OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Prediction Today – Match 17 Women’s Super Smash 2025-26
The Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 continues with Match 17 as Otago Sparks Women (OS-W) take on Auckland Hearts Women (AH-W) at the University Oval in Dunedin on 12 January 2026. Both teams have shown competitive form in the New Zealand domestic T20 league, and this contest promises exciting fantasy cricket opportunities. Currently, OS-W and AH-W have been trading wins and losses, making this a closely anticipated encounter.
Match Details
| Match | OS-W vs AH-W – Match 17 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Women’s Super Smash 2025-26 |
| Match Type | T20 |
| Date | 12 January 2026 |
| Day | Monday |
| Time | 05:10 AM IST |
| Venue | University Oval, Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Teams | Otago Sparks Women vs Auckland Hearts Women |
Pitch & Weather Report
The University Oval surface generally offers a fair balance between bat and ball with opportunities for batters to score once settled, while pace bowlers may find helpful movement early on. Scores in the range of 130–150 are usually competitive in women’s Super Smash T20 fixtures. Weather is expected to be clear with minimal rain chances, giving both sides a full 20 overs to make an impact.
Probable Playing XI (Final XI confirmed after toss)
Otago Sparks Women Probable XI
- Polly Inglis (WK & C)
- Suzie Bates
- Caitlin Blakely
- Bella James
- Olivia Gain
- Poppy-Jay Watkins
- Louisa Kotkamp
- Emma Black
- Chloe Deerness
- Felicity Leydon-Davis
- Anna Browning
Auckland Hearts Women Probable XI
- Isabella Gaze (WK)
- Maddy Green
- Lauren Down
- Prue Catton
- Bella Armstrong
- Josie Penfold
- Amie Hucker
- Molly Penfold
- Bree Illing
- Ayaan Lambat
- Brooke Halliday
(Note: Final XI will be confirmed after the toss)
OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Fantasy Tips
🔥 Top Fantasy Picks
- Suzie Bates (OS-W) – Experienced opener with consistent high scores.
- Maddy Green (AH-W) – Key batter with both consistency and strike rate.
- Caitlin Blakely (OS-W) – Middle-order run-getter.
- Bella Armstrong (AH-W) – All-rounder with batting and bowling contributions.
- Poppy-Jay Watkins (OS-W) – Useful bowler with wicket-taking ability.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Best Captain Picks
- Suzie Bates
- Maddy Green
- Polly Inglis
Best Vice-Captain Picks
- Caitlin Blakely
- Bella Armstrong
- Olivia Gain
OS-W vs AH-W Dream11 Team Prediction
🟢 Small League Team
WK: Polly Inglis
Batters: Suzie Bates (C), Maddy Green, Lauren Down
All-Rounders: Bella Armstrong (VC), Caitlin Blakely, Olivia Gain
Bowlers: Poppy-Jay Watkins, Emma Black, Louisa Kotkamp
🟠 Grand League Team
WK: Isabella Gaze
Batters: Suzie Bates (VC), Prue Catton, Bella James
All-Rounders: Maddy Green (C), Ayaan Lambat, Amie Hucker
Bowlers: Emma Black, Chloe Deerness, Felicity Leydon-Davis
OS-W vs AH-W Match Prediction
This match seems closely contested on paper. Otago Sparks Women have shown stronger batting depth in recent encounters, but Auckland Hearts Women have been competitive at home and can produce big scores with disciplined bowling. Expect a tight contest where small contributions from middle-order all-rounders could be decisive.
Final Fantasy Cricket Strategy
- Always confirm official playing XI after toss before locking the team.
- Prefer players who contribute in both batting and bowling.
- Top-order batters are crucial for consistent fantasy points in T20.
