Charlotte Edwards Cup 2021, Group B: NOD vs THU Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report, and Injury Update

Preview:

On the opening day of the Charlotte Edwards Cup 2021, fans are all set to witness a contest between Northern Diamonds and Thunder at Leeds. Northern Diamonds have been in good form in the recent Rachael Heyhoe Trophy 2021. 

They had won three and lost one in the 50-overs competition. Thunder, on the other hand, had an even season, winning two and losing two of their matches. Both the teams would want to carry their forms into this tournament and try to do their best to start the T20 competition with a few points against their name. 

Match Details:

Northern Diamonds vs Thunder, Group B

Venue: Leeds, Headingley 

Date & Time: 27th June at 7:00 PM IST and 2:30 PM Local Time

Live Streaming: N/A

Pitch Report:

The surface in Leeds has seen a few matches in recent times, that were of the men’s T20 domestic competition. In those matches, it was difficult to score against the new ball but once it got a bit odd, it was easier to score runs. A similar thing can happen in this game.

Probable Playing XIs for NOD vs THU:

Northern Diamonds

Hollie Armitage (c), Rachel Hopkins, Sterre Kalis, Alex MacDonald, Ami Campbell, Sarah Taylor (wk), Jenny Gunn, Beth Langston, Linsey Smith, Phoebe Graham, Katie Levick

Thunder

Emma Lamb, Georgie Boyce, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Piepa Cleary, Natalie Brown, Rebecca Duckworth, Laura Jackson, Laura Marshall, Danielle Collins, Alex Hartley (c), Hannah Jones

Top Picks for NOD vs THU Dream11 Match:

Top Picks – Northern Diamonds

Sarah Taylor is an excellent T20 player and has a lot of experience in playing this format. She has added 161 runs in her last 5 matches with the bat. 

Jenny Gunn is another player who has a tremendous amount of experience and will be a key player for the Northern Diamonds. She was in some good form during the recent One-day competition. 

Top Picks – Thunders

Emma Lamb was in fantastic batting form and looked in good touch during the recent One-day competition. She managed to score 226 runs in her last five matches and also took two wickets. 

G Boyce has been in good knick with the bat in recent times, just like Emma Lamb. She also good some crucial runs during the One-day competition and would want to continue that. 

NOD vs THU Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for NOD vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Sarah Taylor (VC), S Kalis, G Boyce, D Collins, J Gunn, H Armitage, H Jones, E Lamb (C), L Smith, B Langston, A Hartley

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for NOD vs THU Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Sarah Taylor, S Kalis, L Marshall, G Boyce, N Brown, Jenny Gunn (VC), H Armitage, E Lamb, P Graham, B Langston (C), A Hartley

Today’s NOD vs THU Probable Winners:

Northern Diamonds are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.