Women's Super Smash 2019-20, Match 23: Auckland Hearts vs Central Hinds: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 23rd match of the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Auckland Hearts and Central Hinds at the Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.

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:

Central Hinds now face a do-or-die situation having lost five of the eight matches they played in the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20. With only three wins in their kitty, the Hinds have to win their remaining two matches and hope for the best possible results in other matches. They will now tour Auckland to face the Auckland Hearts at the Eden Park Outer Oval. The Hearts have won five of the seven matches they played. Another win will ensure their top-three finish as only Otago Sparks have a chance to finish with six wins while the Wellington Blaze is on the top with 8 wins in as many games.

Weather Condition/Report:

Saturday is expected to be cloudy around the Eden Park Outer Oval but no rain is forecasted during the match timings.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The slowness of the Eden Park Outer Oval was once again on display as Auckland Hearts won defending 117 in the match against Canterbury Magicians. The Canterbury team were going well in the chase before collapsing in the second half when the required rate was around 7. It was the first time since 2018 that a team won defending a target. The pitch usually doesn’t allow the first batting teams to go past 120.

Average first innings score: 116 (Women’s T20s since 2018)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Auckland Hearts:

Anna Peterson (C), Saachi Shahri, Katie Perkins, Natasha van Tilburg, Holly Huddleston, Regina Lilii, Bella Armstrong, Arlene Kelly, Fran Jonas, Izzy Gaze, Roz McNeill.

Bench – Tariel Lamb, Amie Hucker.

Central Hinds:

Jess Watkin (Co-Captain), Emily Cunningham, Natalie Dodd (WK), Anlo Van Deventer, Hannah Rowe (Co-Captain), Mikaela Greig, Melissa Hansen, Claudia Green, Monique Rees, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Atkinson.

Bench – Ashtuti Kumar, Kate Baxter.

Top Picks:

Katie Perkins continuing her streak of 25+ scores in this Women’s Super Smash as she aggregated 315 runs in seven innings at an average of 78.75 with three fifties. Anna Paterson continues to be among wickets as he picked up 11 from 7 matches while Arlene Kelly bagged 8 wickets. Both the Auckland players have conceded runs at an economy of 6.14 only. Natalie Dodd has been the most consistent batter for Hinds with three 40+ scores in 8 matches. Dodd scored 20+ runs in six of the 8 innings in this tournament.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Anna Peterson, Katie Perkins, Jess Watkin

Vice-Captain – Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair, Arlene Kelly

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Natalie Dodd

Batters – Emily Cunningham, Saachi Shahri, Katie Perkins

All-Rounders – Anna Peterson (C), Jess Watkin, Arlene Kelly, Hannah Rowe (VC)

Bowlers – Holly Huddleston, Bella Armstrong, Rosemary Mair

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Natasha van Tilburg

Batters – Anlo Van Deventer, Emily Cunningham, Katie Perkins (VC)

All-Rounders – Anna Peterson, Jess Watkin (C), Mikaela Greig, Hannah Rowe

Bowlers – Holly Huddleston, Bella Armstrong, Rosemary Mair

Expert Advice:

Hannah Rowe started the tournament with a 3-wicket haul and in next six matches, she combined to take only one wicket. Rowe went 5 consecutive matches without taking a wicket before a 3-fer against Otago on Thursday. Despite her poor show, she is currently the highest wicket-taker for the Hinds in this tournament. She is expected to be amongst wickets in the game to be played on Saturday.

Probable Winners:

Auckland Hearts are expected to register their 6th win of the tournament.

*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.