In the 26th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 (WBBL), the Sydney Sixers will take on the Brisbane Heat on Thursday at North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
The Sydney Sixers currently sit in 6th place on the points table, following an 18-run loss to the Sydney Thunder in their previous match. Meanwhile, the Brisbane Heat are one spot ahead in 5th place, with 6 points. Unlike the Sixers, the Heat are coming off a confidence-boosting 8-run victory against the Adelaide Strikers.
Women’s Big Bash League 2024: SS-W vs BH-W
- Date and Time: November 14: 4:30 am GMT / 3:30 pm local/ 10:00 am IST
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
North Sydney Oval Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at North Sydney Oval is renowned for being a batter’s paradise, offering the perfect conditions for high-scoring games. Its smooth and consistent bounce allows the ball to come onto the bat with ease, giving batters a significant edge and encouraging fluid stroke play. Spinners, however, often face challenges here, as the lack of grip and turn limits their impact. Conversely, fast bowlers can thrive by adopting a precise approach, utilizing variations like cutters and slower balls to unsettle batters.
The toss is crucial at this venue, with teams typically opting to bat first to capitalize on the favourable conditions and post a strong total early in the match.
SS-W vs BH-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Georgia Redmayne, Sarah Bryce
- Batters: Grace Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues
- All-rounders: Jess Jonassen, Ellyse Perry, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Nadine de Klerk
- Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Shikha Pandey
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SS-W vs BH-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
- Choice 1: Ellyse Perry (c), Jess Jonassen (vc)
- Choice 2: Jemimah Rodrigues (c), Sophie Ecclestone (vc)
SS-W vs BH-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Charli Knott, Alyssa Healy, Lauren Cheatle, Nicola Hancock
SS-W vs BH-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 14, 2024, 4:30 am GMT):
Squads:
Sydney Sixers: Alyssa Healy (wk), Ellyse Perry (c), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Cheatle, Mathilda Carmichael, Elsa Hunter
Brisbane Heat: Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen (c), Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Hamilton, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Nicola Hancock, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Bourke
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