Probable XI –
Northern Brave Women –
Kate Anderson, Lucy Boucher, Sam Barriball, Makayla Templeton, Tash Wakelin, Naomi Matthews, Georgina Harris, Holly Topp, Charlotte Sarsfield, Nensi Patel, Emma Baker
Otago Sparks Women –
Polly Inglis, Suzie Bates (c), Katey Martin (wk), Kate Ebrahim, Hayley Jensen, Caitlin Blakely, Bella James, Eden Carson, Sophie Oldershaw, Emma Black, Marina Lamplough
Small League Combination 1 –
1. Katey Martin
2. Suzie Bates
3. Lucy Boucher
4. Makayla Templeton
5. Hayley Jensen(VC)
6. Kate Ebrahim(C)
7. Kate Anderson
8. Nensi Patel
9. Emma Black
10. Sophie Oldershaw
11. Charlotte Sarsfield
– Kate Ebrahim and Jensen looks safest C/VC choices considering their 2-3 down batting and full overs with the bowl.
– Taking punt on Lucy Boucher and Templeton who are expected to bat up the order and bowl part time overs.
– Nensi Patel can be another crucial pick with both bat and ball in the absence of some big names in the squad for this match.
– Can take Eden Carson at the place of Emma Black especially if Otago Sparks Women gets to bowl in second innings.
– Kate Anderson and Suzie Bates will be other decent C/VC choices considering their consistency with respective roles.
Small League Combination 2 –
1. Katey Martin
2. Polly Inglis
3. Suzie Bates
4. Lucy Boucher
5. Makayla Templeton
6. Hayley Jensen
7. Kate Ebrahim
8. Nensi Patel
9. Emma Black(C)
10. Sophie Oldershaw(VC)
11. Emma Baker
– Going heavy on Otago Sparks Women as they’re the favourites to win this encounter.
– Taking punt on Emma Black and Sophie Oldershaw as they might remain amongst the wickets especially while bowling first.
– Polly Inglis might be a decent punt as he can score some quick runs by opening up the inning.
– Take anyone from Kate Anderson or Nensi Patel as both are expected to play same role.
– Emma Baker might be another decent punt at the place of Sarsfield especially while bowling in second innings.
Grand League Combination –
1. Polly Inglis
2. Caitlin Blakely
3. Lucy Boucher
4. Makayla Templeton
5. Hayley Jensen
6. Kate Ebrahim
7. Kate Anderson
8. Nensi Patel(C)
9. Emma Baker
10. Charlotte Sarsfield(VC)
11. Emma Black
– Dropped Suzie Bates as she might not go big in two consecutive innings.
– Caitlin Blakely can be a good GL pick especially if a couple of top order batters depart early.
– Can take Georgina Harris or Sam Barriball at the place of Kate Anderson.
– Charlotte Sarsfield and Nensi Patel might be good GL C/VC choices especially while bowling first.
– Must try Emma Black as C/VC in a couple of grand league combinations.
