Match Details:
The 21st match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between Brisbane Heat Women and the Adelaide Strikers Women at the North Sydney Oval.
This match is scheduled to start at 06:45 AM Local Time (12:15 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.
Preview:
Both the teams playing in this match have had similar journeys in this season of the WBBL so far. They have played the same number of matches so far and even have the same number of wins to their name. The only thing that differentiates between the two is the number of losses that they have suffered in this tournament.
Brisbane Heat Women have played 5 matches and are currently placed at the 4th spot in the points table, with 1 win, 2 losses and 2 washed out games. Their opponents in their 5 matches, Adelaide Strikers Women, have 1 win and 3 losses with only one of their games ending in a no result. Thus, they have managed to get 3 points to their name. Both these teams would be coming into this game with the motive to push upwards in the points table by getting another win under their belt.
BH-W vs AS-W Weather Report for Match 21:
The weather in Sydney played a spoilsport in many of the initial matches of the tournament. But, on Saturday, things are expected to be better as the chances of precipitation are just 20 per cent in spite of the sky being cloudy. The temperature is expected to be around the 17 degree Celsius.
Pitch Report:
If the results of the past matches played at this venue are anything to go by, then the pitch here will support the batsmen in the second innings and the ideal choice for the captain winning the toss would be to bowl first.
Average first innings score:
132 (Only completed match of the tournament played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0 (Only one completed match of the tournament played at this venue)
Injury and Availability News:
Brisbane Heat have included youngster Charli Knott in their squad. Lilly Mills misses out.
Adelaide Strikers’ Suzie Bates is still nursing a shoulder injury and will not be available.
BH-W vs AS-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Brisbane Heat Women:
Maddy Green, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jess Jonassen (c), Grace Harris, Laura Kimmince, Amelia Kerr, Delissa Kimmince, Georgia Voll, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Prestwidge, Nicola Hancock
Bench:
Charli Knott, Courtney Grace Sippel
Adelaide Strikers Women:
Tahlia McGrath, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Stafanie Taylor, Amanda Wellington, Madeline Penna, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Megan Schutt (c), Darcie Brown
Bench:
Katie Perkins, Alex Price
BH-W vs AS-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:
Jess Jonassen has 5 wickets and 94 runs to her name in the 4 matches that she has played in. She can be a great choice for captaincy.
Laura Wolvaardt is the second-highest run-getter of the tournament at the moment, with 142 runs to her name in 5 innings. She has an average of 35.50 and a strike rate of 116.39.
Sarah Coyte is looking in great form with the ball in hand, as she has taken 6 wickets in the 5 matches. She is currently the joint second-highest wicket-taker of this tournament.
Delissa Kimmince has played in 4 matches so far and has performed decently with the ball. She has 4 wickets in her bag and has maintained a bowling average of 20.00.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Jess Jonassen, Sarah Coyte
Vice-Captain Options – Grace Harris, Laura Wolvaardt
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for BH-W vs AS-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Georgia Redmayne
Batters – Maddy Green, Bridget Patterson, Laura Wolvaardt (VC)
All-Rounders – Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen (C), Tahila McGrath, Stafanie Taylor
Bowlers – Nicola Hancock, Megan Schutt, Delissa Kimmince
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for BH-W vs AS-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tegan McPharlin
Batters – Maddy Green, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt
All-Rounders – Grace Harris (VC), Jess Jonassen, Amelia Kerr, Amanda Wellington
Bowlers – Delissa Kimmince, Sarah Coyte (C), Madeline Penna
Expert Advice:
The all-rounders of both these teams have been in great touch in this season of the tournament and thus, 4 all-rounders from that list can be included in your fantasy team. They are expected to provide your team with both all-round cover and a good number of points.
Today’s BH-W vs AS-W Probable Winners:
Brisbane Heat Women are predicted to win this game.
