WNCL 2019-20: Match 24, Queensland Women vs Victoria Women – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 24th match of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2019-20 will be played between Queensland Women and Victoria Women at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (5:30 AM IST) (12:00 AM GMT).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

It will be a crucial game from the perspective of Queensland Women and Victoria Women as both the teams are still in contention to qualify into the finals of WNCL 2019-20. And, the side losing the game will get knocked out from the tournament. Queensland’s batting line up looks quite up to the mark that comprises of Laura Harris and Jemma Barsby, who are contributing well with the bat for their side. On the other hand, their bowlers have done convincingly well. Sammy-Jo Johnson is the second leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far.

Victoria is currently ranked third in the points table with 17 points and they will also look to give a tough fight in the crucial encounter. They will bank on the form of Molly Strano and Elyse Villani, who have done decently well for their team. But, it will take something special for them to defeat the balanced Queensland.

Weather Condition/Report

There are chances of thunderstorm and rain on the match day. The wind will blow at a rate of 17 to 20 km/hr whereas the temperature will deviate between 22 and 29 Degree Celsius throughout the day according to Accuweather.

Pitch Report

The track at Allan Border Field is expected to offer a good battle between the bat and ball. The fast bowlers will get some help from the wicket if they managed to bowl in the right areas of the match. The batsmen will have to get settled on the wicket before they can smack the bowlers all across the park. The side winning the toss will look to bat first.

Average first innings score: 227 (In the previous season of WNCL)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 4; Lost – 0

Injury and Availability News

Lucy Cripps, Elly Donald, Chloe Rafferty, Zoe Griffiths and Amy Vine comes into the 13-member squad as a replacement for Meg Lanning, Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham and Tayla Vlaeminck.

Charli Knott and Georgia Voll have been included in Queensland squad for this match as a replacement for Beth Mooney and Jess Jonassen.

Probable Playing XIs

Victoria Women

Elyse Villani, Amy Vine, Elly Donald, Tess Flintoff, Lucy Cripps, Nicole Faltum (WK), Rhiann O’Donnell, Chloe Rafferty, Alana King, Molly Strano (C), Makinley Blows.

Bench – Courtney Neale, Zoe Griffiths

Queensland Women

Kirby Short (C), Laura Harris, Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Charli Knott, Georgia Redmayne (WK), Georgia Prestwidge, Mikayla Hinkley, Sammy Jo Johnson, Jemma Barsby, Holly Ferling.

Bench: Josie Dooley, Courtney Sipple

Top Picks

Laura Harris and Jemma Barsby will be the obvious pick for any Dream11 Fantasy side. The former has scored 177 runs whereas the latter has mustered 121 runs in this season. Elyse Villani will also play a vital role in the fantasy team as she is scoring runs with great consistency. So far she has amassed 231 runs in six games. Sammy-Jo Johnson is also an important player to be picked in any fantasy teams as she has grabbed 11 wickets in six outings.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Laura Harris, Elyse Villani, Sammy Jo-Johnson

Vice-Captain – Kirby Short, Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper –Georgia Redmayne

Batters – Laura Harris, Elyse Villani (C), Amy Vine, Kirby Short

All-Rounders – Sammy Jo-Johnson (VC), Grace Harris

Bowlers – Georgia Prestwidge, Jemma Barsby, Molly Strano, Alana King

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Georgia Redmayne, Nicole Faltum

Batters – Laura Harris, Elyse Villani, Mikayla Hinkley, Kirby Short (C)

All-Rounders – Sammy Jo-Johnson, Grace Harris (VC)

Bowlers – Molly Strano, Makinley Blows, Holly Ferling

Expert Advice

Victoria will be without its key players like Meg Lanning, Sophie Molineux, Ellyse Perry, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham and Tayla Vlaeminck. So, it will be wise to wait for confirmed XI of the match.

Probable Winners

Queensland Women are expected to win this match.

*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.