The Blaze (BLA) will be facing Thunder (THU) in the 20th game of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024. The match will be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on 6th May 2024 at 03:00 PM IST.
BLA vs THU Match 20 - Match Information
Match: The Blaze vs Thunder, Match 20
Date: 6th May 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
BLA vs THU Match 20 Preview
The Blaze have played 3 matches in the series and they are currently ranked eighth on the points table, while Thunder have played 4 matches in the series and are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024 Points Table
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SES | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | +1.059 |
| SV | 5 | 4 | 1 | 18 | +0.747 |
| SUN | 5 | 3 | 2 | 15 | +0.211 |
| NOD | 5 | 3 | 2 | 13 | +0.053 |
| WS | 5 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -0.101 |
| THU | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -0.115 |
| CES | 5 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -0.399 |
| BLA | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1.487 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 7 of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2022 where Grace Ballinger scored the highest fantasy points for The Blaze with 173 match fantasy points while Eleanor Threlkeld topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Thunder with 109 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by The Blaze, Sunrisers beat them by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for The Blaze was Grace Ballinger who scored 41 fantasy points. In their last match in this series played by Thunder, Southern Vipers beat them by 3 wickets. The top fantasy player for Thunder was Seren Smale who scored 109 fantasy points.
BLA vs THU, Trent Bridge, Nottingham Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Trent Bridge, Nottingham is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 2 matches is 186 runs. Batting first should be the preferred option at the venue, with the team batting first winning 100% of its matches.
Weather Report for Trent Bridge, Nottingham
Temperature will hover around 15.8°C and humidity is expected to be around 80%. Winds at a speed of 2.69 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. There is light rain expected which may affect playing conditions.
Pace or Spin?
The venue is suited for both pacers and spinners alike.
BLA vs THU, Head-to-Head
In the 4 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Threlkeld | 5 | 182 | 60.7 | 0 | - | 12, 32, 26, 5, 107 | - |
| Katie Mack | 5 | 193 | 38.6 | 0 | - | 37, 28, 100, 19, 9 | - |
| Sarah Bryce | 5 | 171 | 34.2 | 0 | - | 84, 20, 2, 23, 42 | - |
- Eleanor Threlkeld
Eleanor Threlkeld is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. She has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. This player is a batter, bats right-handed, and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, Eleanor Threlkeld has scored 182 runs at an average of 60.7 per match.
- Katie Maree Mack
Katie Mack is a batter with an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 4 games, a fantasy rating of 8.3, and can be a punt pick for your Dream11 team. She is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 193 runs averaging 38.6 per match.
- Sarah Jennifer Bryce
Sarah Bryce can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. Sarah Bryce has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 6.7. She is a top-order opening batter, bats right-handed, and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, this player has scored 171 runs at an average of 34.2 per match.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Glenn | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 0, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Grace Ballinger | 3 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 22.8 | 7, 0, 25, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 3 |
| Tara Norris | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 27 | 0, 0, 0, 19, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
- Sarah Glenn
Sarah Glenn is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sarah Glenn has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. She is a leg-break bowler. This player has done very well against this opposition, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Grace Ballinger
Grace Ballinger is a bowler with an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Grace Ballinger bowls left-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches, she has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.8. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Tara Norris
Tara Norris is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Tara Norris has an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.2. She bowls left-arm medium and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 3 wickets at an average of 27. Tara Norris has been very successful against this team, taking 6 wickets in recent matches.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine de Klerk | 3 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 41 | 15, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Olivia Bell | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 101 | 4, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Kathryn Bryce | 3 | 156 | 52 | 3 | 14 | 0, 73, 0, 0, 83 | 0, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
- Nadine de Klerk
Nadine de Klerk is an all-rounder with an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10, and can be a good pick for your Dream11 team. She is a top-order batter, and bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, this player has scored 15 runs at an average of 7.5 per match. Nadine de Klerk is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, she has taken 2 wickets at an average of 41 per match.
- Olivia Bell
Olivia Bell is an all-rounder with an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 5 games, a fantasy rating of 9.9, and can be a high-risk, high-returns pick for your Dream11 team. She is an off-break bowler and in the recently played 3 matches, this player has taken 1 wickets at an average of 101.
