Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 15, Brisbane Heat vs Hobart Hurricanes – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 15th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The match starts at 1:10 PM local time (3:10 AM GMT) (8:40 AM IST).

The game will be live on Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD in India. Live streaming available on Sony Liv.

Preview:

The defending champions Brisbane Heat hasn’t got a great start to the season losing two of their first three matches. Their tournament began with a huge 92- run win over Sydney Sixers, their runners up of the 2018/19 season. It was followed up with a defeat against Sydney Thunder and 9- wicket loss in their first home game against Perth Scorchers on Saturday.

They will take on Hobart Hurricanes, the other team which was on the losing side on Saturday at the Allan Border Field. The Hurricanes got twin wins against the Melbourne Renegades on the opening weekend. Their winning spree came to an end against Adelaide Strikers where they fell four runs short of the target.

Weather Condition/Report:

A bit of cloud cover is expected at the Allan Border Field towards the end of the game but no rain is forecasted.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The batting got easy as the day progressed at the Allan Border Field on Saturday. The best batting conditions could be seen during the second innings of the second match on Sunday. Targets up to 150 can be chased down and hence the team batting first among Brisbane and Hobart will target at least 160.

Average first innings score: 123 (Women’s T20s since 2017)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 5, Lost – 2

Injury and Availability Updates:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat:

Beth Mooney (WK), Kirby Short (C), Grace Harris, Jessica Jonassen, Maddy Green, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Mikayla Hinkley, Laura Harris, Amelia Kerr, Delissa Kimmince, Georgia Prestwidge.

Bench: Charli Knott, Courtney Sippel.

Hobart Hurricanes:

Stef Daffara, Erin Fazackerley, Heather Knight, Nicola Carey, Fran Wilson, Corinne Hall (C), Chloe Tryon, Maisy Gibson, Emily Smith (WK), Belinda Vakarewa, Tayla Vlaeminck.

Bench: Sasha Moloney, Brooke Hepburn, Meg Phillips.

Top Picks:

Heather Knight and Nicola Carey will hold the key in the fantasy team. Knight had an average game against Strikers but Carey continued her consistency. Beth Mooney’s WBBL record with the bat is only next to Ellyse Perry and Meg Lanning. Amelia Kerr went wicketless against the Scorchers but Hurricanes’ line-up is fragile and could pick a couple of wickets.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Beth Mooney, Jessica Jonassen, Nicola Carey, Heather Knight

Vice-Captain – Erin Fazackerley, Grace Harris, Tayla Vlaeminck, Sammy-Jo Johnson

Beth Mooney will be a safe option as multiplier after three consecutive 35+ scores.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Beth Mooney (C)

Batters – Maddy Green, Mikayla Hinkley, Fran Wilson, Erin Fazackerley

All-Rounders – Nicola Carey (VC), Heather Knight, Jessica Jonassen

Bowlers – Maisy Gibson, Tayla Vlaeminck, Amelia Kerr

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Beth Mooney

Batters – Fran Wilson, Maddy Green, Stef Daffara

All-Rounders – Nicola Carey (C), Heather Knight, Jessica Jonassen, Grace Harris (VC)

Bowlers – Maisy Gibson, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Prestwidge

Expert Advice:

Hobart Hurricanes are the only team who did not announce squad for this weekend. They did play with the same XI from the previous game on Saturday. Hence, they could be seen turning up with the same side on Sunday despite the 3-run defeat.

Probable Winners:

The Brisbane Heat are expected to bounce back with their 2nd win of the tournament.

*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.