In the upcoming Match 30 of the Women’s Summer Smash 2023-24, the Otago Sparks are set to go head-to-head with the Northern Brave at the iconic University Oval in Dunedin. The stage is set for an exhilarating contest as both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the points table.

As the teams gear up for the clash, Otago Sparks find themselves in a promising position, securing the third spot with five wins out of nine games played so far in the tournament. On the other side of the spectrum, the Northern Brave, currently holding the fourth position, are not far behind their upcoming opponents.

Women’s Super Smash 2023-24, OS-W vs NB-W:

Date and time: January 23, 2024, 05:00 am IST/ 11:30 pm GMT/ 12:30 pm local
Venue: University Oval, Dunedin

University Oval Pitch Report:

The University Oval cricket pitch is renowned for being batters-friendly, offering numerous chances for batters to accumulate significant runs. Nevertheless, adept bowlers can create pressure in the opening overs through accurate swing and movement. As the game advances, spinners may also become pivotal contributors.

OS-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

Wicketkeeper: Bella James
Batters: Suzie Bates, Marina Lamplough, Caitlin Gurrey, Caitlin Blakely
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Jess Watkin, Nensi Patel, Marama Downes, Emma Black
Bowler: Eden Carson

OS-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Suzie Bates (vc)
Choice 2: Caitlin Blakely (c), Eden Carson (vc)

Also READ: South Africa name 15-member Women’s squad for the white-ball series against Australia

OS-W vs NB-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Olivia Gain, Poppy-Jay Watkins, Tash Wakelin, Yasmeen Kareem

OS-W vs NB-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (January 23, 11:30 pm GMT):

Screengrab: Dream11

Squads:

Otago Sparks: Caitlin Blakely, Olivia Gain, Poppy-Jay Watkins, Gemma Adams, Harriett Cuttance, Saffron Wilson, Suzie Bates, Bella James (wk), Polly Inglis, Chloe Deerness, Eden Carson, Emma Black, Felicity Leydon-Davis (c), Hayley Jensen, Louisa Kotkamp, Molly Loe, Paige Loggenberg, Sophie Oldershaw.

Northern Brave: Bernadine Bezuidenhout, Carol Agafili, Eve Wolland, Sam Curtis, Eimear Richardson (c), Jess Watkin, Marama Downes, Tash Wakelin, Yasmeen Kareem, Caitlin Gurrey (wk), Holly Topp (wk), Jesse Prasad, Kayley Knight, Lucy Boucher, Nensi Patel, Shriya Naidu, Chamari Athapaththu

Also READ: Australia name 15-member Women’s squad for the white-ball series against South Africa

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