Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2021, Match 8: THU vs SUN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Preview:

Despite some incredible performances throughout the match, Thunder ended up losing their 1^st match against the Western Storm by one wicket in the final ball of the match. They will definitely be hoping to come back stronger in their next game.

Sunrisers didn’t expect the huge loss coming in their way in their first game against the South East Stars as they encountered a massive loss of 135 runs. Their batswoman got starts but failed to convert into the big scores. The bowlers conceded too many runs which hurt them the most.

Match Details:

Thunder vs Sunrisers, Match 8

Venue: Boughton Hall Cricket Club Ground, Chester

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

Live Streaming: Youtube

Pitch Report:

It’s a balanced wicket with equal help for both batters and bowlers. The surface might tend to slow a little in the latter half and hence bowling first will be a good option.

Probable Playing XIs for THU vs SUN:

Thunder

Emma Lamb, Georgia Boyce, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Piepa Cleary, Natalie Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Laura Marshall, Danielle Collins, Alex Hartley (c), Hannah Jones

Sunrisers

Cordelia Griffith, Alice Macleod, Amara Carr (c & wk), Fran Wilson, Naomi Dattani, Mady Villiers, Grace Scrivens, Joanne Gardner, Kelly Castle, Gayatri Gole, Katherine Speed

Top Picks for THU vs SUN Dream11 Match:

Top Picks ­– Thunder

Emma Lamb sealed the show with the bat for Thunder in the last game against the Western Storm, scoring 121 runs from just 105 balls, which includes 12 fours and a six.

Sophie Ecclestone did a good job with both bat and ball against the Western Storm, scoring 37 runs with the bat and more importantly, picking up 3 wickets with the ball.

Top Picks – Sunrisers

Mady Villiers got the start she wanted and going well until she was dismissed for 34 runs from 31 balls. She is a talented bowler as well and you can include her in your Dream11 fantasy teams.

Naomi Dattani was the top performer for Sunrisers in the last game against the South East Stars, where she scored 47 runs and picked up a wicket as well.

THU vs SUN Must Picks for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for THU vs SUN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Eleanor Threlkeld, Fran Wilson, Georgia Boyce, Naomi Dattani, Kelly Castle, Emma Lamb, Natalie Brown, Alice Macleod, Sophie Ecclestone, Piepa Cleary (vc), Mady Villiers (c)

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for THU vs SUN Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Eleanor Threlkeld, Fran Wilson, Naomi Dattani (vc), Kelly Castle, Emma Lamb (c), Natalie Brown, Joanne Gardner, Grace Scrivens, Piepa Cleary, Kate Cross, Mady Villiers

THU vs SUN Risky Captaincy Choices:

Georgia Boyce has been picked by 55.68 % of the users at the time of writing and you can take a risk and pick as your fantasy team skipper.

Fran Wilson hasn’t made any big scores in the recent matches, but she is an experienced cricketer and you can take a risk by picking as your fantasy team skipper.

Player you should avoid:

Amara Carr has managed to score only 20 runs in the last 5 matches she has played. Hence, you can avoid her while making your fantasy team.

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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.