The 16th match of the Kia Super League 2019 between Southern Vipers and Surrey Stars promises to be an exciting contest after the Vipers come into it following a dramatic tie against Lancashire Thunder.
Apart from Southern Vipers vs Surrey Stars, Sunday will also see two other matches- Lougborough Lighting vs Yorkshire Diamonds and Lancashire Thunder vs Western Storm.
Match Details:
The match between Southern Vipers vs Surrey Stars in the Kia Super League 2019 will take place on Sunday, August 18, at the Arundel Castle, Arundel at 1:30 pm GMT.
Team News:
Southern Vipers
Having lost the first two matches, fate did not back them for the next two matches. A washed out game and an exciting tie followed their loss in the third match, Still sitting second in the table, they would once again want Stefanie Taylor, their superstar so far in the tournament to come good. With 173 runs at an average over 57 and 4 wickets in as many matches, the West Indian all-rounder seems a direct pick in any fantasy team, and a good choice for captain. Natasha Farrant has been another player who has come good for them in the tournament with seven wickets in four matches.
Surrey Stars
The Stars have a strong middle order with the likes of Sarah Taylor, Natalie Sciver, & Dane van Niekerk. van Niekerk and Sciver can also win the match with the ball as well, and would be excellent choices for fantasy games. Lizele Lee is another another in-form all-rounder to watch out for.
Predicted Playing XI
Southern Vipers
Stafanie Taylor, Danielle Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont (c), Suzie Bates, Natasha Farrant, Amanda Wellington, Thea Brookes, Carla Rudd (wk), Maia Bouchier, Fi Morris, Isabelle Wong
Surrey Stars
Lizelle Lee, Bryony Smith, Sarah Taylor (WK), Natalie Sciver (C), Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Aylish Cranstone, Laura Marsh, Gwenan Davies, Mady Villiers, Amy Gordon
Injury and Availability News:
As of now, there do not seem to be any injury concerns. Both the teams look extremely strong and should be an exciting contest.
Weather and pitch report
The weather forecast for Sunday is around 19 degree Celsius with 70 % humidity. The major concern though, would be the rain forecast early in the morning, which will put the drainage of the ground to test.
The match will be the first in Arundel and the freshness, combined with overcast conditions, will help the seamers early on, if the match starts without rain interruption.
H2H record
In the last five meetings between the two teams, both have won two matches each, with one being abandoned.
Dream XI Prediction Team:
Wicket-keeper: Sarah Taylor
Batters: D Wyatt, S Bates, M Bouchier
All-rounders: N Sciver, D V Niekerk, M Villiers, Stefanie Taylor
Bowlers: L Marsh, T Farrant, L Bell
Captain & Vice-captain: Stefanie Taylor, D V Niekerk