Women's Super Smash 2019-20, Match 13: Central Hinds vs Canterbury Magicians: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 13th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Central Hinds and Canterbury Magicians at the McLean Park in Napier.

The match starts at 3:30 PM local time (2:30 AM GMT) (8:00 AM IST).

Preview:

The runners-up of the last edition, Canterbury Magicians had a tough start to the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 as they lost all the three matches they played in the first week of the tournament. They lost chasing to Central Hinds and Auckland Hearts on the first day going down against the Wellington Blaze. Gabby Sullivan’s hat-trick couldn’t save the Magicians from a hat-trick of defeats.

They will now face Central Hinds who also lost each of their last three matches. Hinds, however, defeated Magicians in the opening game of the tournament. The Hinds recorded totals of 161/6 and 172/6 against Northern Spirit which were chased down comfortably. Central Hinds were bowled out for just 56 against the Blaze; the lowest total in the competition thus far.

Weather Condition/Report:

Cloudy weather is expected at the McLean Park in Napier from the afternoon but no rain is expected during the match timings.

Pitch Condition/Report:

McLean Park in Napier has hosted only one Women’s match in the last ten years. The visiting India Women faced the home side in an ODI and comfortably chased down the target of 193 in only 33 overs. The McLean Park has regularly witnessed 200+ totals in the Men’s Super Smash matches. A belter of a track will be laid for the doubleheader on Monday. In the most probable scenario, we can expect at least 300 runs in the game between Hinds and Magicians.

Average first innings score: N/A

Record of chasing teams: N/A

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Central Hinds:

Jess Watkin (Co-Captain), Emily Cunningham, Natalie Dodd (WK), Kerry Tomlinson, Anlo Van Deventer, Hannah Rowe (Co-Captain), Mikaela Greig, Melissa Hansen, Georgia Atkinson, Rosemary Mair, Kate Baxter.

Bench – Claudia Green.

Canterbury Magicians:

Frankie Mackay (C), Kirsty Nation, Nat Cox, Lea Tahuhu, Allie Mace-Cochrane, Jacinta Savage, Laura Hughes (WK), Gabby Sullivan, Ella Chandler, Sarah Asmussen, Jess Simmons.

Bench – Emma Kench.

Top Picks:

Frankie Mackay’s consistency was on display yet again as she earned 60+ points in all three matches during the first round. She scored 44 and 49 in first two matches and later took a wicket and scored 21 runs in the 3rd game. Jess Watkin scored only 29 runs in first three matches and claimed one wicket. However, in the last match against Northern Spirit, she smashed 95 but finished on losing side. Natalie Dodd has scored at least 20 runs in all four matches played in this competition.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Frankie Mackay, Jess Watkin, Hannah Rowe

Vice-Captain – Natalie Dodd, Lea Tahuhu, Jacinta Savage.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Natalie Dodd

Batters – Kirsty Nation, Anlo Van Devente, Emily Cunningham

All-Rounders – Frankie Mackay (C), Jess Watkin, Jacinta Savage (VC), Hannah Rowe

Bowlers – Rosemary Mair, Gabby Sullivan, Lea Tahuhu

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Natalie Dodd

Batters – Kirsty Nation, Kerry Tomlinson, Nat Cox

All-Rounders – Frankie Mackay (VC), Jess Watkin (C), Jacinta Savage, Hannah Rowe

Bowlers – Rosemary Mair, Gabby Sullivan, Lea Tahuhu

Expert Advice:

In any scenario, one should not take a risk of excluding any of Frankie Mackay, Jess Watkin, Jacinta Savage and Hannah Rowe from the all-rounders’ category. Mackay is easily the most consistent player in the competition with bat or ball. Opening the batting and bowling four overs makes Watkin crucial in the fantasy team. Savage is going through a good form as she claimed five wickets in three matches along scoring 48 runs. Hannah is the leading wicket-taker for the Hinds with four wickets from four games.

Probable Winners:

Canterbury Magicians are expected to register their first win of the tournament.

*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.