Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy, 2020: North Group, Lightning vs Northern Diamonds – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details

The North Group match of the Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 is all set to be played between Lightning and Northern Diamonds at the Grace Road in Leicester.

This match is scheduled to start at 10:30 AM Local Time (3:00 PM IST).

Preview

With two wins in their first two matches, Northern Diamonds will be keen to continue their winning momentum when they lock horns with Lightning in their third group match. Lightning has not got off to the best start as they have lost their first two games. This will be a clash between the team at the top of the Group A table and the team at the bottom.

Both teams battled each other last week, where the Diamonds emerged victorious by nine runs. Natalie Sciver scored a brilliant century for the Diamonds, while Linsey Smith backed her with figures of 2/36. The top order of Lightning was in terrific touch in the last match as Beaumont, Sarah Bryce, and  Kathryn Bryce scored a fifty each.

Weather Report

There are no predictions for rain in Leicester. The temperature will stay around 13 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Report

This is the first match of the RHF Trophy taking place at Grace Road. This venue has not hosted an international match since 1999. However, the conditions can be expected to favour the batsmen and the quick bowlers. 

Average 1st innings score: N/A

Record of Chasing Teams: N/A

Injury & Availability News

Kirstie Gordon and Tammy Beaumont will be unavailable for Lightning. 

Katherine Brunt, Natalie Sciver, Lauren Winfield, and Linsey Smith will be unavailable for Northern Diamonds. 

Probable Playing XIs

Lightning

Abbey Freeborn, Alicia Presland, Sarah Bryce, Kathryn Bryce, Bethany Harmer, Lucy Higham, Ria Fackrell, Teresa Graves, Ilenia Sims, Sophie Munro, Grace Ballinger

Bench: Nancy Harman, Leah Kellogg.  

Northern Diamonds

Ami Campbell, Hollie Armitage, Leah Dobson, Sterie Kalis, Layla Tipton, Jenny Gunn, Bess Heath, Alex MacDonald, Phoebe Graham, Beth Langston, Katie Levick. 

Bench: Rachel Slater, Ella Telford.

Top Picks

Sophie Munro will be the prime pick from Lightning. Sophie played in the first two matches and picked up four wickets for her team.

Jenny Gunn scalped three wickets in the first two games for Northern Diamonds. Her economy rate was 4.40 in the two games.

Kathryn Bryce led her team from the front in the previous match against Northern Diamonds. However, half-century could not help her team win the match.  In the absence of the international stars, Bryce will look to score more runs in this match. She had also picked up a five-wicket haul with the ball.

Sarah Bryce is the leading run-scorer for Lightning. She scored 109 runs in two matches

Captain and Vice-Captain Options

Captain Options – Kathryn Bryce

Vice-Captain Options – Sophie Munro, Jenny Gunn

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Sarah Bryce

Batters – Hollie Armitage, Ria Fackrell, Leah Dobson, Bethany Harmer

All-Rounders – Kathryn Bryce (c), Alicia Presland, Jenny Gunn

Bowlers – Sophie Munro (vc), Beth Langston, Ilenia Sims

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Bess Heath, Sarah Bryce

Batters – Hollie Armitage, Ria Fackrell,  Bethany Harmer

All-Rounders – Jenny Gunn (vc), Alicia Presland, Kathryn Bryce (c)

Bowlers – Sophie Munro, Beth Langston, Ilenia Sims

Expert Advice

In the absence of Natalie Sciver and Lauren Winfield, Sterre Kalis has a golden opportunity to prove herself in the batting unit. Kalis could score a lot of runs in this match. It is advisable to pick her in your Dream11 Fantasy team. 

Probable Winners

Nothern Diamonds are expected to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.