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With just two matches remaining for each team in the group stages, the battle for the top four intensifies. Both Sydney Sixers Women and Perth Scorchers Women are hanging by a thread in their quest for playoffs qualification. The Sixers must win both their remaining games to keep their hopes alive, while the Scorchers find themselves in a similar do-or-die situation. A loss here could mean the end of the road for either side.
| Tournament: | Womens Big Bash League, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bat |
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Sydney Sixers Women Preview
The Sixers have had an inconsistent campaign but displayed glimpses of their potential in their recent matches. They secured their first point of the season with a rain-affected game against the Sydney Thunder.
Batting Line-Up
- Ellyse Perry: The skipper has been in sublime form, scoring 324 runs in 8 innings at an average of 54 and a strike rate of 147.66. She remains their key player with the bat.
- Amelia Kerr: Batting at number three, Kerr has added stability and firepower to the lineup. She has scored 72 runs in three matches and has been a standout all-rounder.
- Hollie Armitage: Expected to open in Alyssa Healy’s absence, Armitage has struggled for consistency, managing just 97 runs this season.
Bowling Attack
- Amelia Kerr: With 11 wickets at an average of 8.90, Kerr is the bowler to watch out for. Her ability to deliver in clutch situations makes her invaluable.
- Sophie Ecclestone: The left-arm spinner has also been brilliant, with 11 wickets in 7 games at an average of 18.90.
- Ashleigh Gardner: While struggling with the bat, Gardner has claimed 11 wickets, proving her worth with the ball.
- Concerns: The pace attack, led by Lauren Cheatle and Courtney Sippel, has been expensive, with an economy above 9.
Key Players:
- Ellyse Perry: The backbone of the Sixers’ batting unit.
- Amelia Kerr: A genuine match-winner with both bat and ball.
- Sophie Ecclestone: A key figure in restricting opposition runs.
Predicted Playing XI:
Mathilda Carmichael, Ellyse Perry (c), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce (wk), Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Cheatle.
Perth Scorchers Women Preview
The Scorchers have endured a rollercoaster season and are coming off consecutive losses. Despite moments of brilliance, their campaign has lacked consistency.
Batting Line-Up
- Beth Mooney: The leading run-scorer for the Scorchers with 292 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 137.08. Her form is critical to their success.
- Sophie Devine: The skipper has scored 174 runs at a strike rate of 117.56. However, she needs to provide more impactful contributions in crucial games.
- Brooke Halliday: A welcome addition to the middle order, Halliday scored 47 runs in her debut game this season.
- Concerns: The middle order, including Dayalan Hemalatha and Amy Louise Edgar, has been inconsistent.
Bowling Attack
- Alana King: The star performer with the ball, King has taken 17 wickets at an impressive average of 12.47.
- Chloe Ainsworth: A dependable pacer with 10 wickets in 8 games at an average of 18.10.
- Sophie Devine: The all-rounder has chipped in with 7 wickets and will need to step up with the ball.
Key Players:
- Beth Mooney: The Scorchers’ mainstay with the bat.
- Alana King: A consistent wicket-taker and a game-changer in the middle overs.
- Sophie Devine: The skipper’s all-round contributions will be crucial.
Predicted Playing XI:
Beth Mooney (wk), Dayalan Hemalatha, Brooke Halliday, Sophie Devine (c), Mikayla Hinkley, Maddy Darke, Carly Leeson, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Amy Louise Edgar, Ebony Hoskin.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
- Pitch Report:
The Bellerive Oval pitch offers a balance between bat and ball. Batters can exploit the bounce and pace in the early stages, while spinners come into play as the pitch slows down in the middle overs.- Average 1st Innings Score: 147 runs.
- Teams batting first have had the upper hand this season, winning all three matches.
- Weather Forecast:
Partly cloudy skies with temperatures between 12-21°C. There’s no rain expected, and conditions should remain conducive for a full game. - Toss Prediction:
Teams batting first have enjoyed success at this venue in WBBL 2024. Both captains are likely to opt for batting if they win the toss.
Winning Prediction
Both teams are evenly matched and desperate for a win, but Sydney Sixers Women seem to have the edge, thanks to their disciplined bowling attack and the all-round brilliance of Amelia Kerr. Perth Scorchers Women will rely heavily on Beth Mooney and Alana King to deliver, but their inconsistency may prove costly in this crucial encounter.
Prediction: Sydney Sixers Women to win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Captain: Ellyse Perry
- Vice-Captain: Alana King
- Top Picks: Amelia Kerr, Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Sophie Ecclestone
- Differential Picks: Brooke Halliday, Hollie Armitage, Chloe Ainsworth
Suggested Fantasy XI:
- Ellyse Perry (C)
- Amelia Kerr
- Beth Mooney (VC)
- Sophie Devine
- Brooke Halliday
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Hollie Armitage
- Alana King
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Lauren Cheatle
- Caoimhe Bray
Get ready for a thrilling contest as the Sixers and Scorchers fight to keep their WBBL 2024 campaigns alive!
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