BLAZ (The Blaze) vs SUN (Sunrisers) Match Prediction
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Welbeck Colliery Cricket Club Ground
Facts
- The Blaze are placed at the top spot whereas Sunrisers are placed 6th in the table.
- The Blaze won the last game by 3 wickets against Sunrisers.
The Blaze vs Sunrisers Chances of Winning
The Blaze had an unbeatable streak in their first eight matches. However, the team met with a few inconsistencies to lose two games as well. With seven wins and two losses in twelve games, they are placed at the top of the points table with 38 points and a net run rate of 0.578. They lost their last game against SE Stars but will be looking to win their remaining games in order to seal the top place and move into the finals.
On the other hand, Sunrisers walked into this competition with a win but lost more games after that. They could only manage a total of four wins and lost on five occasions in their twelve games. They have 24 points and a net run rate of -0.088. They won their last match but their chances of making it to the play-off is nearly null.
The women's regional team previously known as Loughborough Lightning has been rebranded as "The Blaze" in the current season. The fresh start awarded them with good fortune as the team is bleeding with talent in the batting and bowling order. They are stronger on paper and should win the next affair.
The Blaze chance of winning - 62%
Sunrisers chance of winning - 38%
The Blaze vs Sunrisers Betting Tips
Tammy Beaumont and Sarah Glenn will be unavailable due to international duty that will dig a big hole in The Blaze’s batting & bowling line-up. Tammy Beaumont played an important role in TBZ’s wins in the competition. There are more hard-hitters in the team and will be thrilled to win the fixture. Grace Ballinger and Lucy Higham will back the bowling unit.
Sunrisers are in safe hands with Grace Scrivens & Jodi Grewcock in their batting order. They have handled the batting unit efficiently in the competition. Grewcock has been terrific with the ball as well with ample support from Kate Coppack in the line-up.
The Blaze vs Sunrisers Toss Prediction
The pitch at the Welbeck Colliery Cricket Club Ground, Market Warsop is a balanced pitch. The team batting first at this venue has won 50% of its matches, so the toss does not make much of a difference here. The team winning the toss may decide to bat or bowl depending on the ground conditions on the match-day.
Weather Report
The weather will be cloudy on the match-day with a few sunny intervals. The temperature will be 19 degree Celsius on average. There is 14% predictability of rain on the match-day.
The Blaze Player List
Kirstie Gordon (c), Nat Sciver-Brunt, Teresa Graves, Ella Claridge (wk), Sarah Bryce (wk), Bethany Harmer, Georgie Boyce, Marie Kelly, Michaela Kirk, Tammy Beaumont, Kathryn Bryce, Lucy Higham, Nadine de Klerk, Cassidy McCarthy, Grace Ballinger, Josie Groves, Sarah Glenn, Sophie Munro
Predicted Playing XI
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Player Name |
Role |
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Teresa Graves |
All-rounder |
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Lizelle Lee |
Wicket-keeper |
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Michaela Kirk |
Batter |
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Ella Claridge |
Batter |
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Georgia Boyce |
Batter |
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Cassidy McCarthy |
Bowler |
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Lucy Higham |
All-Rounder |
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Josie Groves |
Bowler |
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Sophie Munro |
All-Rounder |
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Kirstie Gordon(c) |
Bowler |
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Grace Ballinger |
Bowler |
The Blaze Recent Form
The Blaze will face a bit of difficulty in the absence of their star batters in the team. They scored a low score in the previous game and lost it.
Sunrisers Player List
Kelly Castle (c), Amara Carr (wk), Mia Rogers (wk), Scarlett Hughes (wk), Alice Macleod, Cordelia Griffith, Flo Miller, Jessica Olorenshaw, Jodie Grewcock, Katherine Speed, Saskia Horley, Dane van Niekerk, Grace Scrivens, Jo Gardner, Mady Villiers, Abtaha Maqsood, Eva Gray, Kate Coppack
Predicted Playing XI
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Player Name |
Role |
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Grace Scrivens |
All-Rounder |
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Florence Miller |
Batter |
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Ariana Dowse |
All-Rounder |
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Jodie Grewcock |
All-Rounder |
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Mady Villiers |
All-Rounder |
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Amara Carr |
Wicketkeeper |
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Joanne Gardner |
All-Rounder |
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Eva Gray |
Bowler |
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Kate Coppack |
Bowler |
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Amu Surenkuma |
Bowler |
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Kelly Castle |
Bowler |
Sunrisers Recent Form
Sunrisers won their last game against Central Sparks by 4 wickets. The top order looks in terrific form and will be looking to score high.
Sunrisers vs The Blaze Betting Odds
Sunrisers to score low before their first dismissal
In the 2023 season of RHFT, Sunrisers’ average score before the fall of the first wicket stands at 20.22 runs. In each of the 9 completed games that Sunrisers played, barring three, Sunrisers failed to surpass the 24 run mark before losing their first wicket. In their previous game, SUN scored 22 runs before their first wicket.
Sunrisers vs The Blaze Top Team Batsmen
Lizelle Lee to be The Blaze’s best batter
Lizelle Lee scored 40 & 22 runs in the two games she played this season. She will be the perfect replacement for the players gone for international duty. She averages 31.00 in the competition and will be eager to score high in the next game.
Jodi Grewcock to be Sunrisers’ top batter
Jodie Grewcock has played a pivotal role in her team's performance in the current RHF trophy. In eight innings, she has amassed 230 runs at an impressive average of 28.75, including three half-centuries this season. She bundled out for 8 runs in the last match but holds a special batting talent.
Sunrisers vs The Blaze Top Team Bowlers
Jodi Grewcock to be Sunrisers’s best bowler
Jodi Grewcock is pretty talented with the ball as well. She picked 12 wickets so far in the competition. In her last game, she picked 2 wickets for 36 runs to shine for her side.
Grace Ballinger to be The Blaze’s best bowler
Grace Ballinger picked 12 wickets in 9 games this season. She was impressive in her last game as she picked 4 scalps for 54 runs. She truly makes a fearless bowler.
Our Prediction
Favorites to win: The Blaze
The Blaze took their last outing very lightly as they are clear to qualify for the play-offs. In their last game, they went against the South East Stars but lost the game by 107 runs. Bowling first, TBZ conceded 278 runs in the game. Grace Ballinger picked 4 scalps for the team. Chasing the target, the team could not score much and were restricted to 171. Kirstie Gordon scored the highest from the side, 40 runs.
On the contrary, Sunrisers won their previous game against Central Sparks by 4 wickets. With an extensive bowling order, SUN conceded 227 runs in the game. Chasing the target, Sunrisers saw incredible innings from Grace Scrivens (51), Amara Carr (58) & Mady Villiers (56). This led to Sunrisers’ win by 4 wickets.
The sides have only clashed once since the Blaze were newly reformed. In the game, The Blaze managed to win the game by 3 wickets. Sunrisers bundled out for 159 in the game. TBZ managed to conquer the target in the 36th over itself with spectacular batting performances from Tammy Beaumont who scored 64 runs. TBZ will miss a few players but will be confident going into the next game.
The Blaze to win - 1.616 (Melbet)
Sunrisers to win - 2.3 (Melbet)
