Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020: South Group, Western Storm vs Sunrisers – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming match of South Group in Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 to be played between Western Storm and Sunrisers at County Ground, Bristol, on Saturday.

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

Preview:

The last South Group match of the ongoing edition of Rachel Heyhoe-Flint Trophy will see the second-placed Western Storm take on the bottom-dwellers Sunrisers. This has been a fairly decent tournament for Western Storm, who have won 3 of their 5 games.

Unfortunately for them, they are in the same group as Southern Vipers, who are arguably the best side of the competition. Sunrisers, on the contrary, have lost all of their 5 games. This match will provide them with an opportunity to net finish the season with zero in terms of points.

Weather Report:

The sky is expected to be clear in Bristol. The temperature will be around 15 °C. The chances of precipitation are negligible.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The pitch is fairly balanced, providing support to both batsmen and bowlers. However, it will be wise to bat first as batting in the second innings will be much harder.

Average first innings score:  236 (On the basis of two matches in the tournament at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:  W – 1, L –1 (On the basis two matches in the tournament at this venue)

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Western Storm:

Fi Morris, Lauren Parfitt, Sophie Luff (c), Georgia Hennessy, Natasha Wraith (wk), Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Danielle Gibson, Emma Corney, Claire Nicholas, Lauren Filer.

Bench: Emily Edgcombe, Steph Hutchins, Anya Shrubsole, Abbie Whybrow, Niamh Holland.

Sunrisers:

Amara Carr (c) (wk), Cordelia Griffith, Alice Macleod, Naomi Dattani, Hayley Brown, Kelly Castle, Jo Gardner, Grace Scrivens, Katie Midwood, Sonali Patel, Katie Wolfe.

Bench: Gaya Gole, Scarlett Hughes, Emily Thorpe, Mia Rogers.

Top Picks:

Sophie Luff has scored 336 runs from 5 games, which includes a stunning knock of unbeaten 104. She has an exceptional average of 84. She is a must-have for your 11Wickets fantasy side.

Fi Morris has picked up 10 wickets in 5 games so far. She has maintained a praiseworthy economy rate of just over 4 runs per over, alongside an average of less than 20.

Joe Gardner has scored 161 runs for Sunrisers, at a commendable average of over 30 and a decent strike rate of over 70. She also has 6 wickets to her name.

Georgia Hennessy has impressed with both the bat and the ball. She has picked up 9 wickets with an economy rate of less than 5 runs per over and has also scored 104 runs at an average of over 20.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sophie Luff, Georgia Hennessy

Vice-Captain Options – Joe Gardner, Fi Morris

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Amara Carr

Batters –  Cordelia Griffith, Georgia Hennessy (c), Sophie Luff, Katie Midwood

All-Rounders – Kelly Castle, Joe Gardner, Fi Morris (vc)

Bowlers – Katie Wolfe, Sonali Patel, Lauren Filer

12th Man – Naomi Dattani

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Natasha Wraith

Batters – Sophie Luff  (c), Lauren Parfitt, Georgia Hennessy

All-Rounders – Kelly Castle, Joe Gardner (vc), Fi Morris, Naomi Dattani

Bowlers – Katie Wolfe, Sonali Patel, Claire Nicholas

12th Man – Amara Carr

Expert Advice:

Sonali Patel has picked up 6 wickets in 5 games. She has also maintained an impressive average of just over 25 and an economy rate of 5 runs per over. She can be a great differential pick for your 11Wickets fantasy side.

Probable Winners:

Western Storm is expected to win this match.

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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.