LSW vs TRW Match Preview
In their last game of the season, Trent Rockets threw away almost a certain victory. They lost 5 wickets in the space of 13 deliveries to face a collapse from 102 for 2 to 107 for 7 before ending up on the losing team against the Northern Superchargers. But the opening batswoman Bryony Smith hit 9 boundaries and 3 sixes to score a super 70 from 44 balls. Rockets needed just 43 runs from 35 balls at one stage. However, the Superchargers' spinners Lucy Higham and Linsey Smith turned the game around on its head.
The total scored by Northern Superchargers did not appear to be sufficient as Trent Rockets placed themselves ahead in the game by collecting 33 runs for no wickets in their first 25 deliveries. The Supercharger's opening bowlers provided too much width to Lee and Smith. Although Lee lost her wicket for 16, Smith was well and truly on the way, reaching her fifty in 32 balls. This is her second fifty in the 100-ball format. Rockets required just 33 runs from 25 at a stage but the picture suddenly changed and the next 16 balls saw 5 Trent wickets going down.
The London Spirit women had to endure a loss against Southern Brave women in their last full game of the competition. Maia Bouchier scored an unbeaten and classy fifty to take the Southern Brave women's team to a win. Heather Knight was in good form for London Spirit in their last game. She scored a top 44 from 27 balls. But it was Georgia Adams that shone with the ball for the Southern Braves. The London leg spinner Sarah Glenn kept the Spirit team in the hunt for a victory but a clever innings from Maitlan Brown towards the end secured a win for Southern Brave.
The London Spirit team is currently positioned in the 6th spot in the women's Hundred competition points table for the 2023 season. They have had to endure one loss from 3 matches in the league. The 2 other matches of the league ended up with no result for the team. They have 2 points at the moment. Heather Knight was the leading run-getter for London Spirit scoring 44 runs with a strike rate of 162 while hitting 7 fours in the process. Danielle Gibson also scored 28 runs with a strike rate of 140. Sarah Glenn was the pick of the bowlers for London Spirit picking up 3 wickets while bowling with an excellent strike rate of 3.75.
Weather Report
The conditions are likely to be partially cloudy and you can expect temperatures in the region of 22 degrees.
Pitch Report
This game between London Spirit women and Trent Rockets women will be played at the historic venue of the Lords. Both these teams will be keen to record the first victory of the season. Lords is the home for cricket and a terrific venue for both batswomen and bowlers. If there are overcast conditions, all seamers will get help from the track, especially with the new ball. Any team while batting first will be aiming for a score over 140 runs to be in a good position.
The wicket on offer at the Lord's is usually a batting-friendly one. However, it does offer help to the fast bowlers, especially the swing bowlers.
Notable stats
Beth Mooney has a great average in her last 6 games.
Beth Mooney has scored 205 runs from her last 6 innings for London spirit women with an average of 51.25.
Nat Sciver-Brunt has a great average for Trent Rockets.
Nat Sciver-Brunt has scored 281 runs from her last 8 innings for the Rockets with an average of 56.20.
Team News
There are no apparent injury worries for both teams thus far. You can expect entire teams to be available for a game tomorrow.
LSW vs TRW Probable 11
LSW Playing 11
- Grace Harris
- Danielle Gibson
- Heather Knight (C)
- Melie Kerr
- Richa Ghosh (Wk)
- Grace Scrivens
- Sarah Glenn
- Charlotte Dean
- Niamh Fiona Holland
- Tara Norris
- Lauren Filer
TRW Playing 11
- Bryony Smith
- Lizelle Lee (Wk)
- Naomi Dattani
- Nat Sciver-Brunt (C)
- Harmanpreet Kaur
- Fran Wilson
- Joanne Gardner
- Katherine Sciver-Brunt
- Alana King
- Alexa Stonehouse
- Kirstie Gordon
Dream11 Prediction
Although the London Spirit women will have a home-turf advantage, their batting order does not look promising. The Trent Rockets women have been expensive with their bowling. They will be looking to bounce back with more effort. Although the Rockets had to endure a collapse in their last match, they have a terrific batting line-up and you can expect them to have an edge while going into this contest.
Top Picks
Nat Sciver Brunt: Sciver Brunt has been a consistent batter for Trent Rockets in the competition. You can bet on her to score more runs in the contest.
Bryony Smith: Bryoni Smith has scored 188 runs from her last 9 innings with an average of 20.88. But she was in great nick in the Rockets' last match. She is also a leading bowler for Trent Rockets in the Hundred for the 2023 season.
Amelia Kerr: Amelia Kerr has scored 125 runs in her last 7 innings with an average of 20.83. She has also picked up 9 wickets in this period.
Beth Mooney: Beth Mooney has scored 205 runs from her last 6 innings with an average of 51.25.
LSW vs TRW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: L Lee
Batters: H Knight, H Kaur, B Smith
All-rounders: N Sciver (C), A Kerr (VC), N Dattani
Bowlers: A King, S Glenn, C Dean, K Gordon
