Women’s Super Smash 2019-20, Match 16: Otago Sparks vs Northern Spirit: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 16th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Otago Sparks and Northern Spirit at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra.

The match starts at 12:40 PM local time (11:40 PM GMT – Prev Day) (5:10 AM IST).

This game can be viewed on Star Sports Select 1 SD/HD in India. Live streaming available on Hotstar.

Preview:

The struggling Otago Sparks will be in action on Sunday during the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 game against the Northern Spirit in Alexandra. The Sparks have featured in five matches thus far but won one only game despite star players in their side. The margin of defeats is also a worrying factor as their NRR reads -1.395. On the other hand, the Northern Spirit is in slightly better position having won two of the four matches. Interestingly, the only win of the Sparks in this season came against the Spirit only. Suzie Bates’ unbeaten century helped Sparks finish on 184/1 and Northern Spirit came close by posting 175/4 in the reply.

Weather Condition/Report:

The game to be hosted by the Molyneux Park in Alexandra is expected to be clear from any interruption as no rain is expected on Sunday here.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Alexandra hosted only Women’s Super Smash game in the last season which also between the Sparks and Spirit. The Otago team were on the losing side despite posting 150 batting first. Both the teams had opening stands over 90 at nearly 9 runs an over. This shows how easy it is to score runs against the new ball before it starts to grip for the slow bowlers with the softer ball.

Average first innings score: 150 (Women’s Super Smash 2018/19)

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

Injury and Availability:

Amanda-Jade Wellington has joined the Otago Sparks and is likely to play against the Northern Spirit.

Probable Playing XIs:

Otago Sparks:

Suzie Bates, Millie Cowan, Katey Martin (C & WK), Hayley Jensen, Hannah Darlington, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Bella James, Eden Carson, Emma Black, Sophie Gray, Sophie Oldershaw.

Bench – Marina Lamplough, Caitlin Blakely.

Northern Spirit:

Katie Gurrey, Felicity Leydon-Davis (C), Kate Anderson, Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Carolyn Esterhuizen, Brooke Halliday, Lucy Boucher, Lauren Heaps, Lily Mulivai, Eimear Richardson, Charlotte Sarsfield.

Bench – Olivia Lobb.

Top Picks:

Emma Black has been impressive in this season with 7 wickets from 5 matches that too at an economy of 6.16. Just like Emma for Otago, Lauren Heaps has been the Northern Spirit’s leading wicket-taker and most economical bowler in this season. She picked up six wickets and conceded runs at 7.15 RPO. Katie Gurrey’s streak of 70+ scores came to an end but is expected to bounce back on Sunday with another big score.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Katie Gurrey, Suzie Bates, Katey Martin

Vice-Captain – Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Amanda Wellington, Hayley Jensen.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Katey Martin (VC)

Batters – Katie Gurrey (C), Millie Cowan, Eden Carson

All-Rounders – Felicity Leydon-Davis, Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates

Bowlers – Lauren Heaps, Amanda Wellington, Emma Black

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bernadine Bezuidenhout (VC), Katey Martin

Batters – Katie Gurrey (VC), Brooke Halliday, Bella James

All-Rounders – Hayley Jensen, Kate Anderson, Suzie Bates (C)

Bowlers – Amanda Wellington, Carolyn Esterhuizen, Hannah Darlington

Expert Advice:

If we select two keepers, only a maximum of three all-rounders can be picked. This meant it will be tough to fit Hayley Jensen who is not a popular pick in the Dream11 fantasy. She can be picked only if one of Bezuidenhout and Leydon-Davis can be skipped. We excluded the later in our 2nd Suggestion get Jensen.

Probable Winners:

Otago Sparks are expected to edge past the Northern Spirit in this fixture.

*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.