Both the Sydney Sixers and Brisbane Heat have registered 3 wins from 6 games in the ongoing 10th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) and are seeded 5th and 6th, respectively. The two teams will take center stage in match no. 26 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on the 14th of November 2024, at 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Sydney Sixers Women
Ellyse Perry, Hollie Armitage, Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Mathilda Carmichael, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Melie Kerr, Isabella Malgioglio, Kate Pelle, Kate Peterson, Courtney Sippel, Sarah Bryce
Brisbane Heat Women
Jess Jonassen, Bonnie Berry, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Wrigley
Players to watch out:
Melie Kerr
The 24-year-old all-rounder in the WBBL has amassed 922 runs from 48 innings, at an average of 24.91 and a strike rate of 117.45, while also scalping 66 wickets from 60 outings, maintaining an economy rate of 6.48. Melie has been in outstanding form of late, and extending the same into this campaign, she has registered scores of 47* and 21, alongside bowling figures of 2/36 and 2/23, and can be banked upon for the goods.
Ashleigh Gardner
The 27-year-old all-rounder, from 125 WBBL outings, has racked up 2577 runs at a strike rate of 121.78 and bagged 93 wickets from 109 innings at an economy rate of 7.16, with bests of 114 and 4/23. Ashleigh struggled for runs initially in this campaign but managed scores of 21 and 49 in her recent outings, while she has bagged 7 wickets from 6 outings. She can be relied upon to capitalize on this form, delivering all-round efforts.
Charli Knott
The 21-year-old batting all-rounder, from 43 WBBL outings, has accumulated 592 runs at a strike rate of 127.58 and, from 42 innings, has picked up 23 wickets at an economy rate of 7.52, registering bests of 55 and 3/19. Charli was outstanding last season but has been ordinary this season so far, managing only two good scores of 44* and 55, while picking up just 3 wickets from 6 outings, and should be backed to build on the start she has had.
Shikha Pandey
The 35-year-old pacer debuted in the WBBL this season, striking 7 wickets from 6 outings, including the best of 2/14, and maintaining an economy rate of 6.22, while also being handy with the bat on a few occasions. Shikha impressed with the ball straightaway, returning bowling figures of 2/14, and has been consistent, following up with returns of 2/27, 0/26, 1/17, 1/21, and 1/32. The seasoned pacer can be trusted for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The 22-yard strip at North Sydney Oval offers a good batting deck, as reflected in the average score in the 160s. However, the wicket poses a challenge for batters during the middle overs, especially against spinners, while pacers can be effective up front.
Weather:
It will be a pleasant day to be at North Sydney Oval for the cricket, with partly cloudy skies and a minimal chance of rain. The temperature is forecast to hover around 19°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 75%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Georgia Redmayne, Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Melie Kerr, Ellyse Perry, Jess Jonassen, Ashleigh Gardner, Charli Knott, Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey, Lauren Cheatle
Match details:
Date – November 14, 2024
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
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