Auckland Hearts Women will take on Wellington Blaze Women in the 26th match of the Women's Super Smash 2021-22 on Thursday, January 20 at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland.
Auckland Hearts Women have had a decent run so far in the tournament. They are placed third in the table with four wins and as many losses. They are on a two-game losing streak having lost their previous game against the Canterbury Magicians by eight runs.
Meanwhile, Wellington Blaze Women are dominating the tournament having ticked all the boxes. They have managed to win all eight of their games. In their previous game, they defeated Northern Braves Women by eight runs.
AH-W vs WB-W Probable Playing 11 Today
Auckland Hearts Women
Anna Peterson, Katie Perkins, Holly Huddleston, Lauren Down (C), Arlene Kelly, Bella Armstrong, Skye Bowden, Jesse Prasad, Fran Jonas, Molly Penfold, Isabella Gaze (WK).
Wellington Blaze Women
Maddy Green (C), Leigh Kasperek, Thamsyn Newton, Amelia Kerr, Jessica McFadyen (WK), Rebecca Burns, Caitlin King, Xara Jetly, Maneka Singh, Natasha Codyre, Georgia Plimmer.
Match Details
Match: Auckland Hearts Women vs Wellington Blaze Women
Date and Time: Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:40 AM IST
Venue: Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
Pitch Report
The wicket at Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland is a great one for batting. The pacers might get some movement in the initial stages. However, the batters will dominate once the ball gets old.
The average first innings score at this venue is around 166 runs.
Today’s AH-W vs WB-W Dream11 match top picks
Wicketkeeper
Jessica McFayden: Jessica hasn't had a lot of opportunities to display her skills with the bat. However, she has been involved in 11 dismissals behind the stumps.
Batters
Lauren Down: Lauren has been the leading run-scorer for Auckland Hearts this season. She has managed 187 runs in eight matches.
Rebecca Burns: Rebecca has also been decent with the bat this season. She has 139 runs to her name in seven innings.
All-rounders
Amelia Kerr: Kerr has been magnificent this season, having delivered in both departments. She has scored 317 runs in seven innings and also has 12 wickets to her name.
Jess Kerr: Jess is leading the wicket-taking charts this season. She has been brilliant with the ball having grabbed 14 wickets in six matches.
Bowlers
Xara Jetly: Jetly is the second-highest wicket-taker this season. She has been consistent and has picked up 13 wickets in eight matches.
Fran Jonas: Fran has been a dependable bowler for Auckland Hearts. She has been a key member of the bowling attack having picked up six wickets in eight games.
Top 5 best players to pick in AH-W vs WB-W Dream11 prediction team
Amelia Kerr: 870 points
Leigh Kasperek: 583 points
Jess Kerr: 565 points
Xara Jetly: 525 points
Arlene Kelly: 336 points
Important stats for AH-W vs WB-W Dream11 prediction team
Amelia Kerr: 8 matches, 317 runs, 12 wickets
Leigh Kasperek: 8 matches, 13 wickets, 130 runs
Jess Kerr: 6 matches, 14 wickets
Kara Jetley: 8 matches, 13 wickets
Arlene Kelly: 8 matches, 7 wickets
AH-W vs WB-W Dream11 Prediction Today
Fantasy Suggestion #1: Jessica McFayden, Lauren Down, Rebecca Burns, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Xara Jetly, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Izzy Gaze, Kate Perkins, Molly Penfold
Captain: Amelia Kerr Vice-Captain: Xara Jetly
Fantasy Suggestion #2: Jessica McFayden, Lauren Down, Rebecca Burns, Amelia Kerr, Jess Kerr, Xara Jetly, Fran Jonas, Georgia Plimmer, Arlene Kelly, Sophie Devine, Bella Armstrong
Captain: Jess Kerr Vice-Captain: Lauren Down.
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