The 41st match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 08 will be played between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide on November 12. The game will begin at 12.30 PM IST (5.30 PM LOCAL).
Brisbane Heat are at the top of the points table with seven wins in 10 games in this competition. On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes have won five out of their nine encounters. In this edition, the two teams have played against each other, with Brisbane Heat beating Hobart Hurricanes by four wickets.
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
Hobart Hurricanes: Nicola Carey, Julia Cavanough, Mignon du Preez, Maisy Gibson, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Emma Manix-Geeves, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani (captain), Hayley Jensen
Players to watch
Amelia Kerr:
The right-arm leg spinner of Brisbane Heat bagged the player of the match award in her last game against Perth Scorchers. She scalped 16/2 in four overs and was the most economical bowler for her team. She bowled well in the middle phase of the innings and death overs. Besides her bowling, she is a prolific right-handed middle-order batter.
Nicola Hancock:
The right-arm speedster of Brisbane Heat was the pick of the bowlers in her last appearance against Perth Scorchers. She accounted for 26/3 in four overs, opening the bowling with her captain Jess Jonassen. She was effective with the new ball and was handy toward the business end of the innings.
Heather Graham:
The right-handed middle-order batter of Hobart Hurricanes scored a brilliant half-century in her last outing against Adelaide Strikers. She muscled 50 off 34, including six boundaries and a six. She won the player of the match award for her valiant batting effort. She also bowled her full quota of four overs and conceded 23 runs.
Molly Strano:
The wily right-arm off-spinner of Hobart Hurricanes was one of the most successful bowlers in her last fixture against Adelaide Strikers. She opened the bowling with Hayley Jensen and struck in her first over. She claimed 21/2 in four overs and was the most economical bowler for her side.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s fifth match at the venue. Out of the four games played here, the teams batting first have won three, and the teams batting second have won one. The average first innings score is 140, and the average second innings score is 127. With a high chance of rain, the toss will play an important role. Though the wicket has offered plenty of runs in the past, it could act differently for this game.
Weather
The weather is expected to see a morning thundershower and will be mostly cloudy otherwise. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 24 degrees Celsius. There will be an 87 percent cloud cover and a 60 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the east.
Fantasy Playing XI
Georgia Redmayne, Grace Harris, Mignon du Preez, Elyse Villani, Amelia Kerr, Jess Jonassen, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Nicola Hancock, Molly Strano, Maisy Gibson
Match Details
Date: November 12, 2022
Time: 12.30 PM IST (5.30 PM LOCAL)
Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Live streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), Foxtel (Australia), BT Sports (England)
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