The fourth match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 08 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Melbourne Stars at the Ray Mitchell Oval in Harrup Park, Mackay, on October 15. The game will begin at 1.35 PM IST (6.05 PM LOCAL).
It will be Brisbane Heat’s second match in the competition, losing their previous encounter against Sydney Sixers in the tournament opener by four wickets. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars will play their first match.
Squads
Brisbane Heat: Jess Jonassen (captain), Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Mikayla Hinkley, Ellie Johnston, Amelia Kerr, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Courtney Sippel, Georgia Voll, Pooja Vastrakar, Danni Wyatt, Jess Kerr
Melbourne Stars: Alice Capsey, Lucy Cripps, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum (captain), Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Hasrat Gill, Olivia Henry
Players to watch
Georgia Redmayne:
The left-handed opening batter and wicket-keeper of Brisbane Heat top-scored in her last game against Sydney Sixers. The southpaw smashed 49 off 39, including half a dozen boundaries. Behind the stumps, she had a good day, too, as she accounted for two stumpings.
Jess Kerr:
The right-arm medium-pace bowler of Brisbane Heat was one of the most successful bowlers for her team in her last appearance against Sydney Sixers. She opened the bowling and claimed 17/2 in four overs, striking in the first over of the innings. She was also the most economical bowler in the team.
Alice Capsey:
The teenage sensation from England, who will feature for Melbourne Stars, has taken the world by storm thanks to her batting exploits. She is a right-handed top-order batter and an occasional right-arm off-spinner. In her 10 T20Is, she has muscled 234 runs at a strike rate of 128.
Annabel Sutherland:
She is an Australian all-rounder who will play for Melbourne Stars. A right-handed middle-order batter and a right-arm speedster, she has been playing international cricket since 2020. She has played all three game formats in her brief international career and has shown much promise.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s third match at the venue, with the second game being played early in the day. In the first match that was played here, more than 280 runs were scored. 14 wickets fell in the process. The wicket is expected to aid the batters. However, the game will be played under lights, which may help the bowlers, especially the faster ones.
Weather
The weather is expected to be delightful, with sunshine and patchy clouds. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 28 degrees Celsius. There will be a 25 percent cloud cover and an 11 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the east.
Fantasy Playing XI
Georgia Redmayne, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Georgia Voll, Grace Harris, Alice Capsey, Jess Jonassen, Amelia Kerr, Annabel Sutherland, Jess Kerr, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day
Match Details
Date: October 15, 2022
Time: 1.35 PM IST (6.05 PM LOCAL)
Venue: Ray Mitchell Oval in Harrup Park, Mackay
Live streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), Foxtel (Australia), BT Sports (England)
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