The Blaze (BLA) will be taking on Thunder (THU) in the 20th game of the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024. The match will be played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on May 6 at 03:00 PM IST.
BLA vs THU (The Blaze vs Thunder), Match 20 - Match Information
Match: The Blaze vs Thunder, Match 20
Date: May 6, 2024
Time: 03:00 PM IST
Venue: Trent Bridge, Nottingham
BLA vs THU (The Blaze vs Thunder), 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 they are currently ranked sixth on the points table.
Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024 Points Table
The points table of Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy, 2024. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost and Net run-rate.
| 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 against Sunrisers, Sunrisers beat The Blaze 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 against Southern Vipers, Southern Vipers beat Thunder 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
The temperature will hover around 16°C and humidity is expected to be around 80%. 2.69 m/s winds are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. Light rain is forecasted 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, the 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 wicket-keeper with an average of 43 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. She is a batter who bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the recent 5 matches, this player has scored 182 runs.
- Katie Maree Mack
Katie Mack is a very inconsistent player in terms of fantasy points and can be a punt pick in your team. Katie Mack has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 4 games and a fantasy rating of 8.3. She is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the last 5 matches, this player has scored 37, 28, 100, 19 and 9 runs.
- Sarah Jennifer Bryce
Sarah Bryce is a wicket-keeper with an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 6.7 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. Sarah Bryce is a top-order, right-handed batter and also keeps wickets. In the recently played 5 matches, she has scored 171 runs.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Sarah Glenn bowls leg-break. She has a good record against this opponent, 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. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Grace Ballinger has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.8. She has a good record against this opponent, taking 5 wickets in recent matches.
- Tara Norris
Tara Norris is a bowler with an average of 50 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.2 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. This player is a left-arm medium bowler and in the last 3 matches, Tara Norris has taken 3 wickets at an average of 27. She has a good record against this opponent, taking 6 wickets in recent matches.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Nadine de Klerk is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, she has scored 15 runs. This player also bowls decently, 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 differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Olivia Bell bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, she has taken 1 wicket at an average of 101.
- Kathryn Emma Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Kathryn Bryce is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, she has scored 156 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, she has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14 per match. Kathryn Bryce has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. She has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wicket.
BLA vs THU Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 are 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 are 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 59 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Nadine de Klerk is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 3 matches, she has scored 15 runs. This player also bowls decently, 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 differential pick for your Dream11 Team. Olivia Bell bowls off-break and in the recently played 3 matches, she has taken 1 wicket at an average of 101.
- Sarah Glenn
Sarah Glenn can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. Sarah Glenn bowls leg-break. She has a good record against this opponent, taking 3 wickets in recent matches.
- Kathryn Emma Bryce
Kathryn Bryce is a good-to-have player for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. This player has an average of 92 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. Kathryn Bryce is a top-order batter who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches, she has scored 156 runs. This player is also a handy bowler, bowling right-arm medium and in recent matches, she has taken 3 wickets at an average of 14 per match. Kathryn Bryce has done well against this opposition, taking 4 wickets in recent matches. She has a good record at this venue as in the last 3 matches this player played here and has taken 1 wicket.
- 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. This player is a left-arm medium-fast bowler and in the recent 3 matches, Grace Ballinger has taken 4 wickets at an average of 22.8. She has a 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
Photo credit: Alamy
