Women’s Super Smash 2019-20, Match 30: Canterbury Magicians vs Otago Sparks: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 30th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Canterbury Magicians and Otago Sparks at the Hagley Oval in Christchurch.

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 Canterbury Magicians finally got few wins under their belt as they have won two of their last three matches after six straight defeats. Both the wins for the Magicians came against the Northern Spirit who finished the tournament with seven consecutive losses. The Magicians will end their campaign on Tuesday where they take on the Otago Sparks. This will be the last match of the league phase before the Sparks face off the Auckland Hearts in the playoff final.

Weather Condition/Report:

No threat from rain is forecasted at the Hagley Oval for the last league match to be played on Tuesday.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Hayley Oval can be considered as a high-scoring venue as the last season witnessed two 160+ totals by batting first teams. In the ongoing edition, we had successful chases of 138 and 126. If Otago Sparks bat first on Tuesday, we could see a big total coming from them.

Average first innings score: 151 (Women’s Super Smash matches since 2018/19)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, 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.

Canterbury Magicians:

Frankie Mackay (C), Kirsty Nation, Nat Cox, Jacinta Savage, Georgia Edge, Lea Tahuhu, Laura Hughes (WK), Gabby Sullivan, Sarah Asmussen, Missy Banks, Jess Simmons.

Bench – Emma Kench.

Top Picks:

In the last match, Frankie Mackay scored 19 runs and picked up two wickets in the last match which can be considered as her best performance of the tournament. Jacinta Savage has been brilliant with her all-round performances as she aggregated 156 runs and bagged 11 wickets thus far in this competition. Amanda Wellington has scored 119 runs across four innings and has been dismissed only once. She also bagged seven wickets thus far in four matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Frankie Mackay, Suzie Bates, Jacinta Savage

Vice-Captain – Katey Martin, Amanda Wellington, Hayley Jensen.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Kirsty Nation, Millie Cowan, Eden Carson

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

Bowlers – Lea Tahuhu, Amanda Wellington, Hannah Darlington, Jess Simmons

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Katey Martin

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

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

Bowlers – Gabby Sullivan, Lea Tahuhu, Hannah Darlington

Expert Advice:

Since there is no significance for this match towards the playoff chances, both the teams could be seen giving chances to younger players. But as both teams retained their line-ups from last game, we might see top players dropping down themselves in the batting order and bowl fewer overs. Otago Sparks are likely to follow this custom ahead of the playoff final.

Probable Winners:

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