NB-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2023, Match 12

Get ready for an intense showdown between Northern Brave Women (NB-W) and Wellington Blaze (WB-W) in Match 12 of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield 2023, set to unfold at Seddon Park in Hamilton. Northern Brave Women have a slight historical advantage with a 4-3 head-to-head record against Wellington Blaze. However, their recent clash in this tournament ended with Wellington Blaze securing an emphatic 145-run victory.

Wellington Blaze, batting first after winning the toss, witnessed a solid start with a 38-run partnership between Rebecca Burns and Jessica McFayden. Further partnerships between Georgia Plimmer and Leigh Kasperek, notably a massive 218-run stand, fortified Wellington Blaze's innings, culminating in a commanding total of 316 runs for the loss of four wickets in 50 overs. Georgia Plimmer notched an impressive 147 runs, while Leigh Kasperek added 89 runs to the total.

In response, Northern Brave Women faced early blows, losing opener Tash Wilson to Nicole Baird. Attempts by Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Caitlin Gurrey, and Nensi Patel weren't sufficient as the team struggled to forge significant partnerships. Wellington Blaze's Monique Rees and Kate Chandler excelled in the bowling department, securing three and four wickets, respectively, restricting Northern Brave Women to 171 runs, all out in 41 overs.