In a highly anticipated encounter, the Canterbury Magicians are set to clash with the Northern Brave in the 18th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2023-24 at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. The thrilling match is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, January 09, promising cricket enthusiasts an exciting display of women’s T20 action.
The Canterbury Magicians, coming off a challenging battle against the Auckland Hearts, experienced a setback in their previous encounter, succumbing to a 4-wicket defeat. Despite putting up a competitive fight, the Magicians fell short, and they will be eager to bounce back with a strong performance against the Northern Brave.
On the other hand, the Northern Brave faced the Otago Sparks in their last outing, where they encountered a 9-wicket defeat, courtesy of the Duckworth-Lewis method. The Brave will be determined to learn from their previous match’s shortcomings and make a strong statement against the Canterbury Magicians.
Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, CM-W vs NB-W:
Date and time: January 9; 06:30 am IST/ 1:00 am GMT/ 2:00 pm local
Venue: Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
Hagley Oval Pitch Report:
The track at Hagley Oval exhibits a lively and responsive character, offering a pronounced bounce that empowers batters to accumulate substantial runs through well-executed shots. As the match unfolds, spinners may identify openings to make an impact. If the team secures the toss, the captain is likely to opt for batting first to establish a commendable total on the scoreboard.
CM-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Laura Hughes
- Batters: Kate Anderson, Caitlin Gurrey
- All-rounders: Frances Mackay, Fatima Sana, Jess Watkin, Marama Downes, Chamari Athapaththu, Nensi Patel
- Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Sarah Asmussen
CM-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Fatima Sana (vc)
Choice 2: Frances Mackay (c), Caitlin Gurrey (vc)
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CM-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Abigale Gerken, Boadicea Lynch, Eve Wolland, Sam Curtis
CM-W vs NB-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 9, 1:00 am GMT):
Squads:
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.
Northern Brave: Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Carol Agafili, Eve Wolland, Sam Curtis, Eimear Richardson (c), Jess Watkin, Marama Downes, Tash Wakelin, Yasmeen Kareem, Caitlin Gurrey (wk), Holly Topp (wk), Jesse Prasad, Kayley Knight, Lucy Boucher, Nensi Patel, Shriya Naidu, Chamari Athapaththu