Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy, 2020: South Group, Southern Vipers vs Western Storm – 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The South Group game in Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 will be played between Southern Vipers and Western Storm at The Rose Bowl in Southampton.

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

Preview:

The last time Southern Vipers played the Western Storm, the former defeated the latter by a margin of 22 runs. Thus far, the Vipers are unbeaten in the tournament. They won all the four games that they have played and have got a great NRR. While they will go into this game as the favourites, they can’t take the Storm lightly. The team won three out of four games and has been going strong in the tournament. They have seemed to be in good form and it will be interesting to see which team gets the better of the other.

Weather Report

It will be a sunny day at the venue with the humidity levels being quite high. There will be a gentle breeze blowing around.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The humid conditions might provide some support to the bowlers. Batsmen should be careful early on and should spend some time in the middle before playing their shots.

Average first innings score: 232 (Only game played at this venue in this tournament)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Southern Vipers:

Georgia Adams (c), Ella McCaughan, Maia Bouchier, Charlotte Dean, Paige Scholfield, Emily Windsor, Carla Rudd (wk), Tara Norris, Alice Monaghan, Charlotte Taylor, Providence Cowdrill.

Bench: Cassidy McCarthy, Danielle Wyatt, Lauren Bell, Freya Kemp, Ella Chandler

Western Storm:

Fi Morris, Lauren Parfitt, Sophie Luff (c), Georgia Hennessy, Natasha Wraith (wk), Katie George, Alex Griffiths, Lauren Parfitt, Emma Corney, Claire Nicholas, Niamh Holland.

Bench: Emily Edgcombe, Danielle Gibson, Lauren Filer, Steph Hutchins, Anya Shrubsole, Abbie Whybrow.

Top Picks:

Tara Norris picked up 11 wickets in 4 matches and has got an average of 12 with the ball.

Paige Scholfield picked up 7 wickets in 4 matches at an average of 14 and an economy rate just over 3.

Charlie Dean scored 154 runs at an average of 77 with the bat and has even registered a half-century. She also picked up 5 wickets.

Providence Cowdrill has accumulated 3 wickets in 2 matches and is a good option to have in your team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Georgia Hennessy, Georgia Adams

Vice-Captain Options – Sophie Luff, Fi Morris

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Nat Wraith

Batters – Georgia Hennessy (c), Georgia Adams, Sophie Luff (vc)

All-Rounders – Fi Morris, Tara Norris, Paige Scholfield, Emily Windsor

Bowlers – Claire Nicholas, Charlie Dean, Niamh Holland

12^th Man – Alex Griffiths

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Carla Rudd, Nat Wraith

Batters – Georgia Hennessy, Georgia Adams (c), Sophie Luff, Lauren Parfitt

All-Rounders – Fi Morris (vc), Tara Norris

Bowlers – Claire Nicholas, Charlie Dean, Providence Cowdrill

12^th Man – Alex Griffiths

(Note: Players with 9 credits or less can only be chosen as the 12th man. This feature will only come into play if one of 11 players of your team is not the part of the playing XI.)

Expert Advice:

There are some great options available for this match. Having more all-rounders will be great for your 11Wickets Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Southern Vipers are expected to win this encounter.

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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.