Match Details:
The 34th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between Adelaide Strikers Women and the Brisbane Heat Women at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney.
This match is scheduled to start at 02:30 PM Local Time (09:00 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.
Preview:
With seven points in eight matches, the Adelaide Strikers Women hold the fifth spot on the WBBL points table. They will battle the Brisbane Heat Women in their ninth fixture. A win against the Heat Women will help them break into the Top 4. On the other side, the Brisbane-based team also have an opportunity to attain the fourth spot.
The Brisbane Heat have not had an eventful WBBL campaign this year. They have won only two of their first eight matches. Still, they have a chance to qualify for the next round. But for that, they need to beat the Adelaide Strikers in Sydney first.
AS-W vs BH-W Weather Report for Match 34:
There are no chances of rain on Saturday afternoon in Sydney. The temperature will stay around 23 degrees Celsius as the players will play under clear skies.
Pitch Report:
There has not been a single 40-overs contest at this venue in WBBL 2020. One of the three matches did not produce a result, while the other two were decided via D/L Method. It should be a great day for batting as the sun is expected to shine bright in the sky on Saturday.
Average first innings score:
113 (As per the average run rate in the matches played at this venue in this season)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 0, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Adelaide Strikers’ Suzie Bates hurt her shoulder in the previous match. She might miss this match.
AS-W vs BH-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Adelaide Strikers Women:
Tahlia McGrath, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Suzie Bates (c), Amanda Wellington, Madeline Penna, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Megan Schutt, Alex Price
Bench:
Katie Perkins, Annie O Neil
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Brisbane Heat Women:
Maddy Green, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jess Jonassen (c), Grace Harris, Laura Kimmince, Amelia Kerr, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Prestwidge, Charli Knott, Courtney Sippel
Bench:
Delissa Kimmince, Nicola Hancock
AS-W vs BH-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Jess Jonassen has been a consistent performer for the Brisbane Heat Women. She has taken nine wickets and scored 108 runs for her team this season.
Georgia Redmayne has aggregated 184 runs in seven innings at an average of 36.80. The wicket-keeper batter has two half-centuries to her name in WBBL 2020.
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 237 runs in eight matches. She is the highest run-scorer among both the teams.
Sarah Coyte has been the most successful bowler for the Adelaide Strikers Women. She has taken 11 wickets in seven matches, with her economy rate being 6.63.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Jess Jonassen, Laura Wolvaardt
Vice-Captain Options – Sarah Coyte, Georgia Redmayne
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AS-W vs BH-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Georgia Redmayne
Batters – Maddy Green, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt
All-Rounders – Jess Jonassen (c), Tahlia McGrath, Amelia Kerr, Grace Harris
Bowlers – Sarah Coyte (vc), Courtney Sippel, Megan Schutt
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AS-W vs BH-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Georgia Redmayne (vc)
Batters – Maddy Green, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Bridget Patterson
All-Rounders – Jess Jonassen, Tahlia McGrath, Amelia Kerr
Bowlers – Sarah Coyte, Georgia Prestwidge, Megan Schutt
Expert Advice:
Amelia Kerr has dismissed eight batters in seven matches this year. She has taken a four-wicket haul in this competition, and her economy rate of 5.95 shows that the opposition teams have struggled a lot against her. It is advisable to pick her in the team.
Today’s AS-W vs BH-W Probable Winners:
Adelaide Strikers Women are predicted to win this game.
