Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 33, Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 33rd match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney.

The match starts at 7:10 PM local time (8:10 AM GMT) (1:40 PM IST). Live streaming of this match will be available on FanCode.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The opponents of the WBBL 2019 season opener, Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers, will face-off yet again on Friday. The Sixers had easily won that game by 49 runs after scoring a mammoth 192 runs batting first. However, the Thunder have recovered well and went on to win four out of the next five games with the other being abandoned due to rain. But the Rachel Haynes-led side has lost a bit of steam having lost their previous two matches to the Perth Scorchers.

The Sixers, on the other hand, are enjoying a fine run. They have lost only two games, both to the Brisbane Heat, are at the third position in the points table with 10 points to their name. Their skipper Ellyse Perry is in great form and even the bowlers are chipping in at the perfect time to keep the team ahead. The Thunder find themselves out of the top four for the first time and they will be keen to give one back to the Sixers as well,.

Weather Condition

The weather in Sydney will be cloudy the whole day with the sun coming out in between for some time. However, there is no rain in the forecast before or during the match. The temperature will hover around 22-26 Degrees Celsius according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Report

This is the first match of this season at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney. Last season, the venue hosted three matches and the scores around 140 were scored by the team batting first. This clearly suggests that the stroke-making isn’t easy on this surface. The team winning the toss is expected to bat first.

Average first innings score: 134 (Three WBBL matches last season)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 1; Tie – 1

Injury and Availability Updates:

Phoebe Litchfield has been included in the squad for the weekend matches.

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Sydney Thunder Women

Rachel Priest (WK), Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Haynes (C), Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield, Nida Dar, Hannah Darlington, Lisa Griffith, Rene Farrell, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.

Bench – Rachel Trenaman, Saskia Horley, Tahlia Wilson, Kate Peterson

Sydney Sixers Women

Ellyse Perry (C), Alyssa Healy (WK), Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Dane van Niekerk, Marizanne Kapp, Sarah Aley, Maddy Darke, Lauren Smith, Hayley Silver-holmes, Stella Campbell.

Bench – Lauren Cheatle, Jodie Hicks, Alisha Bates, Emma Hughes

Top Picks

When Sydney Sixers are playing, Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy should undoubtedly be your top picks in the Dream11 Fantasy team. Erin Burns bats at four and bowls a few overs as well. She picked three wickets in the previous game. Dane van Niekerk and Ashleigh Gardner are also brilliant players and could be picked.

For the Thunder, Rachel Priest and Alex Blackwell should be picked while Haynes isn’t a great T20 player. Phoebe Litchfield should be in your Dream11 Fantasy at any cost. She is a very good batter.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner

Vice-Captain Options: Phoebe Litchfield, Erin Burns, Alex Blackwell

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy (VC)

Batters – Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield, Erin Burns, Ashleigh Gardner

All-Rounders – Ellyse Perry (C), Dane van Niekerk, Hannah Darlington

Bowlers – Samantha Bates, Rene Farrell, Marizanne Kapp

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batters – Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield (VC), Ashleigh Gardner (C)

All-Rounders – Ellyse Perry, Dane van Niekerk, Hannah Darlington, Nida Dar

Bowlers – Samantha Bates, Rene Farrell, Marizanne Kapp

Expert Advice:

You will have to leave out, Rachel Priest to pick the trio of Healy, Perry and Dane van Niekerk.

Phoebe Litchfield is a very good batter and can be made C or VC in Grand Leagues.

Probable Winners:

Sydney Sixers are expected to win the match.

*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.