Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 46, Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 46th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Adelaide Strikers Women and Sydney Thunder Women at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

The match starts at 10:00 AM local time (11:00 PM GMT) (4:30 AM IST). It can be watched live on Fancode in India.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Adelaide Strikers Women, who currently are sitting at the second spot in the points table, have an opportunity to challenge for the first spot by defeating Sydney Thunder Women. Adelaide have gathered 14 points from their 10 matches by winning seven games. However, Adelaide have won only one match in their last five encounters with Sydney Thunder.

Adelaide look in sublime touch and their players have performed well in all the departments of the game. Sophie Devine is currently playing in her top-notch form with bat and bowl. She has amassed 474 runs in 10 games at a brilliant strike rate of 129.86 and has grabbed 14 wickets.

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder Women are struggling to break into the top half of the table. They are currently ranked sixth in the table and have gathered only nine points in their 11 games. After a dismal performance in their previous encounter against Adelaide Strikers, Sydney will be hoping to turn the tables around this time. Sydney had managed to post only 112 runs on the board in that game. Adelaide comfortably chased down the total with four wickets in hand.

Weather Condition/Report

It will be a cloudy day in Hobart but there are no chances of rain at all. The temperature is expected to hover around 20 degree Celsius throughout the whole day according to the Accuweather.

Pitch Report

In the match between Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes on this venue, the former defended a score of 157 against the latter. A similar show is expected in this game too.

Average first innings score: 150 (2 matches at the venue in WBBL 2019)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 0; Lost – 2

Injury and Availability News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Adelaide Strikers Women

Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates (c), Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Lauren Winfield, Katie Mack, Amanda Wellington, Tegan McPharlin, Sarah Coyte, Megan Schutt, Alex Price

Bench –Stafanie Taylor, Tabatha Saville, Annie O Neil, Ellie Falconer, Darice Brown

Sydney Thunder Women

Rachael Priest (WK), Rachael Haynes (C), Tahlia Wilson, Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield, Nida Dar, Hannah Darlington, Rene Farrell, Samantha Bates, Shabnim Ismail, Lisa Griffith

Bench: Naomi Stalenberg, Rachael Trenaman

Top Picks

Sophie Devine has been in excellent form and has delivered match-winning performances for her side in both the departments. She has emerged as an integral part of Adelaide Strikers in this season. She is 2nd in terms of scoring runs in WBBL 2019 with 474 runs to her name. Picking her up in your side will be beneficial.

Sydney will be steered by skipper Rachael Haynes, who has delivered vital knocks for her side in this season. Opening batswoman Rachel Priest has also provided good starts to her team. These players should be picked in the Dream11 Fantasy team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Suzie Bates, Rachael Priest, Sophie Devine

Vice-Captain – Megan Schutt, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath

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

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batsmen – Suzie Bates (VC), Bridget Patterson, Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Tahlia McGrath, Hannah Darlington

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Amanda Wellington, Rene Farrell

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batsmen – Lauren Winfield, Bridget Patterson, Alex Blackwell (VC), Rachel Haynes

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Nida Dar

Bowlers – Amanda Wellington, Sarah Coyte, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates

Expert Advice:

Although Sydney have not fared well this season, players like Rachel Priest, Nida Dar and Rachael Haynes have grabbed eyeballs with individual performances. Nida Dar has been a vital force in their bowling line-up.

Adelaide skipper Suzie Bates can be picked along with their star performer Sophie Devine. Both the players have the potential to deliver on the field in both the departments.

Probable Winners:

Adelaide Strikers are favourites win this encounter.

*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.