Women’s Super Smash 2019-20, Match 18: Otago Sparks vs Canterbury Magicians: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 18th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Otago Sparks and Canterbury Magicians 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 Otago Sparks bounced back with a close win against the Northern Spirit whom they defeated by 10 runs on Sunday. The Sparks lost four of their first five matches before the win against the Northern Spirit. The International Stars Suzie Bates, Hayley Jansen and Amanda Wellington came to rescue the struggling side. They will now face the Canterbury Magicians on Monday afternoon. The Magicians have lost all the four matches in this tournament despite the consistency of their captain Frankie Mackay.

Weather Condition/Report:

The game between Sparks and Magicians at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra is expected to be away from rain interruptions.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Molyneux Park in Alexandra witnessed a successful chase of 151 by Northern Spirit in the previous season. However, this on Sunday, they fell 10 runs short while chasing 147 against the Otago Sparks. The common thing across both these matches was the way the pitch behaved. Runs came at a good pace when the ball was new but batters found it tough when the slow bowlers found grip with the softer ball.

Average first innings score: 148 (Women’s T20 since 2018/19)

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

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Otago Sparks:

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

Bench – Marina Lamplough, Caitlin Blakely.

Canterbury Magicians:

Frankie Mackay (C), Kirsty Nation, Nat Cox, Allie Mace-Cochrane, Jacinta Savage, Laura Hughes (WK), Gabby Sullivan, Ella Chandler, Missy Banks, Sarah Asmussen, Jess Simmons.

Bench – Emma Kench.

Top Picks:

Frankie Mackay has been quite consistent with the bat in the tournament with scores of 44, 49, 21 and 56*. The only time Mackay ended up scoring less than 40 runs, she picked up a wicket. Hence, she earned at least 60 points in all three matches. Hayley Jensen was the top performer on Sunday as she scored 21 runs and claimed a 3-wicket haul. She found assistance from the pitch which helped her to be successful with the ball. Amanda Wellington scored 21 runs and picked up two wickets in the first game of the tournament she played.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Frankie Mackay, Suzie Bates, Katey Martin

Vice-Captain – Jacinta Savage, Amanda Wellington, Hayley Jensen.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Kirsty Nation, Nat Cox, Eden Carson

All-Rounders – Frankie Mackay (C), Hayley Jensen (VC), Suzie Bates, Jacinta Savage

Bowlers – Gabby Sullivan, Amanda Wellington, Hannah Darlington

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Kirsty Nation, Allie Mace-Cochrane, Bella James

All-Rounders – Frankie Mackay (VC), Hayley Jensen, Jacinta Savage, Suzie Bates (C)

Bowlers – Gabby Sullivan, Amanda Wellington, Hannah Darlington

Expert Advice:

Considering the consistency of the players and their recent performances, we have picked the same players from all-rounders and bowlers’ category in both of our Suggested XIs. Emma Black, in the bowlers’ category, can be given a look who has picked up seven wickets in the tournament.

Probable Winners:

Otago Sparks are expected to get better of the Canterbury Magicians.

*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.