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Match Details:
The 22nd match of the Dream11 Super Smash Women will be played between Wellington Blaze and Otago Sparks at Basin Reserve in Wellington.
This match will be played on the 24th of January starting from 03:40 AM IST.
Preview:
Both the teams have got some quality players in their shuttle. In terms of balance the teams and management, both are well equipped and boosted for a thrilling tournament. Looking at the points table we find the Wellington Blaze in the first position winning five out of their six games. On the other hand the Otago Sparks are placed at the fifth position managing to win just two out of their six.
Pitch & Weather Report:
Like other New Zealand pitches, Wellington has been a paradise for the fast bowlers. The batsmen have struggled to play well against the swinging deliveries at Basin Reserve. At the same time the spinners too have enjoyed equal chances.
The weather will remain cloudy in Wellington across the entire tournament and will be a cool day to play at. The temperature will stay around 16 degrees with no predictions of rain.
Dream11 Best Combination:
1-3-3-4
Innings Predicted Scores:
1st Innings – 142/5.
2nd Innings – 127/8.
Record of chasing teams
Won-5, Lost-0, Tied-0
Injury and Availability News
Not Available
WB-W VS OS-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Wellington Blaze
Jess McFadyen, Maddy Green, Rebecca Burns, Caitlin King, Georgia Plimmer, Maneka Singh, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Kerr and Xara Jetly.
Bench
Thamsyn Newton
Otago Sparks
Gemma Adams, Emma Black, Caitlin Blakely, Eden Carson, Millie Cowan, Olivia Gain, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Hayley Jensen, Marina Lamplough and Katie Martin.
Bench
Sophie Oldershaw and Saffron Wilson.
WB-W vs OS-W Top Picks:
Leigh Kasperek
She looked in great form as she picked 4 wickets in the revenge game against Northern Spirits. Her confidence must be sky high after that performance and she would love to derail the opposition in this game as well.
Sophie Devine
Devine is a name that brings a lot of respect and admiration in whichever squad she plays for. Her numbers are phenomenal and she would love to make a huge comeback into the side through her performance.
Polly Inglis
She has been phenomenal up the order for the Otago Sparks in the tournament especially after her unbeaten 43 in the previous game against Central Hinds that proved to be a winning performance.
Hayley Jensen
She loves this ground and she would like to continue her wicket-taking form in this game as well. She picked 2 vital wickets in her previous outing and has given Emma Black great support in the bowling department.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sophie Devine, M Green.
Vice-Captain Options – A Kerr
WB-W VS OS-W Winners Prediction:
Come to the match prediction, we can clearly differentiate both the teams based on various factors like consistency, balance, team management, player coordination, points table and dressing room. Considering all the listed factors above we predict that the WB-W team has 60% win percent when compared to OS-W team which only has 40% chance.
Dream Team:
Small League Team
Grand League Team
Note: The results prediction, expected lineups, dream11 predicted lineups, Captain, and Vice-Captain suggestions are based on my analysis.
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