The 42nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 08 will be played between Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers at Junction Oval in Melbourne on November 13. The game will begin at 4.45 AM IST (10.15 AM LOCAL).
Sydney Sixers are at the top of the points table with seven wins in 10 games in this competition. On the other hand, Perth Scorchers are at number four, with six wins in 11 encounters. In this edition, the two teams have played against each other, with Perth Scorchers defeating Sydney Sixers by nine wickets.
Squads
Sydney Sixers: Ellyse Perry (captain), Jade Allen, Suzie Bates, Nicole Bolton, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Stella Campbell, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone, Ash Gardner, Ange Genford, Alyssa Healy, Kate Peterson
Perth Scorchers: Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Sophie Devine (captain), Maddy Green, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Holly Ferling, Amy Edgar, Maddy Darke, Georgia Wyllie, Charis Bekker
Players to watch
Ashleigh Gardner:
The dashing all-rounder of Sydney Sixers clinched the player of the match award in her last game against Melbourne Stars. The right-handed middle-order batter muscled 28 off 17. With the ball, the right-arm off-spinner claimed 27/4 in four overs. She also accounted for two catches.
Alyssa Healy:
The swashbuckling right-handed opening batter of Sydney Sixers top-scored in her last appearance against Melbourne Stars. She smashed 31 off 28, including four boundaries. She provided a good start to her team with the bat and was in the middle for 10 overs.
Beth Mooney:
The left-handed opening batter of Perth Scorchers blasted 90 off 58 in her last outing against Melbourne Renegades. She hammered 11 boundaries and two sixes in her blitzkrieg. In the process, she became the first player to complete 4000 runs in WBBL. The southpaw won the player of the match for her brilliant batting.
Piepa Cleary:
The right-arm medium-pace bowler of Perth Scorchers Hobart Hurricanes was one of the most successful bowlers for her team in her last fixture against Melbourne Renegades. She chipped in with 6/2 in two overs. She struck once inside the powerplay and in the middle phase of the innings.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s fourth match at the venue. Out of the three games played here, the teams batting first have won two, and one match did not produce a result. The highest total scored is 192, and the lowest total scored is 88. The toss will play an important role with a high chance of rain and cloudy conditions. The wicket may not produce plenty of runs. On the other hand, fast bowlers may get assistance.
Weather
The weather is expected to be cloudy with occasional rain and a thunderstorm. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 25 degrees Celsius. There will be a 97 percent cloud cover and an 84 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the north.
Fantasy Playing XI
Beth Mooney, Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates, Maddy Green, Erin Burns, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Piepa Cleary, Alana King, Sophie Ecclestone, Lauren Cheatle
Match Details
Date: November 13, 2022
Time: 4.45 AM IST (10.15 AM LOCAL)
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
Live streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), Foxtel (Australia), BT Sports (England)
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