- Kathryn Emma Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7, and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kathryn Bryce is a top-order Right Handed Batter. In the recently played 3 matches, she has scored 156 runs averaging 52 per match. This player also bowls decently, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches, she has taken 3 wickets, averaging 14. Kathryn Bryce has a very good record against this opponent, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seren Smale | 5 | 165 | 33 | 0 | - | 99, 9, 21, 32, 4 | - |
| Tara Norris | 3 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 27 | 0, 0, 0, 19, 0 | 0, 3, 0, 0, 0 |
| Hannah Jones | 3 | 5 | - | 4 | 26.8 | 2, 0, 0, 3, 0 | 0, 2, 0, 0, 2 |
| Grace Ballinger | 3 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 22.8 | 7, 0, 25, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 3 |
| Lucy Higham | 3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 25.3 | 8, 0, 2, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 2 |
| Daisy Mullan | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 0 | - | 14, 3, 18, 0, 26 | - |
The top point-getters for The Blaze were Grace Ballinger with 41 match fantasy points, Lucy Higham with 33 match fantasy points, and Daisy Mullan with 20 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Thunder were Seren Smale with 109 match fantasy points, Tara Norris with 85 match fantasy points, and Hannah Jones with 78 match fantasy points.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine de Klerk | 3 | 15 | 7.5 | 2 | 41 | 15, 0, 0, 0, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 1, 1 |
| Olivia Bell | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 101 | 4, 0, 0, 5, 0 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Sarah Glenn | 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | - | 2, 0, 0, 0, 7 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Kathryn Bryce | 3 | 156 | 52 | 3 | 14 | 0, 73, 0, 0, 83 | 0, 0, 2, 1, 0 |
| Grace Ballinger | 3 | 32 | 32 | 4 | 22.8 | 7, 0, 25, 0, 0 | 0, 1, 0, 0, 3 |
- Nadine de Klerk
Nadine de Klerk is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Nadine de Klerk has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. She is a top-order batter, and bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches, this player has scored 15 runs at an average of 7.5 per match. Nadine de Klerk can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches, she has taken 2 wickets at an average of 41 per match.
- Olivia Bell
Olivia Bell can be a punt pick for your Dream11 team. She has an average of 76 match fantasy points in the last 5 games and a fantasy rating of 9.9. This player is an off-break bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Olivia Bell has taken 1 wicket at an average of 101.
- Sarah Glenn
Sarah Glenn is a bowler with an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. She is a leg-break bowler. This player has a very good record against this opponent, taking 2 wickets in recent matches.
- Kathryn Emma Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is an all-rounder with an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7, and is a good-to-have player for your fantasy team. Kathryn Bryce is a top-order batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent 3 matches, she has scored 156 runs at an average of 52 per match. This player can also give you some bowling fantasy points, bowling right-arm medium, and in recent matches, she has taken 3 wickets, averaging 14 wickets per match. Kathryn Bryce has done very well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches.
- Grace Ballinger
Grace Ballinger is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 fantasy team. Grace Ballinger has an average of 66 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. She is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the last 3 matches, this player has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.8. Grace Ballinger has a very good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
BLA vs THU Squad Information
The Blaze (BLA) Squad: Heather Graham, Nadine de Klerk, Marie Kelly, Kathryn Bryce, Sarah Bryce, Georgie Boyce, Sarah Glenn, Lucy Higham, Kirstie Gordon, Sophie Munro, Cassidy McCarthy, Bethany Harmer, Grace Ballinger, Teresa Graves, Scarlett Hughes, Daisy Mullan, Michaela Kirk, Bethan Gammon, Ella Claridge, Josie Groves and Prisha Thanawala.
Thunder (THU) Squad: Kate Cross, Sophie Ecclestone, Katie Mack, Fi Morris, Naomi Dattani, Emma Lamb, Eleanor Threlkeld, Mahika Gaur, Danielle Collins, Tara Norris, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Graham, Shachi Pai, Alice Clarke, Liberty Heap, Laura Jackson, Hannah Jones, Ailsa Lister, Seren Smale, Olivia Bell and Sophie Morris.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Eleanor Threlkeld
Batter: Danielle Collins
All-Rounders: Nadine de Klerk, Olivia Bell, Fi Morris and Liberty Heap
Bowlers: Sarah Glenn, Grace Ballinger, Sophie Munro, Tara Norris and Lucy Higham
Captain: Nadine de Klerk
Vice-Captain: Tara Norris
