Welcome to OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction for Today’s Match Fantasy Cricket Tips. Otago Sparks (OS-W) will take on Auckland Hearts (AH-W) in the 21st game of the HBJ Shield 2023 at Dunedin on Saturday. Check out our top fantasy picks, player availability news, pitch report, and predicted playing XIs & more.
Otago Sparks and Auckland Hearts will meet for the first time since 2020. Auckland Hearts have a good record against Otago Sparks in HBJ Shield. They have won their last five competitions.
However, this season, the team is at the bottom of the table and has yet to win a game. Otago Sparks, on the other hand, has two wins and two losses in the tournament and are in the 3rd spot.
OS-W vs AH-W Match Information
| Match | OS-W vs AH-W, HBJ Shield. 21st match |
| Venue | Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Date | 18 FEB 2023 |
| Time | 3:30 AM IST |
| Live Streaming | YouTube |
Pitch Report
Going by what we have seen in recent matches, Dunedin provides an ample amount of support for the spinners. The batsmen are likely to struggle here and 210 will be a good score at this venue.
Weather Report
The weather will be cloudy as expected. The temperature is likely to be around 21 degrees Celcius and there is a good chance of rain. A good game of cricket awaits us.
Team Update/Players Availability News
Players like Suzie Bates, Eden Carson, and Hayley Jensen will miss this competition because of national duty. All eyes will be on Kate Ebrahim once again.
OS-W Full squad
Gemma Adams, Emma Black, Caitlin Blakely, Chloe Deerness, Olivia Gain, Kate Ebrahim, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Felicity Leydon-Davis, Molly Loe, Sophie Oldershaw, Saffron Wilson
AH-W Full squad
Bella Armstrong, Bree Illing, Skye Bowden, Kate Irwin, Anna Browning, Amberly Parr, Josie Penfold, Prue Catton, Izzy Gaze, Katie Perkins, Amie Hucker, Saachi Shahri, Holly Huddleston
OS-W Predicted Playing 11
Gemma Adams, Emma Black, Caitlin Blakely, Chloe Deerness, Olivia Gain, Kate Ebrahim, Polly Inglis, Bella James, Felicity Leydon-Davis, Molly Loe, Sophie Oldershaw
AH-W Predicted Playing 11
Bella Armstrong, Bree Illing, Skye Bowden, Anna Browning, Josie Penfold, Prue Catton, Izzy Gaze, Katie Perkins, Amie Hucker, Saachi Shahri, Holly Huddleston
Top Fantasy Picks for OS-W vs AH-W
Best choice for Batsmen: Prue Catton, Anna Browning, Felicity Laydon Davis
Best choice for Bowlers: Amie Hucker, Molly Loe, Emma Black
Best choice for All-rounders: Holly Huddleston, Kate Ebrahim
Best choice for Wicket-keeper: Izzy Gaze
OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Match Prediction Choices For Captain And Vice-Captain
(Recent Matches)
Bella James – Vice Captain
Bella James scored a century in her last outing in the HBJ Shield. She is one of the players to watch out for here.
Kate Ebrahim – captain
Kate Ebrahim can contribute with both bat and ball. She mustered a half-century in the last outing.
Josie Penfold- vice-captain
Josie Penfold won the player of the match award in the last game against Wellington Blaze in Super Smash. She will lead the bowling attack in this game.
Head-to-Head Dream11 Team Prediction OS-W vs AH-W
WK: P Inglis, S Camachan
BAT: K Perkins, F Leydon Davis, C Blakely, B James
ALL: H Huddleston, K Ebrahim, B Armstrong, G Adams
BOWL: E Black
Grand League Dream11 Team Prediction OS-W vs AH-W
WK: P Inglis,
BAT: K Perkins, F Leydon Davis, C Blakely, B James, S Shahri
ALL: H Huddleston, K Ebrahim, B Armstrong
BOWL: E Black, S Oldershaw
Who Will Win Today’s match Between OS-W vs AH-W?
Otago Sparks to win
Otago Sparks are likely to win this game. They are in good form compared to Auckland Hearts and are expected to dominate here. Auckland Hearts are still looking out for their first win.
Who Will Win Today’s Toss Between OS-W vs AH-W?
According to Kheltalk’s Toss Predictor, Otago Sparks are likely to win the toss and opt to bowl first at this venue. Sparks will look to chase here as most of their recent wins came while chasing.
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