Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy, 2020: South Group, Western Storm vs Sunrisers – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report and Injury Update

Match Details:

The upcoming match of South Group in Rachael Heyhoe-Flint Trophy 2020 to be played between Western Storm and Sunrisers at County Ground, Bristol, on Saturday.

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

Preview:

As the group matches are coming to an end, Western Storm are taking on Sunrisers in one of the four matches to be played on Saturday. Western Storm is one of the top perfo1rmers in the tournament from the South Group and are placed second in the South Group with three wins in five games. They are coming into this game after a loss in their last game after falling short of 32 runs against the table topper. The Storm won their last meeting with the Sunrisers and are expected to continue their good form against them.

On the other side, Sunrisers will be looking to end their disappointing season on a good note. They are at the bottom in the South Group with five defeats in five games. Their inexperienced squad and form with the bat is the main reason behind their poor performance this year. The last time they met the Western Storm, they lost the match by a humbling margin of 86 runs.

Weather Report:

The weather is suitable for a cricket match and will be mostly sunny during the course of the game. The temperature will be around 15 Degree Celsius with zero chances of rain during the match time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Only two matches have been played this season at this venue and it was an even pitch for both bowling and batting. However, batting first looks good on this pitch as it will become slower with time.

Average first innings score:  236 (On the basis of two matches in the tournament at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:  W – 1, L –1 (On the basis two matches in the tournament at this venue)

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Western Storm:

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

Bench: Emily Edgcombe, Steph Hutchins, Anya Shrubsole, Abbie Whybrow, Niamh Holland.

Sunrisers:

Amara Carr (c) (wk), Cordelia Griffith, Alice Macleod, Naomi Dattani, Hayley Brown, Kelly Castle, Jo Gardner, Grace Scrivens, Katie Midwood, Sonali Patel, Katie Wolfe.

Bench: Gaya Gole, Scarlett Hughes, Emily Thorpe, Mia Rogers.

Top Picks:

Sophie Luff is the top-scorer from her team and second in the tournament with 336 runs at an average of 84. She is coming into this game with a 79 in her last game and a century in her last outing at this venue.

Fi Morris is the leading wicket-taker for her team in this tournament with 10 wickets in five games. She should be included in your Dream11 fantasy squad.

Joe Gardner is the leading run-scorer for her team with 161 runs at an average of 32.20. She also has 6 wickets which is the highest for her team.

Georgia Hennessy scored 86 runs and took 3 wickets in her last match at this venue and is also the second leading wicket-taker for her team in this tournament.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Sophie Luff, Georgia Hennessy

Vice-Captain Options – Joe Gardner, Fi Morris

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Amara Carr

Batters –  Cordelia Griffith, Georgia Hennessy (c), Sophie Luff, Katie Midwood

All-Rounders – Kelly Castle, Joe Gardner, Fi Morris (vc)

Bowlers – Katie Wolfe, Sonali Patel, Lauren Filer. 

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Natasha Wraith

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

All-Rounders – Kelly Castle, Joe Gardner (vc), Fi Morris, Naomi Dattani

Bowlers – Katie Wolfe, Sonali Patel, Claire Nicholas

Expert Advice:

Georgia Hennessy was the top performer with both the ball and bat in her last match at this venue. It is advisable to pick her as your Dream11 fantasy team’s captain.

Probable Winners:

Western Storm is expected to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.