WB vs NBW Match Preview
Amelia Kerr has been the leading run-getter for the Wellington Blaze side this year in Super Smash for women. In the 3 games played so far in the tournament Kerr has already amassed 111 runs. She has scored these runs at an average of 37.00 and a strike rate of 111. She has hit 13 fours during her time at the crease. Maddy Green is another batter for Blaze doing a reasonable job. She has scored 68 runs from 3 matches with an average of 34.00 and a strike rate of 106.25. She has hit 5 boundaries during her efforts. R M Burns is the 3rd highest scorer for Wellington with 67 runs from 3 games at a strike rate of 128.84 and an average of 22.33.
J M Kerr is the top bowler for Wellington Blaze having picked up 6 wickets thus far at a top average of 12.83 and an economy rate of 6.41. She is picking up wickets at a strike rate of 12.00. L M Kasperek has also done a fair job for Wellington Blaze in the competition picking up 5 wickets for just 34 runs. She has an incredible average of 6.80 at the moment and a terrific economy rate of 4.25 to boot. X A Jetly has also performed well for Wellington with the ball, picking up 5 wickets for 72 runs at an average of 14.40.
The top batter for Northern Brave women at the moment is Sam Curtis. She has scored 103 runs from 3 innings at a strike rate of 117.04 and an average of 34.33. She has hit 9 fours and 3 sixes in this period. C A Gurrey has played in a couple of matches to score 87 runs with a good strike rate of 135.93. She has hit 15 boundaries so far. The other batswoman that is doing a good job for Northern Brave women is B Bezuidenhout. She has scored 67 runs from 3 outings with a strike rate of 109.83 and an average of 22.33.
The leading wicket-taker for Northern Brave women has been A Wellington with 4 wickets from 3 games at an average of 19.00. She is picking up these wickets at a healthy strike rate of 18.00. P C Graham has also fared well in this tournament by picking up 4 wickets with an average of 21.25. She is bowling with a strike rate of 16.5. K A Knight has picked up 3 scalps for 39 runs and as a result, she is averaging 13 runs apiece at the moment. She is also bowling at a decent economy rate of 6.50 at the moment.
Weather Report
There is an early morning possibility of rain during this game. Even if the rain doesn't come down the conditions are likely to remain cloudy. This will help the quicker bowlers from both teams. The temperatures for this game are likely to hover close to 24 degrees during the match. You can expect a moderate breeze of 13 km/hr during the day.
Pitch Report
The surface on offer at the Basin Reserve in wellington is a good one. It will help the batters and bowlers equally. The faster bowlers will have an advantage on this track in initial overs where there will be some lateral movement on offer for the bowlers. The spinners will have an advantage in the middle overs of the innings.
Notable stats
Wellington Blaze women lead the head-to-head between the two sides.
If you look at the last 5 matches played between these two sides, you will find the Wellington Blaze women leading the head-to-head 4-1.
None of the Wellington Blaze women have scored a fifty so far.
The highest score recorded for the Wellington Blaze women is 46 from A C Kerr. None of their batters has scored a fifty so far in the competition.
Team News
None of the players from either team have reported any injury worries. So, the entire sides will be available for selection in this game.
WB vs NBW Probable 11
WB Playing 11
- Jessica McFadyen (Wk)
- Amelia Kerr (C)
- Maddy Green
- Rebecca Burns
- Thamsyn Newton
- Georgia Plimmer
- Kate Chandler
- Sophie Devine
- Jess Kerr
- Maneka Singh
- Xara Jetly
NBW Playing 11
- Holly Topp (Wk)
- Caitlin Gurrey
- Bernadine Bezuidenhout
- Yasmeen Kareem
- Brooke Halliday
- Lucy Boucher
- Eimear Richardson (C)
- Nensi Patel
- Lauren Heaps
- Kayley Knight
- Marina Lamplough
Dream11 Prediction
Even though the Northern Brave women have finally managed to get themselves on the points table by winning the last game, they will still be the underdogs for this match. The Wellington Blaze women have scored 3 wins in a row and are positioned at the top of the table. They are also playing at home and will be aware of the playing conditions as a result. So, we will bet with Wellington Blaze women to win this game and consolidate their position at the top of the table.
Top Picks
A C Kerr: She is the leading batter for Wellington Blaze at the moment with 111 runs from 3 matches. The future progress of Wellington Blaze women in the competition will depend largely on how she does in the competition.
M L Green: M L Green has done a decent job in the competition by scoring 68 runs at an average of 34. She is an ideal foil for the likes of Amelia Kerr and co. You can bet on her to score big runs in this game.
A Wellington: Wellington is doing a good job for Northern Brave women with the ball at the moment. She has also picked up 4 wickets in 3 games and is looking hungry for more.
P C Graham: Pc Graham has also picked up 4 wickets so far in the tournament and has bowled with an economy rate of 7.72. She may pick up more in this game.
WB vs NBW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: J. McFadyen
Batters: M. Green, B. Bezuidenhout, C. Gurrey, S. Barriball
All-rounders: L. Kasperek, S. Devine (VC), A. Kerr (C)
Bowlers: J. Kerr, X. Jetly, A. Wellington
