- Match: Auckland Hearts vs Wellington Blaze
- Date- 4th January 2022
- Match Format- 50 overs
- Venue- Eden Park Outer Oval, Auckland
- Time- 3:00 AM IST
- Weather Forecast- Partly Cloudy, 21-28°C
AH-W vs WB-W Today Match Prediction, 18th Match, 4th January
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Auckland Hearts Women
Auckland Hearts Women will be facing off against Wellington Blaze for the second time in the One Day match of this season of the Hallyburton Johnstone Shield. Eden Park Outer Oval in Auckland will host this fixture. They lost their last match against Wellington Blaze where after winning the toss they elected to bat first and posted a target of 219 Runs by the end of 49 overs. Opening the batting, Lauren Down scored 124 runs in 143 balls while the other players didn’t manage to score big and kept returning to the pavilion at regular intervals.
In return, Wellington successfully chased down the given target in just 41 overs with eight wickets remaining. Only Holly Huddleston and Fran Jonas managed to pick a single scalp each while other bowlers seemed to be missing their line and length.
Auckland has had a disappointing campaign in the tournament so far as they lost both the matches they played in the tournament and are placed at the bottom of the table. They are eagerly waiting for a win that will bring them back in the tournament and garner some points on the table.
Top Batsmen for Auckland Hearts-
- Lauren Down- 191 Runs in 2 Matches, 95.50 Average
- Katie Perkins- 62 Runs in 2 Matches, 31.00 Average
Top Bowlers for Auckland Hearts-
- Fran Jonas- 4 Wickets in 2 Matches, 3.45 Economy
Wellington Blaze Women
Wellington had a successful campaign in the tournament as they emerged victorious in the last match against Auckland. They are currently placed in the 2nd spot in the points table with three wins and two matches with no result. They currently have 16 points in the table and will be looking to increase their points after dominating Auckland again.
The whole squad performed exceptionally well as they restricted Auckland to a total of 219 claiming all their wickets. Amelia Kerr took three scalps while also hammering 93 Runs in the second innings to take her side past the line. Jess Kerr and Xara Jetly also bowled economical spells and picked 2 wickets each.
They look in excellent form at the moment and will certainly dominate against any given side. All the top-order batsmen are in good form while contributing runs while chasing at a calculated pace. Their, skipper, Maddy Green also looked in good form as she played some quality shots while scoring an unbeaten 51* Runs. They will certainly be looking to repeat a similar performance of the last match in this contest as well.
Top Batsmen for Wellington Blaze-
- Maddy Green- 153 Runs in 3 Matches, 159.00 Average
- Amelia Kerr- 143 Runs in 3 Matches, 74.50 Average
Top Bowlers for Wellington Blaze-
- Amelia Kerr- 13 Wickets in 3 Matches, 4.10 Economy
- Caitlin King- 3 Wickets in 3 Matches, 6.00 Economy
Venue Stats
STATS – ODI
| Venue | Auckland |
| Total matches | 2 |
| Matches won bowling first | 2 |
| Average 1st Inns scores | 187 |
| Average 2nd Inns scores | 188 |
| Highest total recorded | 260/3 (48.3 Ov) by RSAW vs NZW |
| Lowest total recorded | 115/10 (36 Ov) by NZW vs RSAW |
| Highest score chased | 260/3 (48.3 Ov) by RSAW vs NZW |
Weather Report
The weather is expected to be mostly sunny in Auckland during the course of this match while there is no chance of rain. The temperature will hover around 17-26 °C
- Precipitation: 10%
- Humidity: 64%
- Wind: 16 km/h
Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Park Outer Oval is a balanced track. The new ball comes nicely onto the bat and expect the batters to play their strokes freely right from the start of their innings. The bowlers need to be accurate with their line and lengths while bowling on this surface.
AH-W vs WB-W, 19th Match, Today Match Prediction, Playing 11
Auckland Hearts Women Playing 11-
Bella Armstrong, Sarah Carnachan (wk), Lauren Down (c), Izzy Gaze, Holly Huddleston, Fran Jonas, Arlene Kelly, Molly Penfold, Katie Perkins, Jesse Prasad, Jane Barnett
Wicketkeeper– Sarah Carnachan
Batsmen- Izzy Gaze, Katie Perkins, Lauren Down, Arlene Kelly
All-Rounders- Holly Huddleston, Jesse Prasad
Bowlers- Fran Jonas, Jane Barnett, Bella Armstrong, Molly Penfold
Wellington Blaze Women Playing 11-
Rebecca Burns, Jessica McFadyen (wk), Amelia Kerr, Maddy Green (c), Georgia Plimmer, Leigh Kasperek, Thamsyn Newton, Caitlin King, Xara Jetly, Maneka Singh, Jess Kerr
Wicketkeeper– Jessica McFadyen
Batsmen- Maddy Green, Georgia Plimmer, Rebecca Burns, Caitlin King
All-Rounders- Amelia Kerr, Leigh Kasperek, Thamsyn Newton, Jess Kerr
Bowlers- Xara Jetly, Maneka Singh
AH-W vs WB-W, Who will win the match, Today Match Prediction
Wellington Blaze Women is expected to win against Auckland Hearts Women.
Backed by a recent win, Wellington Blaze are favorites to win this contest against Auckland Hearts. They completely demolished the Auckland side in the last fixture. With the likes of key batters like Amelia Kerr and Maddy Green, they look a stronger batting side on paper.
On the other hand, Auckland is struggling with the overall performance of their squad in both the departments as only Lauren Down was the only batter who delivered for them while the whole bathing lineup got crushed under the Braze bowlers.
Popular Betting Odds For AH-W vs WB-W, Match 19, Today Match Prediction, Cricket Betting Tips
Top Batsmen for Auckland Hearts Women- Lauren Down
Auckland skipper, Lauren Down scored an excellent century in the last game against Wellington Blaze Women. She got out after scoring 124 runs from 143 balls. Overall, in 2 matches she has scored 191 runs at an average of 95.5 and is the leading scorer for her team. She will be a key player going to the next encounter between these two teams as she has single-handedly backed the batting order for the Hearts in previous matches.
Top Batsmen for Wellington Blaze Women- Maddy Green
Maddy Green is in stunning form in this competition right now. She has scored 159 runs in 3 matches in this tournament at an average of 159, which comprises of 2 half-centuries, and even picked up a wicket as well. Green was the match-winner for her side in the last game against Auckland Women where she put up a 140+ Runs partnership with Amelia Kerr while contributing 51* Runs in 56 Balls.
Top Bowler for Auckland Hearts Women- Fran Jonas
Though taking 4 wickets in 2 matches so far Jonas is way ahead of her peers and leading the wicket tally for Auckland Hearts Women. She picked one scalp in the last match with an impressive 3.50 Economy while we can expect some good bowling figures from her in this match as well. Jonas can prove to be a handy batter as well down the order and therefore is the only available pick as a bowler for better returns.
Top Bowler for Wellington Blaze Women- Amelia Kerr
Kerr is a must-pick here in this contest due to her stunning form in the tournament. She can prove to be fruitful both as a batter or bowler due to her wide shot-making abilities and wicket-taking abilities. Kerr is currently the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with 13 wickets in 3 matches. She will continue her exceptional form in this contest as well and is certainly a player that cannot be missed.
