Preview:
Otago Sparks Women will take on Wellington Blaze Women in the 21st match of the New Zealand Women’s One Day Competition 2021/22 on Saturday. Otago Sparks have played 4 complete matches in this tournament where they have won 3 and lost the other game. They will be disappointed as their 4 matches were carried away by rain. They occupy the top spot in the standings with 23 points. Kate Ebrahim will lead the side in this game.
Wellington Blaze Women, on the other hand, are just below Otago Sparks in the standings with 21 points in their bank. They are the only side to remain unbeaten in this tournament. They have won 4 whereas the other 2 matches were washed out due to rain. They have a good opportunity to move to the top of the standings.
Match Details:
Otago Sparks Women vs Wellington Blaze Women, Match 21
Venue: Centennial Park, Oamaru
Date & Time: 5th February at 3:00 AM IST and 10:30 AM Local Time
Pitch Report:
It’s a balanced wicket with an equal edge for batters and bowlers. The team’s chasing doesn’t have fond memories of winning matches here and hence batting first is a good option.
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Probable Playing XIs for OS-W vs WB-W:
Otago Sparks Women
Kate Ebrahim (c), Bella James, Polly Inglis (wk), Eden Carson, Emma Black, Sophie Oldershaw, Olivia Gain, Saffron Wilson, Marina Lamplough, Paige Loggenberg, Chloe Deerness / Harriett Cuttance
Wellington Blaze Women
Jessica McFadyen (wk), Dee Doughty (c), Rebecca Burns, Georgia Plimmer, Leigh Kasperek, Thamsyn Newton, Xara Jetly, Caitlin King, Maneka Singh, Kate Chandler, Beth Molony
Top Picks for OS-W vs WB-W Dream11 Match:
Top Picks – Otago Sparks Women
Kate Ebrahim is the leading run-scorer in this tournament. In 5 innings, she has scored 328 runs at an average of 82 with the highest score of 96* and also picked up 4 wickets with the ball.
Emma Black is among the wickets for Otago Sparks in this tournament with 9 wickets at an economy of 4.28 with the best figures of 5 for 28.
Top Picks – Wellington Blaze Women
Jessica McFadyen has notched 121 runs in 4 matches in this competition at an average of 30.25. She needs to take more responsibility and score runs in the absence of their key players.
Leigh Kasperek is a must-pick for your fantasy teams. In 4 matches in this tournament, she has scalped 7 wickets and scored 73 runs in 3 innings.
OS-W vs WB-W Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
| Player | Statistics (This Tournament) | Dream11 Points |
| Kate Ebrahim | 328 runs and 4 wickets | 479 |
| Emma Black | 9 wickets and 12 runs | 228 |
| Bella James | 122 runs | 153 |
| Jessica McFadyen | 121 runs | 151 |
| Leigh Kasperek | 7 wickets and 73 runs | 238 |
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for OS-W vs WB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jessica McFadyen, Polly Inglis, Rebecca Burns, Caitlin King, Bella James, Georgia Plimmer, Leigh Kasperek (vc), Kate Ebrahim (c), Emma Black, Eden Carson, Maneka Singh
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for OS-W vs WB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Jessica McFadyen (c), Polly Inglis, Rebecca Burns, Bella James (vc), Georgia Plimmer, Leigh Kasperek, Thamsyn Newton, Kate Ebrahim, Emma Black, Xara Jetly, Sophie Oldershaw
Today’s OS-W vs WB-W Probable Winners:
Otago Sparks Women are expected to win this match.
