In the forthcoming Match 30 of the Women’s Summer Smash 2023-24, the Otago Sparks are all set to confront the Northern Brave at the renowned University Oval in Dunedin. A thrilling competition awaits as both squads strive to fortify their standings in the standings.
Preceding the showdown, Otago Sparks stand in a favorable position, clinching the third position with five triumphs out of nine matches played in the tournament so far. Conversely, the Northern Brave, currently positioned fourth, are in close proximity to their upcoming adversaries.
Preview of Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, OS-W vs NB-W:
- Date and time: January 23, 2024, 05:00 am IST/ 11:30 pm GMT/ 12:30 pm local
- Venue: University Oval, Dunedin
Insights on University Oval Pitch:
The University Oval cricket pitch is known for favoring batsmen, providing numerous opportunities for them to amass substantial runs. However, skillful bowlers can exert pressure in the initial overs through precise swing and movement. As the game progresses, spinners may also become pivotal contributors.
Fantasy Picks for OS-W vs NB-W Dream11:
- Keeper: Bella James
- Batswomen: Suzie Bates, Marina Lamplough, Caitlin Gurrey, Caitlin Blakely
- All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Jess Watkin, Nensi Patel, Marama Downes, Emma Black
- Bowler: Eden Carson
Ideal Choices for OS-W vs NB-W Dream11 Captain and Vice-Captain:
Option 1: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Suzie Bates (vc)
Option 2: Caitlin Blakely (c), Eden Carson (vc)
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Backup picks for OS-W vs NB-W Dream11 Forecast:
Olivia Gain, Poppy-Jay Watkins, Tash Wakelin, Yasmeen Kareem
OS-W vs NB-W Dream11 Team for the current fixture (January 23, 11:30 pm GMT):
Teams:
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.
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
