WNCL 2019-20: Match 16, Australia Cricket Territory Women vs Queensland Women– Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 16th match of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2019-20 will be played between Australia Cricket Territory (ACT) Women and Queensland Fire at the Manuka Oval in Canberra.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (4.30 AM IST) (11:00 AM GMT (January 20)).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Australian Capital Territory Women will face the Queensland Women in the match 16 of the ongoing domestic One-Day competition. The ACT Women are have lost their way after starting the tournament with a couple of wins. They have now lost two back-to-back matches and are languishing at the sixth position in the points table with only eight points to their name.

Queensland, on the other hand, have also won two matches in four outings but have won the bonus point in each of the wins to accumulate a total of 10 points. They are at third place in the table among seven sides. However, they are coming off an 87-run loss at the hands of the New South Wales Women and would love to get back to the winning ways.

Weather Conditions/Report

The forecast for this game is not promising by means. It will be cloudy when the game gets underway and the showers are expected around 2-3 PM local time. The temperature will hover around 24-25 Degrees Celsius according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Report

This is the first match of the tournament at this venue this WNCL this season. Last season, in a couple of matches, the scores of 250 were crossed and it will be interesting to see how the pitch behaves. With the rain around, the teams will look to field first after winning the toss.

Average first innings score: 265 (Two matches played in WNCL 2018-19 season)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 0; Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs

Australia Cricket Territory Women

Claire Koski, Katie Mack, Anna Lanning, Erin Osborne (C), Erica Kershaw, Carly Leeson/Zoe Cooke, Matilda Lugg (WK), Sarah Coyte, Maitlan Brown, Nicola Hancock, Amy Yates.

Bench – Madeline Penna, Carle Leeson/Zoe Cooke.

Queensland Women

Beth Mooney, Kirby Short (C), Laura Harris, Jess Jonassen, Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (WK), Sammy Jo Johnson, Josie Dooley, Delissa Kimmince, Jemma Barsby, Georgia Prestwidge

Bench: Holly Ferling, Mikayla Hinkley.

Top Picks

Erin Osborne, the ACT Women skipper, has so far scored 103 runs and picked three wickets as well. Katie Mack with 159 runs in four innings is their highest run-getter. Amy Yates has sizzled with the ball for ACT Women so far with eight wickets to her name at an average of 12.87 and an economy of 3.81.

Laura Harris has been decent with the bat so far with 133 runs in four matches for Queensland. Sammy Jo Johnson has picked eight wickets in the tournament and her batting is also decent if required. Jess Jonassen should be a very good pick in your Dream11 Fantasy team as she bats at four and also delivers 10 overs regularly picking wickets in every match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Jess Jonassen, Beth Mooney, Sammy Jo Johnson

Vice-Captain – Grace Harris, Katie Mack, Erin Osborne

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Beth Mooney (VC)

Batters – Claire Koski, Katie Mack, Laura Harris

All-Rounders – Erin Osborne, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen (C), Sammy Jo Johnson

Bowlers – Sarah Coyte, Georgia Prestwidge, Jemma Barsby

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Beth Mooney

Batters – Claire Koski, Katie Mack, Laura Harris

All-Rounders – Erin Osborne, Grace Harris (VC), Amy Yates, Sammy Jo Johnson (C)

Bowlers – Maitlan Brown, Nicola Hancock, Georgia Prestwidge.

Expert Advice

Most of them have made Sammy Jo Johnson as C but Jess Jonassen seems to be the perfect captain material as she bats at four and also bowls 10 overs regularly.

Amy Yates, after a great start in the first two matches, has faded away completely. She can also be picked in Grand League as she has been selected only in 30% Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Probable Winners

Queensland Women are expected to win this match.

*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.