Fairbreak Global Invitational Womens T20 2023, Match 6, Spirit vs South Coast Sapphires: Probable XIs, Pitch Report and Live Streaming Details
The sixth match of the Fairbreak Global Invitational Women’s T20 2023 competition will see the Spirit Women take on the South Coast Sapphires Women at the Kowloon Cricket Club in Kowloon.
Spirit Women had a wonderful start to the competition. They convincingly beat the Barmy Army Women in their opening game with a solid all-round effort.
Mahika Gaur and Betty Chan picked up two wickets each for the Spirit as they restricted the Barmy Army Women to 135/5. Skipper Nicola Carey remained unbeaten on 40 off 30 balls to guide her side across the line in the penultimate over.
South Coast Sapphires Women, meanwhile, had a terrible start to the Fairbreak Global Invitational Women’s T20 2023 competition. They suffered a heavy loss against the Warriors Women in their opening game and will be eager to bounce back in their upcoming fixture.
The Sapphires’ batters struggled to get going as they only managed to score 111 in their 20 overs for the loss of seven wickets. They picked up three wickets while defending but it wasn’t enough as the Warriors Women cruised past the target in just 12.4 overs.
Spirit Women vs South Coast Sapphires Women Match Details:
Match: Spirit Women vs South Coast Sapphires Women, Match 6, Fairbreak Global Invitational Women’s T20 2023
Date and Time: April 7 2023, Friday, 07:30 am IST
Venue: Kowloon Cricket Club, Kowloon
Spirit Women vs South Coast Sapphires Women Pitch Report
The pitch at Kowloon Cricket Club is a balanced track. The new-ball bowlers may get some lateral movement. Also, the spinners will get some assistance from the surface and the batters will have to be patient while batting here.
Spirit Women vs South Coast Sapphires Women Weather Forecast
The temperatures in Kowloon are expected to hover between 19 and 22 degrees Celsius. There will be a cloud cover throughout the day.
Spirit Women vs South Coast Sapphires Women Probable XIs
Spirit Women
The Spirit Women aren't expected to change the winning combination.
Probable XI
Sophia Dunkley, Sarah Bryce (wk), Nicola Carey (c), Natthakan Chantham, Bismah Maroof, Kerry-Anne Tomlinson, Nensi Patel, Nattaya Boochatham, Mahika Gaur, Betty Chan Ayabonga Khaka
South Coast Sapphires Women
It was only their first game and they are likely to field the same XI despite the loss.
Probable XI
Katie Mack, Gaby Lewis, Babette de Leede (wk), Erin Burns, Katherine Sciver-Brunt, Sana Mir (c), Tash Farrant, Shabnim Ismail, Maryam Omar, Geetika Kodali, Kary Chan
Spirit Women vs South Coast Sapphires Women Match Prediction
The Spirit Women got off to a winning start to the competition whereas the South Coast Sapphires Women lost their opening fixture. The Sapphires will have to fire in unison to grab their first win on Friday.
Given how solid the Spirit Women have looked so far, it will be an uphill task for the Sapphires.
Prediction: Spirit Women to win this encounter.
Spirit Women vs South Coast Sapphires Women Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Sony Sports Ten 5
Live Streaming: FanCode