The 51st match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 08 will be played between Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder at North Sydney Oval in Sydney on November 18. The game will begin at 1.35 PM IST (7.05 PM LOCAL).
Both teams will play their 13th game of the competition. While Sydney Sixers are at the top of the points table with nine wins, Sydney Thunder are at the bottom with one win. In this edition, the two teams have played against each other already, with Sydney Sixers defeating Sydney Thunder by 15 runs.
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
Sydney Thunder: Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Jess Davidson, Rachael Haynes (captain), Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Lauren Smith, Tahlia Wilson, Tammy Beaumont, Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Chloe Tryon, Amy Jones, Corinne Hall, Belinda Vakarewa, Lea Tahuhu
Players to watch
Erin Burns:
The right-handed middle-order batter of Sydney Sixers bagged the player of the match award in her last outing against Brisbane Heat. Coming in at number five, she smashed seven boundaries and a six. She led the run chase from the front and guided her team to a five-wicket win chasing 164.
Kate Peterson:
The right-arm pace sensation of Sydney Sixers wreaked havoc with the ball in her last fixture against Brisbane Heat. She scalped 17/4 in four overs, including 15 dot balls. Besides being the most successful bowler for her team, she was the most economical one.
Tahlia Wilson:
The wicket-keeper and right-handed middle-order batter of Sydney Thunder top-scored with 20 off 27 in her last game against Melbourne Renegades. She hit a couple of boundaries in her innings. She fought hard and held the innings together, having been in the middle from the fifth to 14th overs.
Lauren Smith:
The wily right-arm off-spinner of Sydney Thunder was one of the two wicket-takers for her team in her last appearance against Melbourne Renegades. She accounted for 12/1 in three overs and was the second-most economical bowler for her side. She bowled well in the middle overs.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s fifth match at the venue, with the fourth game being played early in the day. Out of the three games played here till November 17, the teams batting first have won two, and the teams batting second have won one. The average first innings score is 171, and the average second innings score is 159. Expect a run-feast.
Weather
The weather is expected to be pleasant with brilliant sunshine. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 22 degrees Celsius. There will be a seven percent cloud cover and a one percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the south.
Fantasy Playing XI
Alyssa Healy, Tahlia Wilson, Suzie Bates, Erin Burns, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Peterson, Lauren Smith
Match Details
Date: November 18, 2022
Time: 1.40 PM IST (7.05 PM LOCAL)
Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Live streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), Foxtel (Australia), BT Sports (England)
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