At this busy phase of the Women’s Big Bash League, Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers will clash in match 39 and Brisbane Heat with Sydney Sixers in match 40. The two matches are scheduled on November 24; both teams have reasons to call it a thriller through its dominant strengths and recent form.
Melbourne Stars face Adelaide Strikers-who need an imperative win. Stars have been somewhat consistent but haven’t fired on all cylinders this season. Their batting is a bit weak, especially if the bowlers are up to the mark. They do have some potent batters like Meg Lanning and Alice Capsey, but it is due to the top order when conditions are good for the batters. Capsey plays aggressively, and Lanning is steady. Together, they could lead the way if they can handle Adelaide’s bowling team.
On the other side, the Adelaide Strikers have performed well with a strong and balanced bowling team as led by Megan Schutt and Amanda-Jade Wellington. They would try to keep the Stars at a very low score using Schutt’s precise throws and Wellington’s different spin styles. The Strikers’ batting, led by Katie Mack and Laura Wolvaardt, has had steady support. If they start strong, they could control the game’s speed. The Strikers look more balanced and a bit ahead because of their recent performance and ability to adjust.
Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide strikers match 39 Team Prediction
- Wicket Keeper- S Reid
- Batters-L Wolvaardt, S Mandhana
- All Rounders-M Kapp, T MacGrath, A Suntherland,
- Bowlers- M Schutt, A Wellington, K Grath, A Mushangwe
- Captain- A Sutherland
- Vice Captain- M Kapp
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In match 40, the Brisbane Heat play against the Sydney Sixers in a game that should be very close.
Brisbane Heat usually rely on good starts, largely by their strong openers in Georgia Redmayne and Grace Harris. Break-down offenses are usually quick in the hands of these two, thus giving Heat a big advantage if they perform well. Middle-order is tough, especially in high-scoring games, as Laura Harris brings in the much-needed power.
In bowling, Nicola Hancock’s accuracy and Jess Jonassen’s spin selection would play a great role against the Sixers’ experience.
Sydney Sixers, led by Ellyse Perry, have had a good season but some problems have shown in their middle order. It will be vital to the outcome that Perry can do the job in any of her six different roles and Ashleigh Gardner’s skills to counter Brisbane’s strong batting line-up. Its bowlers, led by Gardner and Kate Peterson, can handle Brisbane’s strong play but will need to be careful with the bowling not to give them too many runs.
On November 24, it is likely to be a good surface for batting, mainly in the evening. The dry nature and solid bounce would definitely support Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, and Sydney Sixers to score heavy runs. However, if there is even a wee bit of dew later, the teams coming out to bat might well enjoy the advantage of chasing down the total. Both matches have good teams, so it looks like a day full of exciting and smart play as these WBBL teams compete for important points.
Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers match 40 Team Prediction
- Wicket Keeper-G Redmaynes
- Batters-G Harris, J Rodrigues, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner
- All Rounders- J Jonassen, C Knott
- Bowlers-S Pandey , Sarah Bryce
- Captain- J Rodrigues
- Vice Captain- Ellyse Perry