Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 11, Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 11th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Brisbane Heat and Perth Scorchers at the Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

The match starts at 1:10 PM local time (3:10 AM GMT) (8:40 AM IST).

The game will be live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD in India. Live streaming available on Sony Liv.

Preview:

The defending champions Brisbane Heat had a mixed start to the tournament as they thumped Sydney Sixers, their fellow finalists of the 2018/19 season by a huge 92-run margin. However, the other Sydney team, the Sydney Thunder chased down their total of 150/9 with nine balls to spare. The batting effort that was seen in the first game went missing in the second match as they ended up with a below-par score.

They will now face the Perth Scorchers in their first home match at the Allan Border Field. The Scorchers’ campaign began to a tough loss to the Melbourne Renegades. Despite an unbeaten half-century from Natalie Sciver, the Scorchers posted only 132/5. The total was too less to defend but Perth team tried their best by pushing the game to the final over by taking wickets.

Weather Condition/Report:

No threat from rain is expected at the Allan Border Field on Saturday where the conditions are expected to hot and sunny.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Allan Border Field has witnessed marginally low totals compared to the other venues in the BBL. However, since the game on Saturday will be the first of the season, we might see totals up to 150. Usually, the chasing teams dominate where the first innings totals don’t exceed 130.

Average first innings score: 120 (Women’s T20s since 2017)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 4, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability Updates:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Brisbane Heat:

Beth Mooney (WK), Kirby Short (C), Grace Harris, Jessica Jonassen, Maddy Green, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Mikayla Hinkley, Laura Harris, Amelia Kerr, Delissa Kimmince, Georgia Prestwidge.

Bench: Charli Knott, Courtney Sippel.

Perth Scorchers:

Meg Lanning (C), Amy Jones, Nicole Bolton, Natalie Sciver, Kim Garth, Georgia Redmayne, Heather Graham, Jemma Barsby, Piepa Cleary, Taneale Peschel, Emma King.

Bench: Samantha Betts, Chloe Piparo.

Top Picks:

Meg Lanning and Beth Mooney are quite consistent in this competition and this is why the duo are placed at 10.5 credits in the fantasy team. Heather Graham was quite unlucky not to pick a wicket in the last match but has impressive numbers in the last edition. She has bagged 22 wickets from 14 matches in and also scored 161 runs at an average of 16.1. Amelia Kerr could run through the middle and lower order if the Scorchers’ top order doesn’t last long.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Meg Lanning, Natalie Sciver, Beth Mooney, Jessica Jonassen

Vice-Captain – Heather Graham, Nicole Bolton, Grace Harris, Sammy-Jo Johnson

Jessica Jonassen will be a safe option as vice-captain due to her batting position and number of overs she bowls.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Beth Mooney (C)

Batters – Nicole Bolton, Mikayla Hinkley, Kirby Short

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver (VC), Kim Garth, Grace Harris, Jessica Jonassen

Bowlers – Jemma Barsby, Piepa Cleary, Amelia Kerr

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Amy Jones

Batters – Meg Lanning (C), Mikayla Hinkley, Maddy Green

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Jessica Jonassen (VC), Heather Graham

Bowlers – Jemma Barsby, Piepa Cleary, Delissa Kimmince

Expert Advice:

Lack of players with 8 credits is going to play an impact in the fantasy team selection.  As many as seven players value 9.5 credits and more including the likes of Meg Lanning and Beth Mooney of 10.5 credits. Only one of those two players will be able to be part of a good fantasy side. Few things to be noted while selecting a fantasy team are Nicole Bolton bowling at least two overs while Natalie Sciver’s bowling prowess not being used.

Probable Winners:

The Brisbane Heat are expected to register their 2nd win in three matches.

*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.