Dream11: OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Women's Super Smash 2024-25, 2nd Match

OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Prediction: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Today's Playing 11 and Pitch Report for Women's Super Smash 2024-25, 2nd Match

By Ishaan Mahajan

Modified Dec 27, 2024 02:09 IST

The 2nd match of the Women's Super Smash 2024-25 will see Otago Sparks Women (OS-W) squaring off against Canterbury Magicians Women (CM-W) at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra on Friday, December 27. Ahead of this exciting match, here's all you need to know about the OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Prediction, today's playing 11s, fantasy cricket tips, and the pitch report.

Otago Sparks Women had a decent 2023-24 season as they won five of their 10 league-stage matches. They were placed fourth in the points table. Canterbury Magicians Women, on the other hand, were placed second last with only two wins of their 10 league-stage matches.

These two teams have played a total of 25 head-to-head matches. Otago Sparks Women have won 10 matches, while Canterbury Magicians Women won 13 matches. Two matches were abandoned due to rain.

OS-W vs CM-W Match Details

The 2nd match of the Women's Super Smash 2024-25 will be played on December 27 at the Molyneux Park in Alexandra. The game is set to take place at 5:10 AM IST. The live score & commentary of the game can be followed in the Sportskeeda Live Score section.

OS-W vs CM-W, 2nd match

Date and Time: December 27, 2024, 5:10 AM 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 are crucial in second innings.

OS-W vs CM-W Form Guide

OS-W - Will be playing their first match of the series

CM-W - Will be playing their first match of the series

OS-W vs CM-W Probable Playing XI

OS-W Playing XI

No injury updates

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

CM-W Playing XI

No injury updates

Emma Irwin, Harriet Graham, Isobel Sharp, Jodie Dean, Natalie Cox, Frances Mackay, Jessica Simmons, Kate Anderson, Madeline Penna, Laura Hughes (wk)

OS-W vs CM-W Dream11 Match Top Picks

Wicket-keeper

L Hughes

L Hughes is no doubt the best wicket-keeper pick for today's match. She will bat in the top order and can make the best use of powerplay overs. She looked in good form in the recent matches. B James is another good wicket-keeper for today's match.

Batters

C Blakely

N Cox and C Blakely are the two best batter picks for today's Dream11 team. C Blakely will bat in the top order and is in top-notch form. She smashed a lot of runs in recent domestic matches. O Gain is another good batter pick for today's nail-biting match.

All-rounders

H Jensen

F Mackay and H Jensen are the best all-rounder picks for the Dream11 team. Both will play a crucial role for their teams in today's match. H Jensen will bat in the top order and complete her quota of overs in today's match. K Anderson is another good all-rounder for today's match.

Bowlers

J Simmons

The top bowler picks for today's Dream11 team are J Simmons and M Banks. Both the players can take a lot of wickets at today's pitch. J Simmons will complete her quota of overs and can take a lot of wickets with her pace bowling. P Watkins is another good bowler for today's match.

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

H Jensen

H Jensen is in top notch form and performing well in every match. She will bat in the top order and complete her quota of overs, which makes her the top captaincy or vice-captaincy option for today's match. She was in top-notch form in the recent domestic matches.

F Mackay

F Mackay is the most crucial pick from the Canterbury Magicians Women squad as she will bat in the middle order and complete her quota of overs. She can be very useful in middle overs when pitch tends to start turning.

5 Must-Picks for OS-W vs CM-W, 2nd match

H Jensen

F Mackay

E Black

K Anderson

C Blakely

Otago Sparks Women vs Canterbury Magicians Women Match Expert Tips

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