The Brisbane Heat Women will face the Adelaide Strikers Women in the 20th match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) today at The Gabba in Brisbane, starting at 08:15 am GMT. This matchup is crucial for both teams as they seek to improve their standings in the tournament.

The Heat have had a mixed start to the season with two wins and three losses. They are currently fifth on the points table. In their last match, they suffered a close defeat to Sydney Thunder by 19 runs, highlighting issues in their batting lineup that need addressing.

The Strikers are struggling at the bottom of the table with only one win from four matches. Their most recent outing ended in a narrow defeat to Melbourne Renegades by two wickets, indicating their need for improvement.

Women’s Big Bash League 2024, BH-W vs AS-W

• Date and Time: November 09; 08:15 am GMT / 06:15 am local/ 01:45 pm IST
• Venue: The Gabba, Brisbane

The Gabba Pitch Report:

The pitch at The Gabba in Brisbane is renowned for its fast and bouncy characteristics, making it one of the premier venues for cricket in Australia. Typically, the surface offers consistent bounce and carry, which benefits fast bowlers, especially in the early overs when the new ball is in play. Bowlers can expect some seam movement, particularly under overcast conditions, which can pose challenges for batters trying to settle in. Overall, the pitch is expected to provide an exciting contest between bat and ball, with opportunities for both bowlers and batters to showcase their skills throughout the match.

BH-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Georgia Redmayne
• Batters: Grace Harris, Laura Wolvaardt, Smriti Mandhana, Laura Harris, Jemimah Rodrigues
• All-rounders: Jess Jonassen, Tahlia McGrath, Orla Prendergast
• Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Shikha Pandey

BH-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Georgia Redmayne (c), Jess Jonassen (vc)
Choice 2: Smriti Mandhana (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc)

BH-W vs AS-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Amanda-Jade Wellington, Katie Mack, Nicola Hancock, Nadine de Klerk

BH-W vs AS-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 9, 08:15 am GMT):

Squads:

Brisbane Heat: Grace Harris, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Sianna Ginger, Laura Harris, Nadine de Klerk, Grace Parsons, Shikha Pandey, Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen (c), Nicola Hancock, Ruby Strange, Lucy Hamilton, Mikayla Wrigley, Lucy Bourke, Jemimah Rodrigues

Adelaide Strikers: Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Ellie Johnston (wk), Tahlia McGrath (c), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Anesu Mushangwe, Maggie Clark, Eleanor Larosa, Bridget Patterson, Smriti Mandhana

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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