KIA Women’s Super League, 2019: Match 3, Yorkshire Diamonds vs Surrey Stars: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

The defending champions Surrey Stars will face Yorkshire Diamonds on the opening day of the KSL 2019 at the Headingley. Justifying the team’s name, the Surrey franchise has quite a lot of stars in their side. The England stars Sarah Taylor, Laura Marsh and Natalie Sciver hold the key while the South African trio of Lizelee Lee, Dane van Niekerk and Marizanne Kapp add value with both bat and ball.

On the other hand, Yorkshire Diamonds are hopeful about improving their success. They have roped in Alyssa Healy and Jemimah Rodrigues who will bat in top three alongside the skipper Lauren Winfield. Healy has in an impeccable form with the bat over the last 12 months. Rodrigues made her International debut at the start of 2018 and quickly became a superstar in the Women’s T20 format.

Match Details:

The 3rd match of the Kia Women’s Super League 2019 will be played between Yorkshire Diamonds and Surrey Stars at the Headingley in Leeds.

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

This game will be live on Sky Sports in England live on Kent Cricket Club’s YouTube channel.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Headingley has a pitch that can be found regularly in Women’s cricket. The pitch remains good to batting in the first half of both innings but slows down considerably as the ball gets softer. Chasing 150+ might not be easy for the teams that don’t have enough depth in their batting.

Average first innings score: 138 (KSL matches)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 4

Probable Playing XIs:

Yorkshire Diamonds:

Lauren Winfield (C), Alyssa Healy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Bess Heath, Alice Davidson-Richards, Katherine Brunt, Katie George, Linsey Smith, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Leigh Kasperek.

Bench: Helen Fenby, Georgia Davis, Hollie Armitage, Cordelia Griffith.

Surrey Stars:

Lizelee Lee, Bryony Smith, Sarah Taylor, Dane van Niekerk, Natalie Sciver (C), Laura Marsh, Marizanne Kapp, Mady Villiers, Aylish Cranstone, Amy Gordon, Eva Gray.

Bench:  Gwenan Davies, Hannah Jones, Rhianna Southby, Grace Gibbs.

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Power Picks:

Jemimah Rodrigues in T20Is and IPL in the last 12 months:

586 runs in 18 innings at an average of 36.63 at a strike rate of 126.84 with five fifties.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Natalie Sciver, Katherine Brunt, Lizelee Lee, Alyssa Healy

Vice-Captain – Dane van Niekerk, Lauren Winfield, Marizanne Kapp, Jemimah Rodrigues

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy

Batsmen – Bryony Smith, Lauren Winfield, Jemimah Rodrigues (VC)

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver (C), Dane van Niekerk, Mady Villiers, Katherine Brunt

Bowlers – Marizanne Kapp, Alice Davidson-Richards, Katie Levick

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Sarah Taylor

Batsmen – Jemimah Rodrigues, Lauren Winfield, Lizelee Lee (VC)

All-Rounders – Leigh Kasperek, Natalie Sciver, Katherine Brunt (C)

Bowlers – Laura Marsh, Marizanne Kapp, Linsey Smith, Alice Davidson-Richards

Expert Advice:

For picking Alyssa Healy and Dane van Niekerk in the same team who cost 10.5 credits each, the players of 8 credits Bryon Smith, Katie Levick and Mady Villiers are a must.

Probable Winners:

Surrey Stars are expected to begin their title defence with a 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.