SYT vs SYS Prediction, 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – WBBL 2020, Match 48

Match Details:

The 48^th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between the Sydney Thunder Women and the Sydney Sixers Women at the Sydney Showground Stadium.

This match is scheduled to start at 07:05 PM Local Time (01:35 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.

Preview:

Given their history, fans expected both Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers to be in the hunt for semi-final places at the very least. The teams haven’t let anyone down and are very much in the fray to advance to the next stage of the competition. Thunder have been the better team from Sydney in this year’s WBBL. With 5 wins from 11 games, they are currently at the points table.

Just one point behind them is Sydney Sixers. However, given their poor Net Run Rate and how closely packed the teams are, they are currently sitting in the 6th position. With a win, they will be able to go ahead of Thunder and place themselves on third.

SYT vs SYS Weather Report for Match 48:

We are all set to witness the entire 40 riveting overs of the derby, as the chances of precipitation are zero per cent. The temperature is expected to be between the 21-23 degree Celsius.

Pitch Report:

The pitch here will favour the bowlers in the beginning. Pacers will get a lot of purchase in the initial overs of the game. However, it will eventually start to support the batsmen and the bowlers will have a tough time in the second innings.

Average first innings score:

135 (Five games of the tournament played here)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 1 (Five games of the tournament played here)

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

SYT vs SYS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder Women:

Tammy Beaumont, Rachael Haynes (c), Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield, Rachel Trenaman, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Hannah Darlington, Lauren Smith, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

Bench:

Saskia Horley, Anika Learoyd, Kate Peterson

Sydney Sixers Women:

Alyssa Healy (wk), Ellyse Perry (c), Marizanne Kapp, Erin Burns, Dane van Niekerk, Angela Reakes, Lisa Griffith, Ashleigh Gardner, Sarah Aley, Stella Campbell, Jodie Hicks

Bench:

Maddy Darke, Emma Hughes, Lauren Cheatle

SYT vs SYS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:

Heather Knight has proved yet again why she is considered as a modern-day great of women’s cricket. She has scored 353 runs at an average of over 50 and has also picked up 8 wickets.

Samantha Bates has been the commander-in-chief of Thunder’s bowling unit. She has not only scalped 14 wickets but has also maintained an economy rate of just 5.59 runs per over.

Ellyse Perry has done what Ellyse Perry usually does in any competition she plays in. She has scored 294 runs at an average of 58.80 and has also picked up 7 wickets.

Sammy-Jo Johnson has come in handy with both the bat and the ball. She has taken the 7 wickets and has also scored 66 runs in 7 innings so far.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Heather Knight, Sammy-Jo Johnson

Vice-Captain Options – Ellyse Perry, Samantha Bates

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for SYT vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alyssa Healey

Batters – Erin Burns, Rachel Ternaman, Rachael Haynes, Ashleigh Gardner

All-Rounders – Marizanne Kapp, Elysse Perry (VC), Heather Knight (C)

Bowlers – Stella Campbell, Samantha Bates, Lauren Smith

12th Man – Sammy-Jo Johnson

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for SYT vs SYS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Alyssa Healey

Batters – Erin Burns, Rachel Ternaman, Tammy Beaumont

All-Rounders – Marizanne Kapp, Elysse Perry, Heather Knight, Sammy-Jo Johnson (C)

Bowlers – Hannah Darlington, Samantha Bates (VC), Stella Campbell

12th Man – Rachael Haynes

Expert Advice:

Marizanne Kapp is a points-magnet, as she has been doing a great job in both batting and bowling. She has picked up 9 wickets and has also scored 165 runs. Hence, it is advisable to include her in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.

Today’s SYT vs SYS Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder Women are expected to win this game.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.