NB-W vs CM-W, Women's Super Smash: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the 26th match (Source: x.com)
Northern Districts Women (NB-W) and Canterbury Women (CM-W) square off against each other in the ongoing season of the Women's Super Smash League. The 26th match is all set to be played on Thursday, January 18th, 2024 at Seddon Park in Hamilton, New Zealand at 7:00 AM IST.
Ahead of this game, here is a look at some of the important player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best predicted XI for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
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When they last time collide against each other in the ongoing season, the match was tied. That match was arguably one of the most exciting match of this season.
Northern Districts Women (NB-W) have struggled completely as they have played seven games with just two wins and four losses. Their one encounter also ended with a tie. With ten points and an NRR of -0.180, they are placed at the bottom position in the points table.
On the flip side, Canterbury Women (CM-W) has not been also in the best of forms as they have played eight matches so far with just two victories and four defeats. Their one game ended up in a tie and the other with no result. With 12 points and a net run rate of +0.250, they are placed in the fourth position in the points table.
NB-W vs CM-W, Team Form Guide
Northern Districts Women: L-W-T-L-W
Canterbury Women: L-T-L-W-L
NB-W vs CM-W, Match 26: Pitch Report
Seddon Park typically offers an excellent batting surface, making it challenging for bowlers to secure wickets. Opting to field first would likely be the preferred strategy in order to capitalize on the batting-friendly condition.
NB-W vs CM-W, Match 26: Top Player Picks
Chamari Athapaththu (NB-W)
- Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu is the leading run-scorer for the Districts so far with 158 runs in 5 innings.
- She has also managed to pick up 6 wickets.
Jess Watkin (NB-W)
- Jess Watkin showing decent all-round performances in this tournament.
- So far she scored 100 runs and picked up 7 wickets in 7 matches.
Frances MacKay (CM-W)
- Skipper Frances MacKay has hit the second most runs for her side Canterbury in this campaign.
- She has also managed to pick up 6 wickets.
Fatima Sana (CM-W)
- Fatima Sana also showing decent all-round performances in this tournament.
- So far she scored 84 runs and picked up 6 wickets in 5 matches.
NB-W vs CM-W, Match 26: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
Player | Stats | Avg Fantasy Points |
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Chamari Athapaththu | 158 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches | 89.2 |
Jess Watkin | 100 runs and 7 wickets in 7 matches | 54.43 |
Frances MacKay | 172 runs and 6 wickets in 7 matches | 59.71 |
Fatima Sana | 84 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches | 67.8 |
Madeline Penna | 35 runs and 3 wickets in 2 matches | 66 |
NB-W vs CM-W, Match 26: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
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If Northern Brave bat first | Chamari Athapaththu | Frances MacKay |
If Canterbury Magicians bat first | Jess Watkin | Chamari Athapaththu |
NB-W vs CM-W, Match 26: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
Looking at the squad strength of both the team and recent form, CM-W is favourite to win this game. Choose in-form players from both teams for this match. The best-suggested fantasy combination for this game is 1-4-3-3 or 1-4-4-2.
NB-W vs CM-W, Match 26: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Izzy Sharp
Batters: Madeline Penna, Caitlin Gurrey, Kate Anderson, Marina Lamplough
All-rounders: Frances MacKay, Chamari Athapaththu, Jess Watkin
Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Sarah Asmussen, Gabby Sullivan
Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
Vice-captain: Frances MacKay
NB-W: 4 Players, CM-W: 7 Players
NB-W vs CM-W, Match 26: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Izzy Sharp
Batters: Madeline Penna, Caitlin Gurrey, Kate Anderson, Marina Lamplough
All-rounders: Frances MacKay, Chamari Athapaththu, Jess Watkin, Fatima Sana
Bowlers: Lea Tahuhu, Sarah Asmussen
Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
Vice-captain: Jess Watkin
NB-W: 4 Players, CM-W: 7 Players