KIA Women’s Super League, 2019: Match 14, Southern Vipers vs Lancashire Thunder: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 14th match of the Kia Super League 2019 will be played between Southern Vipers and Lancashire Thunder at the County Ground in Hove.

The match starts at 6:30 PM local time (11:00 PM IST) (5:30 PM GMT).

Preview:

Lancashire Thunder’s misery in the Kia Super League 2019 continued as they suffered a defeat in all four matches they played thus far. The Thunder lost their first three games by big margins but went down fighting in the last fixture. Chasing a target of 152 against Yorkshire Diamonds, the Lancashire team put themselves into winning a position with 14 runs needed from 11 balls.

However, they lost their remaining three wickets in the space of six balls only to lose the match by nine runs. They will now tour Hove to face Southern Vipers who won two out of four matches. The Vipers lost to Western Storm in the 3rd game after back to back victories. Their previous match to be played against Surrey Stars got abandoned due to rain.

Weather Condition/Report:

Thursday is forecasted to be a dry day in Hove despite cloudy conditions. There are no signs of rain from 2 PM local time while this fixture is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM. There is an outside chance of rain but in the afternoon.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The County Ground in Hove has been a high-scoring venue when it comes to KSL. However, the recent most T20I hosted by the venue saw the batters struggle and weren’t fluent in the short making. Moreover, this game will be played under the lights making it tough for the chasing sides.

Average 1st inning score: 147 (KSL matches since 2017)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Southern Vipers:

Danielle Wyatt, Suzie Bates, Tammy Beaumont (C), Thea Brookes, Stafanie Taylor, Maia Bouchier, Paige Scholfield, Amanda Wellington, Carla Rudd (WK), Tash Farrant, Lauren Bell.

Bench: Charlie Dean, Issy Wong, Fi Morris, Marie Kelly.

Lancashire Thunder:

Eve Jones, Ellie Threlkeld, Tahlia McGrath, Sune Luus, Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophia Dunkley, Kate Cross (C), Alex Hartley, Sophie Ecclestone, Georgia Boyce, Emma Lamb.

Bench: Natalie Brown, Danielle Collins, Alice Dyson, Ria Fackrell.

Top Picks:

The Southern Vipers’ pair of Danielle Wyatt and Tammy Beaumont have had interesting performances. Both bagged a duck apiece out of three matches and ended up gaining 0 points in them. In the remaining two, both yielded over 30 points each.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Danielle Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Harmanpreet Kaur, Emma Lamb

Vice-Captain – Suzie Bates, Stafanie Taylor, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Ecclestone

Given the way Harmanpreet Kaur has done with the bat, she becomes a safe bet as a multiplier. Tahlia McGrath might be a risky choice but Thunder opening the innings with her in the last game gives positive vibes.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Tammy Beaumont (C)

Batsmen – Danielle Wyatt, Suzie Bates, Harmanpreet Kaur (VC)

All-Rounders – Stafanie Taylor, Sophia Dunkley, Tahlia McGrath, Emma Lamb

Bowlers – Tash Farrant, Lauren Bell, Kate Cross

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Rachel Priest, Amy Jones (VC)

Batsmen – Suzie Bates, Georgia Boyce, Harmanpreet Kaur, Danielle Wyatt (VC)

All-Rounders – Tahlia McGrath (VC), Emma Lamb, Sune Luus

Bowlers – Tash Farrant, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda Wellington

Expert Advice:

Sophie Ecclestone had to be excluded from the Suggestion No.1 due to lack of credits. Five International star players covered up for 49.5 credits and Ecclestone herself costs 9.5 credits.

Probable Winners:

Western Storm is expected to begin with a comfortable victory.

*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.