Match Details:
The 1st match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2020 will be played between Perth Scorchers Women and Brisbane Heat Women at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney.
This game is scheduled to start at 04:50 AM IST (10:20 AM local time) (11:20 PM UTC). The game will be telecasted on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
The 2020 edition of Women’s Big Bash League will kick off with a game between the Perth Scorchers Women and the Brisbane Heat Women. Heat ladies lifted the 2019 edition of the competition, but the Scorchers were impressive as well.
In the league stages, Heat won 10 out of their 14 games and finished at the top of the table. Scorchers, on the other hand, won 9 out of their 14 games and finished a couple of places behind the champions. They will look to settle scores this time around, which sets up for a fascinating game of cricket.
PES vs BRH Weather Report for Match 1:
Unfortunately, we might get a rain-curtailed game, as there are predictions of light drizzle. The temperature is expected to be around 16 °C.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The pitch at the North Sydney Oval is fairly balanced, with both batsmen and bowlers likely to get assistance. However, spinners are expected to thrive on this track.
Average first innings score:
153 (Last 5 WWBL games played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
PES vs BRH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Perth Scorchers Women:
Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney, Amy Jones (wk), Nicole Bolton, Heather Graham, Chloe Piparo, Jemma Barsby, Piepa Cleary, Taneale Peschel, Sarah Glenn, Samantha Betts.
Bench:
Megan Banting, Mathilda Carmichael.
Brisbane Heat Women:
Maddy Green, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen (c), Georgia Redmayne (wk), Amelia Kerr, Nadine de Klerk, Laura Harris, Delissa Kimmince, Nicola Hancock, Mikayla Hinkley, Georgia Prestwidge
Bench:
Georgia Voll, Laura Kimmince, Courtney Sippel.
PES vs BRH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Sophie Devine was in scintillating form in the last edition of WBBL. In the 16 matches she played, she had scored 769 runs and scalped 19 wickets.
Beth Mooney was the prime reason behind Brisbane Heat’s title triumph. Showing incredible consistency, she amassed 743 runs in 16 innings, at a strike rate of 125.08 and an extraordinary average of over 70.
Amy Jones mustered 395 runs in 13 innings for her team last year. She maintained a fairly impressive average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 110.
Jess Jonassen was one of the most successful bowlers of last season. The Brisbane Heat Women’s captain had picked up 21 wickets in 16 fixtures.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney
Vice-Captain Options – Amy Jones, Jess Jonassen
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for PES vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Amy Jones
Batters – Laura Harris, Mikayla Hinkley, Maddy Green, Beth Mooney
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (c), Jess Jonassen (vc), Nicole Bolton
Bowlers – Nicola Hancock, Taneale Peschel, Jemma Barsby
12th Man – Nadine de Klerk
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for PES vs BRH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Amy Jones (vc), Georgia Redmayne
Batters – Chloe Piparo, Mikayla Hinkley, Beth Mooney (c)
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Jess Jonassen, Nadine de Klerk
Bowlers – Delisa Kimmince, Sarah Glenn, Jemma Barsby
12th Man – Maddy Green
Expert Advice:
Delissa Kimmince was instrumental with the ball last season, picking up 17 wickets in 16 games. She had an economy rate of under 8 runs per over. Kimmince can be a great differential pick for your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s PES vs BRH Probable Winners:
Perth Scorchers Women are expected to win this match.
