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In a highly anticipated clash of the Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, the Otago Sparks are set to lock horns with the Central Hinds in Match 27 at the historic University Oval in Dunedin.
The Otago Sparks are coming off a closely contested match against the Auckland Hearts, where they unfortunately fell short by a mere 9 runs. Despite putting up a spirited performance, the Sparks were unable to chase down the target set by the Hearts. As they gear up for their next encounter, the Sparks will be eager to bounce back with a strong showing in front of their home crowd.
On the flip side, the Central Hinds are riding high on confidence after a convincing victory in their previous fixture against the Auckland Hearts. The Hinds managed to secure an 18-run win, showcasing their prowess in both batting and bowling departments.
Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, OS-W vs CH-W:
- Date and time: January 19, 2024, 05:00 am IST/ 11:30 pm GMT/ 12:30 pm local
- Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
University Oval Pitch Report:
The cricket pitch at University Oval is known to favor batters, providing them with ample opportunities to score substantial runs. However, skilled bowlers can exert pressure in the initial overs by employing precise swing and movement. As the match progresses, spinners might also play a crucial role.
OS-W vs CH-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeeper: Bella James
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Holie Armitage, Thamsyn Newton, Caitlin Blakely, Mikaela Greig
- All-rounders: Emma Black, Felicity Leydon-Davis, Georgia Atkinson
- Bowlers: Hannah Rowe, Eden Carson
OS-W vs CH-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Suzie Bates (c), Hannah Rowe (vc)
Choice 2: Holie Armitage (c), Emma Black (vc)
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OS-W vs CH-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Olivia Gain, Poppy-Jay Watkins, Ocean Bartlett, Kate Gaging
OS-W vs CH-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 19, 11:30 pm GMT):
Squads:
Otago Sparks: Caitlin Blakely, Olivia Gain, Poppy-Jay Watkins, Gemma Adams, Harriett Cuttance, Saffron Wilson, Suzie Bates, Bella James (wk), Polly Inglis, Chloe Deerness, Eden Carson, Emma Black, Felicity Leydon-Davis (c), Hayley Jensen, Louisa Kotkamp, Molly Loe, Paige Loggenberg, Sophie Oldershaw.
Central Hinds: Aniela Apperley, Emma McLeod, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Mikaela Greig, Thamsyn Newton, Flora Devonshire, Georgia Atkinson, Ocean Bartlett, Kate Gaging (wk), Natalie Dodd (c/wk), Ashtuti Kumar, Claudia Green, Hannah Rowe, Melissa Hansen, Rosemary Mair, Hollie Armitage.
