Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 51, Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 51st match of the WBBL 2019 between Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers will be played at the Hurstville Oval, Sydney.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (3:00 AM GMT) (8:30 AM IST). This match can be streamed live on Fancode in India.

Preview:

Sydney Sixers look to arrest a slump in form as they host Adelaide Strikers in Match 51 of WBBL 2019. In the absence of Ellyse Perry, Sydney Sixers haven’t looked as dominant with three losses on the trot. They couldn’t have asked for a tougher opponent than Adelaide Strikers, who have lost only three games so far in the tournament.

Riding on Sophie Devine’s all-round exploits, the Strikers are already assured of a top-four finish. In spite of their qualification, they will look to sustain their momentum heading into the knockouts. With only a handful of games left in the tournament, Sixers will be desperate for a win in Sydney.

Weather Condition/Report:

Rain is expected, in patches, during the game with cloudy conditions on the forecast. A cloud cover and humidity of 95% and 76% is expected at the start of the game, according to AccuWeather while the temperature will range from 23 to 26 degrees Celsius during the course of the game.

Pitch Condition/Report:

A decent batting track is on offer with 130 being a competitive target. The new ball bowlers will get some help early on with the spinners also getting some turn as well. Teams will look to chase here upon winning the toss.

Average first innings score:  107 ( Only WBBL 2019-20 game played here )

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be shared when there’s an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Sixers:

Alyssa Healy (C & WK), Hollie Armitage, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Marizanne Kapp, Dane van Niekerk, Lauren Smith, Jodie Hicks, Sarah Aley, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Stella Campbell

Bench: Maddy Darke, Alisha Bates.

Adelaide Strikers:

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

Bench: Ellie Falconer, Annie O Neil

Top Picks:

Sophie Devine has been the standout player of WBBL 2019 with brilliant performances with bat and ball. With 593 runs and 15 wickets to her name, she offers double points in a Dream11 contest. Her opening partner, Suzie Bates has shown glimpses of what she is capable of with 296 runs, including two fifties.

Alyssa Healy hasn’t quite fired in the absence of Ellyse Perry. She would be itching to add some runs to her tally of 299 runs with a good performance in Sydney. Ashleigh Gardner, on the other hand, struck some form earlier in the week with fifty and two wickets against Perth Scorchers.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain –  Suzie Bates, Alyssa Healy, Ashleigh Gardner

Vice-Captain – Sophie Devine, Tahlia McGrath, Dane van Niekerk

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy

Batsmen – Bridget Patterson, Ashleigh Gardner (VC), Suzie Bates, Hollie Armitage

All-Rounders – Erin Burns, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Devine (C)

Bowlers – Marizanne Kapp, Amanda Wellington, Lauren Smith

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues:

Keeper – Alyssa Healy (C)

Batsmen – Bridget Patterson, Suzie Bates, Hollie Armitage

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Erin Burns, Dane van Niekerk

Bowlers – Marizanne Kapp (VC), Amanda Wellington, Sarah Aley, Lauren Smith

Expert Advice:

Fast bowlers should find themselves amongst the wickets in this game with the likes of Marizanne Kapp and Sophie Devine already accounting for 14 and 15 wickets respectively in WBBL 2019.

Probable Winners:

Sydney Sixers is the favourites to win this 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.