KIA Women’s Super League, 2019: Match 17, Loughborough Lightning vs Yorkshire Diamonds: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 17th match of the Kia Women’s Super League 2019 will be played between Loughborough Lightning and Yorkshire Diamonds at the Haslegrave Ground in Loughborough.

The match starts at 2:30 PM local time (7:00 PM IST) (1:30 PM GMT).

This game will be live on Loughborough’s YouTube channel.

Preview:

Loughborough Lightning struggled to keep their winning momentum going along but the victories with bonus points have kept them alive in the finals day race. They won only two matches out five thus far – against Yorkshire Diamonds and Surrey Stars; both by bonus points for completing the chase inside 15 overs. Mignon du Preez’s 41-ball 70* played a key role in taking down the defending champions Surrey.

Loughborough will host the Yorkshire Diamonds on Sunday at the Haslegrave Ground. The Diamonds won only one of the four matches they played thus far. Despite Alyssa Healy and Lauren Winfield giving decent starts, the Yorkshire franchise struggled. The average show from the middle-order is one of the reasons. Their bowling performances haven’t been over the top adding to the absence of Katherine Brunt.

Weather Condition/Report:

Loughborough is expected to be partly cloudy on Sunday. The game which is expected to start at 2:30 PM local time is unlikely to be affected by rain. There is a 15% chance of rain between 10 AM to 1 PM which could only push the start of the game in the worst possible case.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Haslegrave Ground has witnessed some high-scoring games in the Kia Super League. The average first-innings score at this venue across ten KSL match is 140 and the chasing teams won on five instances. At least 150 is required to win at the venue while defending a total.

Average first innings score: 140 (Kia Super League matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 5

Injury and Availability News:

Katherine Brunt is rested on ECB’s request.

Probable Playing XIs:

Loughborough Lightning:

Amy Jones (WK), Hayley Matthews, Chamari Atapattu, Mignon du Preez, Georgia Elwiss (C), Georgia Adams, Jenny Gunn, Kathryn Bryce, Kirstie Gordon, Sarah Glenn, Tara Norris.

Bench: Alice Monaghan, Abbey Freeborn, Jo Gardner, Lucy Higham.

Yorkshire Diamonds:

Lauren Winfield (C), Alyssa Healy, Hollie Armitage, Jemimah Rodrigues, Katie George, Alice Davidson-Richards, Helen Fenby, Linsey Smith, Leigh Kasperek, Bess Heath, Katie Levick.

Bench: Katherine Brunt, Cordelia Griffith, Georgia Davis, Beth Langston.

Top Picks:

Jemimah Rodrigues took time to settle down to the new challenge of batting at No.4. She scored 28 off 22 in the previous game while batting towards the end of the innings. The batting form of Mignon du Preez makes her key in the fantasy teams.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Alyssa Healy, Hayley Matthews, Mignon du Preez

Vice-Captain – Amy Jones, Lauren Winfield, Jemimah Rodrigues

Hayley Matthews earned 116.5 points in last four matches including two games of 30+. Making her the vice-captain is a safe option.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy, Amy Jones

Batsmen – Lauren Winfield (VC), Mignon du Preez (C), Hollie Armitage, Jemimah Rodrigues

All-Rounders – Hayley Matthews, Georgia Elwiss

Bowlers – Sarah Glenn, Tara Norris, Alice Davidson-Richards

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy (C), Amy Jones (VC)

Batsmen – Lauren Winfield, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mignon du Preez, Chamari Atapattu

All-Rounders – Leigh Kasperek, Hayley Matthews

Bowlers – Kirstie Gordon, Katie George, Alice Davidson-Richards

Expert Advice:

It seems as if only one of Jemimah Rodrigues and Leigh Kasperek could be fitted due to the presence of other big international players. Not many players with 8 credits are present in this game and it does make the budget management tricky.

Probable Winners:

Loughborough Lightning are expected to make it two in two against Yorkshire Diamonds in this season.

*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.