Preview:
ACT Meteors will lock horns with New South Wales Breakers in the 5th match of the Australia Women’s ODI series. The former will play their first match of the mega-series. Angela Reakes will captain the side, while on the other hand, Erica Kershaw is appointed as her deputy for this opening game.
New South Wales Breakers have had a splendid start to their campaign. They have secured back-to-back wins to blow the trumpet of their dominance. Heading into this match, they will look to continue their winning momentum further.
Match Details:
ACT Meteors vs New South Wales Breakers, Match 5
Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra
Date and Time: January 6 at 4:30 AM IST
Live Streaming: Fancode
Pitch Report:
The pitch here has been inclined towards the batters. The bowlers will have to maintain tight lines and lengths to reap rewards from this deck. On winning the toss opting to bowl first can be a good alternative on this pitch.
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Probable Playing XIs for ACT-W vs NSW:
ACT Meteors
Angela Reakes (c), Erica Kershaw, Alisha Bates, Zoe Cooke, Nicola Hancock, Carly Leeson, Katie Mack, Erin Osborne, Madelina Penna, Chloe Rafferty, Amy Yates
New South Wales Breakers
Rachael Haynes, Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Tahlia Wilson, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Erin Burns, Anika Learoyd, Maitlan Brown, Hannah Darlington, Lauren Smith/Sammy Jo Johnson, Emma Hughes
Top Picks for ACT-W vs NSW 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Rachael Haynes has been impressive for the team so far. She has chipped in 120 runs at an average of 60 from two matches in the league so far. She can be a good pick for this match.
Katie Mack is one of the key players of the ACT Meteors. She did well in the previous edition of the tournament. She was the highest run-getter for the side in the last season as she smashed 418 runs in 8 matches at an average of 59.71.
Ashleigh Gardner has looked in fine touch in both the matches so far. She has scored 75 runs at an average of 37.5 with the highest score of 57. Gardner has also picked up three wickets and will aim to make a larger impact on the game.
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ACT-W vs NSW 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Alyssa Healy (vc), Katie Mack (c), Angela Reakes, Rachael Haynes, Phoebe Litchfield, Erin Burns, Ashleigh Gardner, Amy Yates, Maitlan Brown, Hannah Darlington, Nicola Hancock
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ACT-W vs NSW 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket
Alyssa Healy, Katie Mack, Angela Reakes, Rachael Haynes (c), Madelina Penna, Erin Burns, Ashleigh Gardner (vc), Carly Leeson, Erin Osborne, Hannah Darlington, Emma Hughes
Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
Captain Options: Katie Mack and Rachael Haynes
Vice-Captain Options: Alyssa Healy and Ashleigh Gardner
