LIG vs NOD: Lightning will take on the Northern Diamonds in the 5th match of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy 2021 at Kibworth Cricket Club Ground.
Both teams losing their season openers and are in search of their first victory.
Lightning went up against the Southers Vipers in their season opener. Tammy Beaumont’s 57 couldn’t do the trick as the Lightning were restricted to 214/9 courtesy of Tara Norris’ 3/47. In reply, The hard-hitting cameos and a fifty from Danni Wyatt helped the Southern Vipers win the game by four wickets and 19 balls to spare.
Meanwhile, Northern Diamonds locked horns with Central Sparks in their last game. Lauren Winfield-Hill scored a century and helped the side get to a total of 280. Sparks’ bowler Issy Wong delivered an excellent spell of 5/49 from her 10 overs.
Central Sparks chased the target with ease and won the game by two wickets.
Match Details
Match: Lightning vs Northern Diamonds
Date & Time: 31st May 2021, 3:00 PM IST
Venue: Kibworth Cricket Club New Ground, Kibworth
LIG vs NOD Head-to-Head
The two teams played two matches against each other last season, with the Northern Diamonds winning both encounters.
Pitch Report
The pitch is a neutral one favouring both batters and bowlers. The chasing side has won 75% of matches plated at this venue. So the team winning the toss will look to bowl first.
Weather Report
It is forecasted to be a warm and sunny day.
LIG vs NOD Predicted Playing XI
Lightning
Sarah Bryce, Teresa Graves, Tammy Beaumont, Abigail Freeborn, Michaela Kirk, Kathyrn Bryce, Sonia Odedra, Kirstie Gordon, Lucy Higham, Sophie Munro, Yvonne Graves
Northern Diamonds
Hollie Armitage, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Natalie Sciver, Sterre Kalis, Katherine Brunt, Ami Campbell, Jenny Gunn, Alex MacDonald, Beth Langston, Katie Levick, Linsey Smith
LIG vs NOD Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper: Sterre Kallis
Batswomen: Lauren Winfield-Hill (captain), Tammy Beaumont, Teresa Graves
All-rounders: Kathryn Bryce (vice-captain), Lucy Higham, Jenny Gunn
Bowlers: Katherine Brunt, Beth Langston, Kirstie Gordon, Linsey Smith
