natalie Cox and Lea Tahuhu
