Northern Brave are geared up to face Wellington Blaze in the eleventh match of the Women’s Super Smash 2023-24 at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui.
Having recently secured a convincing win against Otago Sparks, Wellington Blaze enters the contest with momentum, while Northern Brave is looking to bounce back after a defeat to Central Hinds. The clash promises an intense battle as both teams strive to deliver their optimal performance in this encounter.
Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, OS-W vs AH-W:
- Date and time: January 1, 2023, 06:30 am IST/ 2:00 pm local/ 1:00 am GMT
- Venue: Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui
Bay Oval Pitch Report:
Famous for its consistently fair playing conditions, Bay Oval offers batters a prime opportunity to amass substantial runs in the early innings, courtesy of a favorable bounce and shorter boundaries. However, as the match progresses, the pitch tends to slow down, thereby shifting the advantage in favor of bowlers during the latter phases of the game.
NB-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jessica McFadyen
- Batters: Caitlin Gurrey, Georgia Plimmer, Sam Curtis
- All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Watkin, Nensi Patel, Marama Downes
- Bowlers: Jess Kerr, Xara Jetly
NB-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Amelia Kerr (c), Jess Watkin (vc)
Choice 2: Nensi Patel (c), Jess Kerr (vc)
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NB-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Jesse Prasad, Holly Topp, Carol Agafili, Chamari Athapaththu
NB-W vs WB-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 2, 1:00 am GMT):
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Squads:
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
Wellington Blaze: Caitlin King, Gemma Sims, Georgia Plimmer, Rebecca Burns, Amelia Kerr (c), Hannah R Francis, Kate Chandler, Nicole Baird, Phoenix Williams, Rachel Bryant, Sophie Devine, Antonia Hamilton (wk), Jessica McFadyen (wk), Jess Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Monique Rees, Natasha Codyre, Xara Jetly