Here are the Fantasy Cricket Predictions and Betting Tips for the Women’s Super Smash, 28th Match- Canterbury Magicians vs Northern Brave Women, to be played on the 28th of January at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.
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Match 28 – Canterbury Magicians vs Northern Brave Women (Hagley Oval, Christchurch)
Current Form Canterbury Magicians:
Canterbury Magicians are currently placed at the 4th position on points table with 4 wins and 5 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Canterbury Magicians in the Women’s Super Smash is Kate Anderson with 261 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Canterbury Magicians in the Women’s Super Smash is Shikha Pandey with 9 scalps under her belt.
Canterbury Magicians have won their previous match against Central Hinds by 45 runs.
Canterbury Magicians batted first and they posted a total of 135 for 6 in 20 overs. Kate Anderson gave a fabulous start to Magicians. She scored 45 runs off just 43 balls, hitting 5 boundaries. Shikha Pandey also showcased her batting skills. She smashed 49 runs off 43 balls to help Canterbury Magicians get to a competitive total of 135 in their innings.
During the chase, Central Hinds lost 3 early wickets and looked to be in deep waters. Hannah Rowe tried her best to take Central Hinds out of a peculiar situation. She scored 32 runs but kept losing partners at the other end regularly. She couldn’t hence enforce the momentum and Central Hinds were eventually bowled out for 90, losing the match by 45 runs.
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Current Form Northern Brave Women:
Northern Brave Women are currently placed at the 3rd position on points table with 3 wins and 3 losses to their credit.
The top run scorer for Northern Brave Women in the Women’s Super Smash is Chamari Attapaththu with 182 runs to her name.
The top wicket taker for Northern Brave Women in the Women’s Super Smash is Chamari Attapaththu with 13 scalps under her belt.
Northern Brave Women have lost their previous match against Otago Sparks by 6 wickets.
Northern Brave Women batted first and they posted a total of 127 for 8 in 20 overs. Jess Watkin and Caitlin Gurrey played really well at the top of the order. They scored 31 and 39 runs respectively to lay the foundation for a big total. However, the middle order batters failed to perform to their potential and Northern Brave Women had to settle for an ordinary total of 127 in their innings.
During the chase, Otago Sparks lost Suzie Bates and Bella James cheaply. After their dismissals, Hayley Jensen took the responsibility of taking Sparks over the line. She smashed 49 runs off just 34 balls as she got Otago Sparks over the line in the 15th over with 6 wickets in hand.
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Let’s have a look at the squads:
Northern Brave Women
Caitlin Gurrey, Eve Wolland, Tash Wakelin, Carol Agafili, Jess Watkin, Jesse Prasad, Marina Lamplough, Nensi Patel, Bernadine Bezuidenhout (WK), Holly Topp (WK), Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kayley Knight, Marama Downes, Shriya Naidu
Canterbury Magicians
Emma Irwin, Harriet Graham, Isobel Sharp, Jodie Dean, Natalie Cox, Frances Mackay, Kate Anderson, Madeline Penna, Laura Hughes (WK), Abigail Hotton, Gabby Sullivan, Jessica Simmons, Lea Tahuhu, Melissa Banks, Sarah Asmussen
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Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions* – PrePlay
Who will win the toss? – Canterbury Magicians
Who will win?– Northern Brave Women
Top Batter (Runs Scored) – Jess Watkin (Northern Brave Women), Abigale Gerken (Canterbury Magicians)
Top Bowler (Wickets taken) – Chamari Attapaththu (Northern Brave Women), Lea Tahuhu (Canterbury Magicians)
Most Sixes – Jess Watkin (Northern Brave Women), Abigale Gerken (Canterbury Magicians)
Player of the Match– Chamari Attapaththu (Northern Brave Women)
Team Scores Batting first – Northern Brave Women 130+, Canterbury Magicians 125+
Match Handicap : Northern Brave Women
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*NB these predictions may be changed nearer the start of the match once the final starting teams have been announced and we will be running ‘In-Play’ features, so stay tuned.
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