Dream11: OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Women's Super Smash 2024-25, 3rd Match

OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing XIs and Pitch Report for Women's Super Smash 2024-25, 3rd Match

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 29, 2024 03:17 IST

The third match of the Women's Super Smash 2024-25 will see Otago Sparks (OS-W) square off against Auckland Hearts (AH-W) at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Sunday, December 29. Here's all you need to know about the OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction, playing XIs, fantasy cricket tips, best player picks and pitch report.

The Sparks had a poor start to the season, as they lost their first match to the Canterbury Magiciansby 12 runs. Auckland, meanwhile, had their first match against the Northern Brave abandoned due to rain after reducing their opponents to 67-7in 12 overs.

The two teams have played 26 head-to-head matches, with the Sparks winning eight matches and losing 17. One match was abandoned due to rain.

OS-W vs AH-W Match Details

The third match of the Women's Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on December 29 at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra at 5:10 a.m. IST. The live score and commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

Match: OS-W vs AH-W, 3rd match

Date and Time: December 29, 2024; 5:10 a.m. IST

Venue: Molyneux Park, Alexandra

Pitch Report

The pitch at Molyneux Park in Alexandra is good for bowlers. The wicket tends to get slower in the second innings, so the team winning the toss should look to bat first. Spinners could be crucial in the second innings.

OS-W vs AH-W Form Guide

OS-W - L

AH-W - N/R

OS-W vs AH-W Probable Playing XIs

OS-W

No injury update

Caitlin Blakely, Isy Parry, Olivia Gain, Paige Loggenberg, Anna Browning, Harriett Cuttance, Saffron Wilson, Bella James (wk), Chloe Deerness, Emma Black

AH-W

No injury update

Bella Armstrong, Cate Pedersen, Prue Catton, Saachi Shahri, Amie Hucker, Anika Todd, Josie Penfold, Kate Irwin, Elizabeth Buchanan (wk), Bree Illing

OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicketkeeper

M Green

Green is the best wicketkeeper pick. She bats in the top order and can make the best use of the powerplay. She looked in good form in recent matches. P Inglis is another good option.

Batters

B Armstrong

L Down and Armstrong are the two best batter picks. Armstrong bats in the top order and is in top form. She scored a lot of runs in recent domestic matches. C Blakely is another good option.

All-rounders

S Bates

E Black and Bates are the best all-rounder picks. Bates bats in the top order and also bowls. She scored 50 in the last match. B Halliday is another good option.

Bowlers

E Carson

The top bowler picks are E Carson and K Gordon. Carson completes her quota of overs and takes a lot of wickets. She took two wickets and scored 10 in the last match. F Jonas is another good option.

OS-W vs AH-W match captain and vice-captain choices

S Bates

Bates is in top form and performing well. She bats in the top order and bowls, which makes him the top captaincy or vice-captaincy option. She smashed a 50 in the last match and also bowled two overs.

E Black

Black is the most crucial pick from the Otago Sparks, as she bats in the middle order and completes her quota of overs. She can be very useful at the death. She took two wickets in the last match.

Five must-picks for OS-W vs AH-W, 3rd match

H Jensen

E Black

S Bates

B Halliday

E Carson

Otago Sparks Women vs Auckland Hearts Women Match Expert Tips

As the pitch is expected to be well balanced, it's advisable to make a team accordingly. Making all-rounders or bowlers the captain or vice-captain could be the best way to gain maximum points and win grand leagues.