The Northern Diamonds and Thunder will face off in the Charlotte Edwards Cup in match 38 at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street. Check out NOD vs THU Dream11 Team, match preview, pitch report, probable playing XI, top fantasy picks and match prediction.
Match Preview
The Northern Diamonds currently sit in seventh position with 8 points, while Thunder holds fifth place with 15 points. Northern Diamonds’ season didn’t start well, but they won their last match and will hope to continue their winning streak. Conversely, Thunder lost their last match and had their second-to-last match abandoned without a ball bowled. Both teams have negative net run rates, with Thunder at -0.546 and Northern Diamonds at -0.349.
Historically, the Northern Diamonds have dominated their encounters with Thunder, winning eight out of twelve previous matches across formats. However, in this specific format (T20), Thunder has won three matches while Northern Diamonds has won two. Thunder will be looking to maintain their dominance in this format and extend their lead with a strong performance. Overall, Thunder has arguably played slightly better cricket than Northern Diamonds recently and will aim to continue that trend.
This contest could be decided by the battle between Thunder’s strong bowling unit and Northern Diamonds’ batters, who have faced some recent disappointments.
Match Details
- Tournament – Charlotte Edwards Cup
- Match: Northern Diamonds vs Thunder
- Venue: Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street
- Date 19th June, 2024 @ 4:00 PM IST
- Live Streaming: Northern Diamonds (Youtube)
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street Pitch Report
The boundary distances at the Riverside Ground typically range from 65 to 75 meters from the center of the pitch. The average first innings score in T20 matches at the Riverside Ground is around 105 -120 runs. The conditions can sometimes favor bowlers, especially if there is movement available for seamers. It is a typical bowling pitch, therefore picking bowlers and all-rounders is an ideal choice in your NOD vs THU Dream11 team.
Ground Stats (WT20)
- Matches Played: 4
- Batting First Won: 0
- Batting Second Won: 4
- Average 1st Innings score: 105 runs
NOD vs THU Probable Playing XI
Northern Diamonds– Lauren Winfield-Hill, Hollie Armitage ©, Emma Marlow, Bess Heath, Erin Burns, Phoebe Turner, Katie Levick, Leah Dobson, Sophia Turner, Jess Woolston, Abigail Glen.
Thunder– Eleanor Threlkeld ©, Seren Smale, Katie Mack, Fi Morris, Naomi Dattani, Emma Lamb, Danielle Collins, Kate Cross, Phoebe Graham, Tara Norris, Olivia Bell.
NOD vs THU Dream11 Top Fantasy Picks
| Northern Diamons | Thunder |
|---|---|
| Hollie Armitage (308 runs & 7 wkts) | Fi Morris (132 runs & 8 wkts) |
| Stere Kalis (189 runs) | Emma Lamb (223 runs) |
| Erin Burns (70 runs & 14 wkts) | Seren Smale (207 runs) |
| Katie Levick (13 wkts) | Kate Cross (38 runs & 5 wkts) |
| Rachel Slater (9 wkts) | Sophie Ecclestone (53 runs & 6 wkts) |
NOD vs THU Dream11 Team
Wicketkeepers: Seren Smale, Bess Heath
Batters: Emma Lamb, Katie Mack
All-rounders: Fi Morris (Captain), Erin Burns, Hollie Armitage
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone (Vice Captain), Katie Levick, Kate Cross, Rachel Slater
NOD vs THU Match Prediction
This match is expected to be a close contest despite both teams being eliminated from the season. The Riverside Ground at Chester-le-Street is known for producing low-scoring thrillers, with the Thunder team having a better bowling lineup than the Northern Diamonds and having defeated them in both the head to head encounters, we back Thunder to win the match.
Match Winner: Thunder
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