Women's Super Smash 2019-20, Match 3: Canterbury Magicians vs Auckland Hearts: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 3rd match of the Women’s Super Smash 2019-20 will be played between Canterbury Magicians and Auckland Hearts at the Lincoln No 3.

The match starts at 4:00 PM local time (3:00 AM GMT) (8:30 AM IST).

Preview:

Canterbury Magicians, who finished runners-up in the 2018/19 edition of the Women’s Super Smash, will be having a hard-working opening day of the 2019/20 season. In the tournament opener, they are slated to face the Central Hinds at the Lincoln No 3 ground. Later in the evening, at the same venue, the Magicians will be up against the Auckland Hearts. Anna Peterson will be leading the Auckland team that finished 3rd last season. The Hearts finished with 24 points after losing the last match by a big margin. Had the Hearts won that match, they could have been qualified for the final as the table-toppers.

Weather Condition/Report:

We might not see any interruption at the Lincoln No.3 ground on Friday night as clear weather is forecasted.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Lincoln No.3 ground witnessed low scoring matches throughout the previous edition of the Women’s Super Smash. However, the trend seems to be changing this time as Central Hinds got 137/7 during the opening match of Friday. Canterbury and Auckland will be playing on the same pitch about 3 hours after completion of the tournament opener. We could see signs of pitch getting slower in the evening.

Average first innings score: 112 (Women’s Super Smash 2018/19)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Canterbury Magicians:

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

Bench – Sarah Asmussen, Georgia Edge.

Auckland Hearts:

Anna Peterson (C), Bella Armstrong, Lauren Down, Holly Huddleston, Arlene Kelly, Tariel Lamb, Regina Lilii, Roz McNeill, Katie Perkins, Saachi Shahri, Natasha van Tilburg.

Bench – Fran Jonas, Jesse Prasad.

Top Picks:

Frankie Mackay aggregated 367 runs at an average of 73.4 with help of three fifties and bagged nine during the last edition. Jess Watkin aggregated 75 runs and claimed 5 wickets across seven matches in that tournament. Anna Peterson scored 250 runs and picked up 23 wickets in Super Smash since the start of 2017/18 season. Holly Huddleston also has 200+ runs and 20+ wickets across last three editions of this tournament.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Frankie Mackay, Anna Peterson, Arlene Kelly

Vice-Captain – Holly Huddleston, Lea Tahuhu, Jacinta Savage.

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Laura Hughes

Batters – Lauren Down, Kirsty Nation, Katie Perkins

All-Rounders – Frankie Mackay (C), Anna Peterson (VC), Jacinta Savage, Arlene Kelly

Bowlers – Lea Tahuhu, Bella Armstrong, Holly Huddleston

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Laura Hughes

Batters – Lauren Down, Kirsty Nation, Katie Perkins

All-Rounders – Anna Peterson, Frankie Mackay (C), Arlene Kelly (VC)

Bowlers – Lea Tahuhu, Gabby Sullivan, Bella Armstrong, Holly Huddleston

Expert Advice:

All the Canterbury players we picked in our Suggested XIs are expected to play both the matches on Friday unless any fitness concerns. In fact, the Magicians, in all probability, will be fielding the same XIs in both the games.

Probable Winners:

Canterbury Magicians are expected to beat the Auckland Hearts.

*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.