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The stage is poised for an exhilarating showdown as Wellington Blaze and Northern Brave brace themselves for a face-off in the 24th match of the Women’s Super Smash 2023-24. The iconic Basin Reserve in Wellington is set to be the b🐎attleground for this much-anticipated clash.
Notably, Wellington Blaze’s recent match against Central Hinds ended in a tie, adding an extra layer of intensity to their upcoming encounter. Meanwhile, Northern Brave step into this contest buoyed by a triumphant perfo꧅rmance in their last face-off against Auckland Hearts.
As these two formidable teams gear up to square off, Northern Brave will be riding high on the wave of confidence stemming from their recent victory. In contrast, the Wellington-based side will be eager to seize the moment and redeem themselves on their home turf. The stakes are high, and anticipation is palpable as cricket enthusiasts await a thrilling spectacle at the Basin R☂eserve.
Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, WB-W vs NB-W:
- Date and time: January 14; 05:00 am IST (Jan 15)/ 11:30 pm GMT/ 12:30 pm local
- Venue: Basin Reserve, Wellington
Basin Reserve Pitch Report:
The Basin Reserve pitch stands meticul🌜ously prepared, presenting an impressive condition with a robust texture an🍒d a subtle green tint. This sets the stage for seam bowlers to potentially capitalize on early movement, with spinners likely gaining prominence as the game unfolds. Winning the toss, captains may lean towards choosing to bat first, yet the ultimate decision could hinge on the distinctive strategies adopted by individual teams.
WB-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Jessica McFadyen
- Batters: Georgia Plimmer, Caitlin Gurrey
- All-rounders: Chamari Atthapatthu, Amelia Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Jess Watkin, Nensi Patel, Marama Downes
- Bowlers: Jess Kerr, Xara Jetly
WB-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Chamari Atthapatthu, (c), Amelia Kerr (vc)
Choice 2: Jess Watkin (c), Jess Kerr (vc)
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NB-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Rebecca Burns, Holly Topp, Nicole Baird, Shriya𝄹 Naidu
WB-W vs NB-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 14, 11:30 pm GMT):
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Squads:
Wellington Blaze: Caitlin King, Gemma Sims, Georgia Plimmer, Rebecca Burns, Amelia Kerr (c), Hannah R Francis, Kate Chandler, Nicole Baird, Phoenix Williams, Rachel Bryant, Sophie Devine, Antonia Hamilton (wk), Jessica Mc𒆙Fadyen (wk), Jess Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Monique Rees, Natasha Codyre, Xara Je🔯tly
Northern Brave: Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Carol Agafili, Eve Wolland, Sam Curtis, Eimear Richardson (c), Jess Watkin, Marama Downes, T♛ash Wakelin, Yasmeen Kareem, Caitlin Gurrey (wk), Holly Topp (wk), Jesse Prasad, Kayley Knight, Lucy Boucher, Nensi Patel, Shriya Naidu, Chamari Athapaththu