Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 34, Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 34th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2019 will be played between Sydney Thunder Women and Brisbane Heat Women at the Drummoyne Oval, Sydney.

The match starts at 7:10 PM local time (1:40 PM IST) (08:10 AM GMT). Live Streaming will be available on FanCode in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Brisbane Heat Women, who are sitting on the top of the points table, will lock horns with the fifth-placed Sydney Thunder Women. Brisbane Heat, who have won five out of their eight matches, will be eager to carry forward their winning momentum. On the other hand, The Thunder Women have the opportunity to clinch the top spot of the points table by defeating Brisbane Heat Women. They have gathered ten points from seven matches by winning five encounters.

In their previous encounter, Brisbane dominated Sydney to register a massive 92-run victory in the match. Sydney could not withstand a formidable bowling line-up of Brisbane as they could only post 73 runs on the board, succumbing to a target of 165 runs. Laura Harris emerged as a match-winning player for Brisbane as she played an explosive knock of 36 runs off just 17 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes.

She was also awarded ‘Player of the Match’ trophy. Amelia Kerr steered their bowling attack by scalping three wickets while conceding only eight runs. Brisbane will be eager to recreate their performance to extend their lead at the top of the table.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather is expected to be partly sunny on the day of the match. However, overcast conditions are on the cards with a 40 per cent chance of precipitation. The temperatures will hover around 24 degrees Celcius, paving the way for a good game of cricket.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Last season, the Drummoyne Oval hosted three matches and the teams could amass around 140 runs on the board. Considering the previous totals, the pitch is not expected to assist the batsmen. The team winning the toss is expected to elect to bat first.

Average first innings score:  133 (Three WBBL matches last season) (WBBL match 33 not considered)

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

Injury and Availability News:

Brisbane Heat has included Sandgate-Redcliffe in the squad at the expense of Charli Knott.

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

Brisbane Heat Women

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.

Top Picks

Rachel Priest and Alex Blackwell are expected to emerge as vital players for the Thunders. The duo will be assisted by Phoebe Lichfield, who has the potential to turn the game around with her prolific batting skills in the T20 format.

Opener Beth Mooney will be eager to propel Brisbane to a good start along with skipper Kirby Short. Laura Harris, who was named ‘Player of the Match’ in the previous encounter of both these teams, has the ability to play quick-fire knocks in the death overs.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options: Beth Mooney, Jess Jonassen, Rachel Priest

Vice-Captain Options: Alex Blackwell, Delissa Kimmince, Amelia Kerr

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

Keeper – Beth Mooney (C)

Batters – Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield, Maddy Green, Laura Harris

All-Rounders – Hannah Darlington, Jess Jonassen (VC), Sammy Jo-Johnson

Bowlers – Rene Farrell, Shabnim Ismail, Georgia Prestwidge

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

Keeper – Rachel Priest (C), Beth Mooney

Batters – Rachel Haynes, Maddy Green, Kirby Short

All-Rounders – Nida Dar, Grace Harris

Bowlers – Rene Farrell, Shabnim Ismail, Amelia Kerr, Delissa Kimmince (VC)

Expert Advice:

Laura Harris was the player of the match when these two teams face-off previously. She can be picked in Grand League teams in Dream11 Fantasy.

Amelia Kerr hasn’t been picking wickets after her heroics early in the WBBL season. She can pick wickets in the death overs. So could be tried in Grand Leagues again.

Probable Winners:

Brisbane Heat are expected to win the match.