Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2021, Match 5: LIG vs NOD Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

214 runs weren’t enough for the Lightning to defend as they lost to defending champions Southern Vipers by 4 wickets in their opening match. The batswomen failed to get going, which cost the match for Lightning.

Despite putting 279 runs on the board, Northern Diamonds weren’t able to hold on to the match as they were defeated by Central Sparks by 2 wickets with 10 balls still left in the game. Lauren Winfield was the notable performer in the Diamonds loss in their first match.

Match Details:

Lightning vs Northern Diamonds, Match 5

Venue: Kibworth Cricket Club Ground

Date & Time: May 31st at 3:00 PM IST and 10:30 AM local time

Live Streaming: Youtube

Pitch Report:

According to some sources, the surface here at the Kibworth Cricket Club Ground is evenly poised. The average 1^st innings score on this venue is 277. Bowling first will be a good option here.

Probable Playing XIs for LIG vs NOD:

Lightning

Sarah Bryce (wk), Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce (c), Abigail Freeborn, Michaela Kirk, Sonia Odedra, Lucy Higham, Teresa Graves, Yvonne Graves, Kirstie Gordon, Sophie Munro

Northern Diamonds

Lauren Winfield (wk), Hollie Armitage (c), Natalie Sciver, Sterre Kalis, Katherine Brunt, Ami Campbell, Jenny Gunn, Alex MacDonald, Beth Langston, Linsey Smith, Katie Levick

Top Picks for LIG vs NOD Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Lightning

Tammy Beaumont was the top scorer for Lightning in the last match against the Southern Vipers, scoring 57 runs at a strike rate of 62.63. She is a good buy for your Dream11 fantasy teams.

Lightning’s skipper Kathryn Bryce had a quiet match against the Southern Vipers, scoring 13 runs with the bat and picking up only one wicket. That being said, she is a talented cricketer and expecting to do well in this match.

Top Picks – Northern Diamonds

Lauren Winfield was exceptional against the Central Sparks, scoring 110 runs from 126 balls. She played till 42^nd over, which in turn helped the Diamonds put up a good score.

Speedster Katherine Brunt made a vital contribution with both bat and ball against the Central Sparks, scoring 43 runs with the bat and picking up 2 wickets at an economy of 4.55.

LIG vs NOD Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for LIG vs NOD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Sterre Kalis, Tammy Beaumont, Lauren Winfield (c), Teresa Graves, Jenny Gunn, Kathryn Bryce (vc), Lucy Higham, Beth Langston, Katherine Brunt, Linsey Smith, Kirstie Gordon

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for LIG vs NOD Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Abigail Freeborn, Sterre Kalis, Tammy Beaumont (c), Lauren Winfield, Teresa Graves, Natalie Sciver, Lucy Higham, Hollie Armitage, Katherine Brunt (vc), Sonia Odedra, Katie Levick

SV vs LIG Risky Captaincy Choices:

Kirstie Gordon picked up 4 wickets against the Southern Vipers and also scored 11 runs with the bat. She is a risky captaincy pick for your fantasy teams.

Natalie Sciver has played 70 ODIs for England and has scored close to 2000 runs and even picked up 49 wickets. She is worth a risk if you pick her as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Sarah Bryce is not in the greatest of form at the moment. It’s a big call and you can avoid her while making your fantasy teams.

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.