Who Will Win Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder, WCSL 2019?
Lancashire Thunder travel to Taunton to face Western Storm, still looking for their first win of the 2019 Women’s Cricket Super League campaign. The match at the County Ground takes place on August 10 and the live action is scheduled to start at 15:00.
Thunder, who have never reached the play-offs, have lost two from two so far – Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten half-century a lone stand in another below-par batting performance against Surrey Stars last time out.
They face a Western Storm looking to top the group after finishing second and then losing in the play-off last season. The Storm, led by England captain Heather Knight, impressed with bat and ball as they beat Loughborough Lightning in their opening game.
WS vs LT, Womens Super League: Where to watch/Live streaming
TV channels: Sky Sports
Live streaming: Now TV
WS vs LT Toss Prediction
Lancashire Thunder are yet to win the toss, with this their third game. Kate Cross’ luck is due to change and, on a batting wicket, they may want to set a score and put their recent batting woes behind them.
WS vs LT Weather Report
Overnight rain could mean a wet outfield, but the forecast for Saturday is much better – partly cloudy and a little windy, but crucially dry.
WS vs LT Pitch Condition
This is Western Storm’s first home game of the 2019 Kia Super League and it will also have been a week since Somerset last used the ground. This match is part of a double header, but the women get first crack at what should be another excellent batting surface.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder, WCSL 2019...
Western Storm Team News & Playing 11
WS Team News
Anya Shrubsole did not feature in Western Storm’s opening match and the England pace bowler may find it difficult to reclaim her place despite her reputation. A strong all-round display included a wicket on her debut for newcomer Alex Griffiths.
WS Key Players
Smriti Mandhana: In pre-tournament interviews, the Indian icon said she was delighted with how she was timing the ball and she gave a little taste with 32 from 24 balls in the opening game.
Deepti Sharma: One of the new recruits for this season, the Indian off-spinner took 1-17 – including ten dot balls – to show what she can add to the bowling attack this season.
Heather Knight: The England and Western Storm captain went wicketless with the ball but then anchored the chase with a disciplined 41 from 39 balls to guide the Storm towards victory.
WS Team Form
After losing to Surrey Stars in last year’s play-off, following their second-placed finish, Western Storm kicked off the new campaign in winning form. Freya Davies and Claire Nicholas both claimed two wickets and Deepti Sharma bowled economically as they limited Loughborough Lightning to 125/6. In reply, Smriti Mandhana (32), Heather Knight (41) and Fran Wilson (33*) guided the Storm to a seven-wicket win in 17 overs.
Western Storm Predicted Playing 11
Rachael Priest (wk), Smriti Mandhana, Heather Knight (c), Fran Wilson, Sophie Luff, Deepti Sharma, Freya Davies, Naomi Dattani, Danielle Gibson, Claire Nicholas, Alex Griffiths
Lancashire Thunder Team News & Playing 11
LT Team News
Lancashire Thunder have been unchanged in their two matches so far, with new addition Sophia Dunkley batting in the higher middle order in order to accommodate the flood of spinners at the Thunder’s service. Natalie Brown and teenager Danielle Collins are among their batting options as they look to end their search for a first win, however.
LT Key Players
Harmanpreet Kaur: The Indian international star scored an unbeaten 58 from 47 balls last time out, hitting six fours and three sixes, to show that she is in batting form – even if her team-mates are not at this stage.
Kate Cross: Expensive with the ball so far, but the England seamer and new Thunder captain has showed her qualities on the international stage.
Sophie Ecclestone: The England spinner – one of the few English players to impress in the Ashes – has bowled 24 dot balls across the opening two games. She claimed 1-12 from her four overs in the first match.
LT Team Form
Lancashire Thunder have never reached the Kia Super League play-offs and they have made a losing start to this season’s competition too. Chasing 166/7 against Southern Vipers in their first game, they were all out for 132 in the final over. Then, next up, Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 58 was the sole highlight in a score of 120/7 against Surrey Stars. The defending champions needed just 14.2 overs to wrap up an eight-wicket win.
Lancashire Thunder Predicted Playing 11
Sune Luus, Georgie Boyce, Natalie Brown, Harmanpreet Kaur, Eleanor Threlkeld (wk), Emma Lamb, Evelyn Jones, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Cross, Alex Hartley
Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder Head to Head
Western Storm have won all four matches they have played against Lancashire Thunder, including bowling them out for 109 when they last met. Smriti Mandhana hit a century in a seven-wicket win in their first match last season – the Indian opener scoring 102 from 61 balls as the Storm chased 154 to win. Heather Knight top-scored in their most recent meeting, with 76 in a total of 185/4, before Claire Nicholas’ 3-11 helped them seal a dominant win.
WS vs LT Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
WS Won |
LT Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 4 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder Betting Odds
Western Storm are big favourites to beat out-of-form Lancashire Thunder.
WS Bet365 Odds
- WS to Win the Match: Western Storm are 1.53 favourites to beat Lancashire Thunder once again.
- WS Top Batsman: Smriti Mandhana hit a century against the Thunder last season and started this tournament in good form too. She is 3.00 to be the Storm’s top batsman with Bet365. Heather Knight, top scorer in the opening game for the Storm, is 4.00, while Rachael Priest is 4.50 and Fran Wilson a generous 7.00.
- WS Top Bowler: With the ball, Anya Shrubsole did not play in the first match but is 3.50 to be their top bowler. Deepti Sharma impressed last time out and is 4.00. Freya Davies is the same price, while Claire Nicholas – who took two wickets in the opening game and starred when these teams last met – is 5.00.
LT Bet365 Odds
- LT to Win the Match: Lancashire Thunder are huge outsiders at 2.50 to beat Western Storm.
- LT Top Batsman: Harmanpreet Kaur was their lone batting star last time out and she is 3.00 to be the Thunder’s top batsman again. Tahlia McGrath, Sune Luus and Georgie Boyce – who top-scored in the opening game – are all 5.00.
- LT Top Bowler: On the bowling front, Sophie Ecclestone is 3.50 favourite to be the Thunder’s top bowler. Kate Cross is 4.33, while Alex Hartley is 4.50. Tahlia McGrath is 5.00.
🏆 Western Storm vs Lancashire Thunder Prediction
Lancashire Thunder’s batting has been below-par so far and the international quality packed into this Western Storm team should prove too strong.
Aug 10, 2019
19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT
The Cooper Associates County Ground - Taunton, England
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