In what promises to be an exciting showdown in the Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, Central Hinds are set to lock horns with Wellington Blaze in Match 17 at McLean Park in Napier on January 07.
Central Hinds, coming off a frustrating encounter against Canterbury Magicians where the match was ultimately abandoned, will be eager to make amends in their upcoming fixture. Weather conditions played spoilsport in their last game, denying both teams an opportunity to showcase their skills on the field. With a point shared from the abandoned fixture, Central Hinds will be looking to gain a full two points against Wellington Blaze.
Wellington Blaze, on the other hand, enter the contest on the back of a convincing victory over Auckland Hearts. In their previous match, Wellington successfully chased down the target set by Auckland Hearts, securing a five-wicket win. The victory demonstrated the team’s resilience and batting prowess, boosting their confidence as they face Central Hinds in the upcoming clash.
Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, CH-W vs WB-W:
- Date and time: January 8, 2023, 10:30 am IST / 05:00 am GMT/ 05:00 pm LOCAL
- Venue: McLean Park, Napier
McLean Park Pitch Report:
Known for its high-scoring reputation, McLean Park provides batters with ample opportunities to rack up significant scores, courtesy of its shorter boundaries. Although the pitch tends to slow down as the fixtures progress, bowlers will have to employ their variations effectively to impede scoring. The captain, upon winning the toss, may contemplate choosing to bat first.
CH-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicket-keepers: Jessica McFadyen, Natalie Dodd
- Batters: Georgia Plimmer, Hollie Armitage
- All-rounders: Amelia Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Flora Devonshire, Georgia Atkinson
- Bowlers: Jess Kerr, Hannah Rowe, Rosemary Mair
CH-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Amelia Kerr (c), Leigh Kasperek (vc)
Choice 2: Georgia Plimmer (c), Hollie Armitage (vc)
Also READ: Women’s Super Smash 2023-24: Complete squads of all six teams
CH-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Mikaela Greig, Nicole Baird, Phoenix Williams
CH-W vs WB-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 8, 05:00 am GMT):
Squads:
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.
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
