The 19th match of the women’s Super smash is going to be played between Wellington Blaze women vs Otago Sparks women. In the previous WB-W vs OS-W meeting, the women from Wellington defeated the women from Otago by 66 runs. Batting first WB-W scored 157/7, with Amelia Kerr top scoring with her 56 run innings. In reply, the OS-W could only put 91 runs on the board. Amelia Kerr continued her form and picked up two wickets as well. Also, this has become most highly anticipated battle of the tournament as both the teams have been performing really well throughout the competition.
Wellington Blaze Women haven’t lost any match in this tournament. They have won 5 matches on the trot comprehensively and are currently sitting in the second spot in the standings with 20 points.
On the other hand, Otago Sparks Women are the currently top of the table with 24 points. They have won 6 matches in this competition so far and their only loss came against Wellington Blaze Women by 66 runs.
Match Details
Date: 6-Jan-2022
Time: 03.40 a.m. IST and 11.10 a.m. local time
Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Where to watch: Live on Fancode
Pitch report
Although it’s a batting friendly surface, bowlers can also have some help if they stick to the correct line and length. Anything above 140 will be a challenging total here at Basin Reserve.
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Weather Forecast
The weather is not looking good as per the forecast. There is a high chance that the rain may come. It is going to be mostly cloudy with upto 87% cloud cover. The temperature will be around 18 degrees celcius.
Probable XI for WB-W vs OS-W
Wellington Blaze Women: Jessica McFadyen (wk), Rebecca Burns, Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green (c), Leigh Kasperek, Georgia Plimmer, Jess Kerr, Thamsyn Newton, Xara Jetly, Maneka Singh, Deanna Doughty
Otago Sparks Women: Suzie Bates (c), Polly Inglis, Katey Martin (wk), Kate Ebrahim, Caitlin Blakely, Bella James, Olivia Gain, Eden Carson, Emma Black, Sophie Oldershaw, Molly Loe
Top Picks for WB-W vs OS-W Dream 11
Amelia Kerr is a true all-round cricketer. She has been the MVP for Wellington Blaze team. She has scored 281 runs in 5 matches in this tournament at an average of 56.2 with the highest score of 71. Moreover, she has also picked up 7 wickets with her excellent bowling.
Leigh Kasperek has been a vital player for Wellington Women in the last few matches with both the bat and ball. In 5 matches, she has scored 128 runs at an average of 64.Along with that she has sent 10 women back to the pavilion as well.
Suzie Bates is smashing runs for Otago Sparks Women in every match. She is the leading run-scorer in the ongoing tournament with 330 runs in 7 matches at an average of 66.In addition to this, she has also picked up a wicket as well.
Katey Martin is a dependable player for Otago Sparks Women. In 7 matches, she has scored 176 runs at an average of 25.14 with her highest score being 40.
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WB-W vs OS-W Dream 11 Fantasy Team 1
Batters – Suzie Bates (c), Rebecca Burns, Caitlin Blakely, Georgia Plimmer,
Bowlers – Leigh Kasperek (vc), Jess Kerr, Sophie Oldershaw
All-rounder – Amelia Kerr, Kate Ebrahim
Wicket-Keeper – Katey Martin, Polly Inglis
WB-W vs OS-W Dream 11 Fantasy Team 2
Batters – Suzie Bates (VC), Rebecca Burns, Georgia Plimmer
Bowlers – Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr, Emma Black
All-rounders – Amelia Kerr (C), Kate Ebrahim, Eden Carson, Thamsyn Newton
Wicket-Keeper– Katey Martin
Match Prediction
Considering the recent form and team combination of Wellington Blaze Women, they are expected to win this game.
