WBBL 2021: Match 7, BH-W vs PS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match?

Preview

Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers are set to cross swords in Match No.7 of the 2021 WBBL on Tuesday, October 19 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. It’s a rematch of Sunday’s fixture at the same venue. On October 17, the Scorchers beat the Heat after the game went into the Super Over.

After a brilliant start to their run-chase, the Heat couldn’t get over the line in their mandatory 20 overs. Thereafter, Sophie Devine smashed Jess Jonassen for two sixes to take the Scorchers home. The Scorchers have a power-packed batting unit and the Heat may not find it easy in the next game.

Match Details

Match – Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women – Match 7

Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Time – 11:20 AM IST, 05:50 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval has slowed down a wee bit. After a high-scoring affair in the first game, the batters have strained to find their feet. Another low-scoring game seems to be on the cards. Batting second should be the way forward.

Avg first innings score: 141 (5 matches in the WBBL 2021 at Hobart)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1, Tied – 1

Probable Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat Women

Georgia Redmayne (wk), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Jess Jonassen (c), Anne Bosch, Laura Kimmince, Mikayla Hinkley, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Prestwidge, Nicola Hancock, Poonam Yadav

Bench: Zoe Cooke, Courtney Grace Sippel, Ellie Johnston

Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Chloe Piparo, Heather Graham, Marizanne Kapp, Mathilda Carmichael, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Samantha Betts

Bench: Lisa Griffith, Piepa Cleary

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 14 | Brisbane Heat Women – 8 | Perth Scorchers Women – 6 | N/R – 0

In Hobart

Played – 1 | Brisbane Heat Women – 0 | Perth Scorchers Women – 1 | N/R – 0

Probable best batter of the match

Sophie Devine— Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine is one of the best all-rounders in world cricket for a long time. She has also been prolific for the Scorchers in the WBBL. In the previous game, she opened the batting and scored a 12-ball 19 with two fours and a six. Thereafter, she got two wickets before showing her class with the bat in the one-over eliminator.

Probable best bowler of the match

Marizanne Kapp – Perth Scorchers Women

Marizanne Kapp is a deadly prospect with both bat and ball. The veteran cricketer has done things with precision for South Africa and she is expected to do the same for the Scorchers as well. In the first game, she got out on nine, but had bowling figures of 4-1-18-1. The Heat need to be at their best while countering her.

Today’s match prediction: Perth Scorchers to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.