NOSW vs WFW Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Aug 22, 2023
We are down to the final few league matches in England’s premier domestic competition - The Hundred, and although we already have the playoff occupants, the battle for the top-spot is still on. Welsh Fire Women and Northern Superchargers Women, who both have qualified for the playoffs already and it would be interesting to see how they come out in this upcoming match.
Both sides have had impressive campaigns, notably Welsh Fire's remarkable transformation under coach Gareth Breese and captain Tammy Beaumont. If Southern Brave defeats Manchester Originals in their final group match, it will serve as the eliminator, as the top three teams are currently well ahead in the women's competition. Fire and Superchargers each secured four wins in their recent five matches, though Superchargers stumbled against Manchester last Sunday.
The match between the two sides is to be played on 22nd August 2023 at the Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds.
NOSW vs WFW Team Previews
Northern Superchargers Women
The Northern Superchargers Women have already secured a spot in the Women’s Hundred 2023 finals, winning five out of seven matches and claiming third place in the points table. In their most recent match against Manchester Originals Women, they suffered a loss. Superchargers Women posted 107 with skipper Hollie Armitage's 46 as the top score, and Georgia Wareham took three wickets. Despite taking the game to the last set, Originals Women managed to win by three wickets. Superchargers Women aim to finish the league stages on a positive note.
Northern Superchargers Women Playing 11
Grace Ballinger, Leah Dobson, Bess Heath, Alice Richards, Georgia Wareham, Hollie Armitage, Jemimah Rodrigues, Kate Cross, Lucy Higham, Marie Kelly, Phoebe Litchfield.
Welsh Fire Women
Just like the Superchargers, Welsh Fire Women have already secured a knockout stage berth. They did so with a convincing win against London Spirit Women. Their trio of Sophia Dunkley, Tammy Beaumont, and Hayley Matthews led them to a formidable total of 161. The bowlers contained Spirit Women to 138/7, resulting in a 23-run victory and consequently a qualification for the finals.
Welsh Fire Women Playing 11
Sarah Bryce, Alex Griffiths, Alex Hartley, Claire Nicholas, Sophia Dunkley, Freya Davies, Georgia Elwiss, Hayley Matthews, Laura Kimmince Harris, Shabnim Ismail, Tammy Beaumont.
NOSW vs WFW Betting Tips
A triumph for the Northern Superchargers would propel them past Welsh Fire into the second spot on the Women's Hundred table before the upcoming round, potentially granting them an initial psychological upper hand. Having suffered a defeat in their recent match in Manchester, the Superchargers face a Welsh Fire team that enters the contest with back-to-back victories. While both teams possess formidable top-order batting lineups, the consensus leans towards Welsh Fire's bowling having a slight advantage, making them a plausible choice for a narrow victory over the Northern Superchargers. Back Welsh Fire Women to win.
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