Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy, 2020: North Group, Central Sparks vs Lightning – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 8th Match of North Group in Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 will be played between Central Sparks and Lighting at the County Ground, New Road, Worcester on Friday.

This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (3:00 PM IST).

Preview:

In one of the three matches that will be played in the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 on Friday, Central Sparks will be taking on Lighting which is going to be the fourth match for both the teams. The Sparks have won two of their three matches in the tournament and are at the second spot on the points table. They are coming into this match with two consecutive wins against the Thunder and will look to deliver their best once again.

On the other side, the Lightning haven’t had as good a start to the tournament. They lost all the three games they played so far and will hope to open their account at least in this match. They are at the bottom of the points table with NRR -0.156 and will need to pull off a special effort if they are to win this one.

Weather Report:

The weather is suitable for a cricket match and will be mostly cloudy during the course of the game. The temperature will be around 14-18 Degree Celsius with zero chances of rain during the match time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

This is the second match of this tournament going to be played at this venue. This venue hasn’t hosted any international match since 1999. Pitch is known for having an excess of moisture which helps the seamers a lot. It is more of a balanced track.

Average first innings score: 166 (Only game played here in the tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Isabelle Wong, Sarah Glenn and Amy Jones will be unavailable for Central Sparks.

Kirstie Gordon and Tammy Beaumont will be unavailable for Lightning.

Probable Playing XIs:

Central Sparks:

Evelyn Jones (C), Gwenan Davies (WK), Marie Kelly, Poppy Davies, Emily Arlott, Thea Brookes, Clare Boycott, Chloe Hill, Milly Home, Anisha Patel, Elizabeth Russel.

Bench: G.Davies, Grace Potts, Hannah Baker.

Lightning:

Abbey Freeborn, Alicia Presland, Sarah Bryce (WK), Kathryn Bryce (C), Bethany Harmer, Lucy Higham, Ria Fackrell, Teresa Graves, Ilenia Sims, Sophie Munro, Grace Ballinger.

Bench: Nancy Harman, Leah Kellogg.

Top Picks:

Evelyn Jones has 132 to her name in this tournament and she has got an average of 44 after three matches.

Marie Kelly has an excellent average of 84 in the tournament and was also unbeaten on 59 in the second game.

Clare Boycott has 7 wickets so far in the tournament at an average of 11 and gave away just 3.66 runs per over. She even had a 4-fer in the last game against Thunder. 

Sarah Bryce is the leading run-scorer in the tournament with an average of 53.33. She scored three half-centuries in the three games she played so far.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sarah Bryce, Clare Boycott

Vice-Captain Options – Evelyn Jones, Marie Kelly

 Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sarah Bryce

Batters –  Evelyn Jones, Marie Kelly (VC), Grace Ballinger

All-Rounders – Clare Boycott (C), Milly Home, Kathryn Bryce, Teresa Graves

Bowlers – Anisha Patel, Ilenia Sims, Lucy Higham

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sarah Bryce (C)

Batters – Evelyn Jones (VC), Marie Kelly, Bethany Harmer, Emily Arlott

All-Rounders – Clare Boycott, Alicia Presland, Teresa Graves

Bowlers – Anisha Patel, Lucy Higham, Sophie Munro

Expert Advice:

Sarah Bryce has scored three consecutive half-centuries in the tournament and it is advisable to pick her as your Dream11 Fantasy team captain.

Probable Winners:

Central Sparks are expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.