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Otago Sparks vs Wellington Blaze, WSS_T20, Today Match Prediction 02 February 2025
OS-W vs WB-W Win Probability
Toss Winner - Wellington Blaze won the toss and choose to bat first
Wellington Blaze's aim at their 9th title
- Otago Sparks have lost the last eight out of ten games against Wellington
- Wellington Blaze have won eight titles in the past and shall feel confident
- Wellington's batters Amelia Kerr and Jess Kerr have made more than 700 runs
Wellington Blaze to win
| Tournament: | Womens Super Smash, 2024-25 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Basin Reserve, Wellington, New Zealand |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 17.1°C|Overcast |
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OS-W vs WB-W Match Prediction & Analysis
It is the grand finale in the Women's Super Smash 2024-25. The Otago Sparks will face a tough test as they take on the Wellington Blaze. The Sparks are enjoying a good season and finished on the top of the points table. They will aim to bag their second and first title since 2016-17. The Wellington Blaze defeated the Northern Brave Women in the Eliminator and shall aim for the 9th title.
The Wellington Blaze has enjoyed an excellent record against the Otago Sparks. They have won the last eight out of ten games between the two sides, making them confident. The Sparks will have to overcome this record and take inspiration from their two wins against the Blaze this season. It is a big stage, and we expect a close contest between the two teams.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
OS-W
W
L
L
W
W
OS-W
127/8 in 20.0 6.35
128/4 in 14.5 8.63
162/2 in 20.0 8.1
137/7 in 20.0 6.85
110/9 in 20.0 5.5
113/3 in 14.0 8.07
109/9 in 20.0 5.45
WSS_T20
Otago Sparks beat Wellington Blaze by 7 wickets
111/3 in 18.4 5.95
WB-W
W
L
W
W
W
WB-W
133/6 in 20.0 6.65
110/10 in 18.4 5.89
160/5 in 20.0 8
115/9 in 20.0 5.75
101/8 in 20.0 5.05
104/0 in 11.2 9.18
171/3 in 20.0 8.55
132/10 in 18.2 7.2
134/4 in 20.0 6.7
121/6 in 20.0 6.05
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 2 Matches
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109/9 in 20.0
WSS_T20
Otago Sparks beat Wellington Blaze by 7 wickets
111/3 in 18.4
TEAMS PREVIEW
Otago Sparks Preview
Hayley Jensen and her team have beaten all odds this season. Few would have expected them to finish at the top of the points table, but the side has done well to be here. They have won both league games against the Wellington Blaze and have reasons to be confident. They face a big test in this game, and Jansen expects a strong show from her players.
Suzie Bates is the key batter on the team, and she must do well at the top with Bella James. Hayley Jensen will look to do well in the middle order and build partnerships with Olivia Gain and Caitlin Blakely. Polly Inglis is a good finisher and will look to add quick runs with Felicity Leydon-Davis and Anna Browning.
The bowlers have done well this season. Hayley Jensen must lead from the front and strike early with Emma Black, as the Wellington Blaze have their top-order batters in good form. Kirstie Gordon and Eden Carson have troubled batters and must play a crucial role in this game. Bates, Browning, and Leydon-Davis add depth to the attack.
Otago Sparks Predicted Playing XI:
Hayley Jensen (c), Suzie Bates, Bella James, Olivia Gain, Caitlin Blakely, Polly Inglis (wk), Felicity Leydon-Davis, Anna Browning, Kirstie Gordon, Eden Carson, Emma Black
Otago Sparks Key Players From Previous Game Of Womens Super Smash, 2024-25
Otago Sparks Actual Playing XI:
Suzie Bates, Bella James, Olivia Gain, Caitlin Blakely, Polly Inglis, Felicity Leydon-Davis, Anna Browning, Hayley Jensen, Kirstie Gordon, Eden Carson, Emma Black
Wellington Blaze Preview
Amelia Kerr and her team put up a great show in the Eliminator against the Northern Brave Women. In a high-stakes battle, the side performed clinically, winning the game by 23 runs. They will face a tough challenge against the Otago Sparks, and Kerr would like to see a strong show from senior players.
Amelia Kerr will look to lead from the front and deliver a good start in the game with Rebecca Burns. Hannah Darlington will look to do well in the middle order and build partnerships with Jess Kerr and Maitlan Brown. Jessica McFadyen and Caitlin King are good hitters, and the team expects quick runs from them in the death overs.
Jess Kerr has bowled well this season and will look to deliver early breakthroughs with Maitlan Brown. Amelia Kerr will be confident after her match-winning spell in the last game and shall look to bowl tight lines in the middle overs. Rachel Bryant, Nicole Baird, and Natasha Codyre add depth to the attack.
Wellington Blaze Predicted Playing XI:
Amelia Kerr (c), Hannah Darlington, Rebecca Burns, Jess Kerr, Maitlan Brown, Jessica McFadyen (wk), Caitlin King, Sam Mackinder, Nicole Baird, Natasha Codyre, Rachel Bryant
Wellington Blaze Key Players From Previous Game Of Womens Super Smash, 2024-25
Wellington Blaze Actual Playing XI:
Amelia Kerr, Rebecca Burns, Maitlan Brown, Jess Kerr, Hannah Darlington, Jessica McFadyen, Caitlin King, Sam Mackinder, Nicole Baird, Natasha Codyre, Rachel Bryant
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The skies over Wellington will be clear. It is an excellent wicket, with the ball coming onto the bat nicely, allowing batters to play their strokes freely. Bowlers have found the surface challenging. The average first-innings score has been 140 runs, and the team batting first would like to have 170 runs on the board.
OS-W vs WB-W Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BalancedBatting Conditions
Moderate ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
The wicket at Basin Reserve, Wellington, is a batters' paradise, allowing them to play their strokes freely. There is assistance for the fast bowlers with the new ball as they can generate bounce from the surface. Spinners have also enjoyed success here as the large boundaries help them.
Toss: To Bowl
The last few games at this venue have been high-scoring contests. Bowlers have found assistance from the surface in the early overs, but it has been a batter's wicket. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the conditions by bowling first in the game.
OS-W vs WB-W
Winning Prediction
Otago Sparks have done well this season, but they are up against the most successful team in the tournament's history in this game. They have a poor record against the Wellington Blaze, which will be on their minds. The Wellington Blaze has a strong batting lineup and has done well on the big stage. It will be a close game, but the Wellington Blaze have an edge.
Wellington Blaze to win
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