Aiming to solidify their position in the top 3, the Brisbane Heat will look to continue their winning momentum against the bottom-ranked Melbourne Stars in match no. 36 of the ongoing 10th edition of the Women’s Big Bash. The game will be played at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, on the 22nd of November 2024, at 2:40 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
Melbourne Stars Women
Annabel Sutherland, Yastika Bhatia, Sophie Day, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Hasrat Gill, Liv Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Ines McKeon, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Deepti Sharma
Players to watch out:
Jemimah Rodrigues
The 25-year-old middle-order batter, from 24 WBBL innings, has accumulated 554 runs at an average of 24.08, a strike rate of 119.13, and the highest score of 75*. Jemimah has had an improved season this time around, accumulating 177 runs from 6 outings, striking at 139.37, and an innings apart, has registered scores of 61 and 45 in her recent outings. She can be banked upon to lead the scoring.
Jess Jonassen
The 32-year-old all-rounder, from 143 WBBL outings, has scalped 170 wickets, including the best of 4/13, maintaining an economy rate of 6.59, while also tallying 2168 runs from 127 innings, striking at 115.19. Jess hasn’t been at her consistent best with the ball this WBBL season but has chipped in with handy runs. She should be backed to step up her efforts, producing all-round efforts.
Ines McKeon
The 17-year-old keeper-batter, from 16 Twenty20 Internationals, has added 354 runs at a strike rate of 113.46. In her maiden WBBL campaign, the former French national has had a notable season, adding 118 runs from 7 outings, including the highest score of 50. Though Ines hasn’t found much success in recent outings, she has managed starts and will hopefully convert them into substantial scores.
Annabel Sutherland
The 23-year-old all-rounder in the WBBL, from 82 innings, has amassed 1328 runs at a strike rate of 104.89, and from 90 outings, has claimed 88 wickets at an economy rate of 7.15, with bests of 72 and 4/20. Annabel has had a quiet patch this season, managing only 6 wickets and 141 runs from 8 outings. The seasoned all-rounder will be relied upon for handy runs and key breakthroughs, finishing on a high.
Pitch:
The 22 yards at Allan Border Field make for a well-balanced center wicket, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. The wicket assists both spinners and pacers effectively, while batters also enjoy their time in the middle, with an average score in the 150s.
Weather:
With rain on the radar throughout the day in Brisbane, expect rain delays and interruptions if the skies don’t clear. The temperature is forecast to be around 20°C, with 87% humidity and moderate winds.
Fantasy playing XI:
Georgia Redmayne, Meg Lanning, Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp, Charli Knott, Shikha Pandey, Sophie Day, Kim Garth
Match details:
Date – November 22, 2024
Time – 2:40 PM IST
Venue – Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
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