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The Otago Sparks are gearing up to face off against the Canterbury Magicians in Match 12 of the Women’s Super Smash 2023-24 at Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Wednesday, January 3.
As the teams prepare to lock horns on the cricket field, the Otago Sparks currently find themselves in the third position on the points table with two victories from four matches. Their consistent performance has solidified their standing in the tournament, and they are eager to build on their success in the upcoming clash.
On the other hand, the Canterbury Magicians are trailing closely behind, securing the fourth spot with a lone triumph in three fixtures. Despite a slightly slower start to their campaign, the Magicians are determined to turn the tables and climb higher in the standings with a strong showing against the Sparks.
Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, OS-W vs CM-W:
- Date and time: January 3, 2023, 05:00 am IST/ 12:30 pm local/ 11:30 pm GMT (Jan 02)
- Venue: Molyneux Park, Alexandra
Molyneux Park Pitch Report:
Molyneux Park’s track tends to favor batters, offering support to them. As the game progresses, Pacers could potentially benefit, particularly in the later stages. Chasing seems to be the best option at this venue after winning the toss.
OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Polly Inglis, Laura Hughes
- Batters: Suzie Bates, Kate Anderson, Caitlin Blakely, Natalie Cox
- All-rounders: Fraces Mackay, Fatima Sana, Emma Black, Felicity Leydon-Davis
- Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu
OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Suzie Bates (c), Fraces Mackay (vc)
Choice 2: Kate Anderson (c), Fatima Sana (vc)
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OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Boadicea Lynch, Erin Bermingham, Gemma Adams, Harriett Cuttance
OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 3, 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
Canterbury Magicians: Abigale Gerken, Boadicea Lynch, Erin Bermingham, Harriet Graham, Kate Anderson, Natalie Cox, Yssa Cullen, Emma Irwin, Frances Mackay, Jacinta Savage, Jodie Dean, Nicola Clayton, Isobel Sharp (wk), Laura Hughes (c/wk), Abigail Hotton, Gabby Sullivan, Jessica Simmons, Lea Tahuhu, Melissa Banks, Sarah Asmussen
