- Match: Wellington Blaze Women vs Canterbury Magicians Women
- Date- 19th December 2021
- Match Format- T20
- Venue- Cello Basin Reserve, Wellington
- Time- 02:40 AM IST
- Weather Forecast- Cloudy, 16-22 °C
WB-W vs CM-W Today Match Prediction, 12th Match, 19th December
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Wellington Blaze Women
Wellington is currently placed second on the points table with two consecutive wins in their last games with eight points. They won both of their last fixtures against Canterbury and Central Hinds. They played their last game with Central Hinds in Wellington where batting first they posted a target of 144 Runs. Amelia Kerr scored 62 Runs off 49 balls while Leigh Kasperek added 60 Runs in 43 deliveries.
In return, the Central Hinds team were bowled out at just 79 Runs by the Blaze bowlers at the end of 18 overs. Maneka Singh and Caitlin King took three scalps each and Leigh Kasperek picked two scalps. The Blaze bowlers performed exceptionally well taking three wickets in the first powerplay conceding only 12 Runs. They will surely be looking to carry on the same momentum in this fixture as well.
Top Batsmen for Wellington Blaze Women-
- Amelia Kerr- 133 Runs in 2 Matches, 127.88 Strike Rate
- Leigh Kasperek- 88 Runs in 2 Matches, 127.54 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Wellington Blaze Women-
- Amelia Kerr- 5 Wickets in 2 Matches, 2.87 Economy
- Caitlin King– 3 Wickets in 2 Matches, 6.00 Economy
Canterbury Magicians Women
Canterbury Magicians are sitting in the fourth position at the table with one win and one loss. They lost their first fixture in the tournament against Wellington by 44 Runs. However, they emerged victorious in the last match played against Central Hinds beating them by 6 Wickets.
Bowling first the Magicians bowlers limited the Hinds to a total of 137 Runs. Melissa Banks, Frances Mackay, and Sarah Asmussen took two scalps each. While batting Natalie Cox remained unbeaten at 63* and Lea Tahuhu played a cameo quickfire of 39 Runs in 16 Balls including three sixes in the final overs to take her side to victory. But in order to win against Wellington, the batting department of the team needs to step up their game and contribute higher scores evenly rather than put the burden on the bowling department.
Top Batsmen for Canterbury Magicians Women–
- Natalie Cox- 70 Runs in 2 Matches, 112.90 Strike Rate
- Frances Mackay- 55 Runs in 2 Matches, 82.09 Strike Rate
Top Bowlers for Canterbury Magicians Women–
- Frances Mackay– 5 Wickets in 2 Matches, 5.75 Economy
- Sarah Asmussen– 3 Wickets in 2 Matches, 5.85 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – T20 Domestic
| Venue | Wellington |
| Total matches | 29 |
| Matches won batting first | 17 |
| Matches won bowling first | 11 |
| Tie | 1 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 161 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 151 |
| Highest total recorded | Wellington 200/5 |
| Lowest total recorded | Otago 48/1 |
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be cloudy in Wellington as we can see a dip in temperature early morning. It is expected to get a bit warmer as the day progresses. There are very slight chances for rain to play spoilsport. The temperature will hover around 15-20 °C.
- Precipitation: 5%
- Humidity: 67%
- Wind: 19 km/h
Pitch Report
The pitch at the Basin Reserve in Wellington is likely to be a good one to bat on. With the ball expected to come onto the bat nicely, the batters can play shots on the up. The pacers might find some movement with the ball in the second half. As numbers suggest batting first would be a good option for skippers winning the toss.
WB-W vs CM-W Today Match Prediction
Let’s check out the crucial playing 11 for today’s game and the Prediction for this match.
Wellington Blaze Women Playing 11-
Jessica McFadyen, Maddy Green, Rebecca Burns, Georgia Plimmer, Caitlin King, Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Thamsyn Newton, Leigh Kasperek, Maneka Singh, Xara Jetly
Wicketkeeper- Jessica McFadyen
Batsmen- Maddy Green, Rebecca Burns, Georgia Plimmer, Caitlin King
All-rounders- Sophie Devine, Amelia Kerr, Thamsyn Newton
Bowlers- Leigh Kasperek, Maneka Singh, Xara Jetly
Canterbury Magicians Women Playing 11-
Laura Hughes, Jacinta Savage, Kirsty Nation, Allie Mace-Cochrane, Natalie Cox, Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu, Frances Mackay, Sarah Asmussen, Gabby Sullivan, Melissa Banks
Wicketkeeper- Laura Hughes
Batsmen- Jacinta Savage, Kirsty Nation, Allie Mace-Cochrane, Natalie Cox
All-rounders- Amy Satterthwaite, Lea Tahuhu, Frances Mackay,
Bowlers- Sarah Asmussen, Gabby Sullivan, Melissa Banks
WB-W vs CM-W, 12th Match, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Wellington Blaze Women is expected to win against Canterbury Magicians Women.
Wellington already has the winning momentum to their side and will be looking forward to carrying on the same in this game as well. On the other hand, Canterbury has many key players like Natalie Dodd and their skipper, Frances Mackay which they would be relying on to win this match. But they really need to be on their toes to defeat the Wellington side on their home ground.
Popular Betting Odds for WB-W vs CM-W, 11th Match, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsman for Wellington Blaze Women– Amelia Kerr
Kerr is a must-pick for her all-around abilities as a player. She is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 5 Wickets in 2 matches with an impressive 2.87 Economy. In the first match against Canterbury, she scored 71 runs off 55 balls and took four scalps in the same. She will prove to be lethal against Canterbury again and trouble for top-batters.
Top Bowlers for Wellington Blaze Women– Maneka Singh
The 25-year old medium pacer from Otago has proved to be vital for Wellington on many occasions. She took three scalps conceding just 13 runs in the last match against Hinds and will be looking to repeat the same performance in this fixture as well.
Top Batsman for Canterbury Magicians Women– Natalie Cox
Cox is currently the leading run-scorer for Canterbury with 70 runs in 2 matches with a high score of 63* Runs that came for the winning cause in the last match against Central Hinds. As the other top-order fail to perform she can be relied upon to score big in this match.
Top Bowler for Canterbury Magicians Women– Frances Mackay
Frances Mackay was the key performer in the last encounter against Wellington where she contributed an unbeaten 41* but didn’t get any support from other batters to take her side to victory. She is the leading scorer for Canterbury and with 55 Runs in 2 innings and will be looking for an opportunity to score big in this match as well.
