AS-W vs MS-W, WBBL 2023: Cricket Fantasy Tips and Teams for the fourth match (Source: X)
Defending champions Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) finally get their campaign underway as they lock horns with Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) in the ongoing ninth edition of the Women's Big Bash League. The fourth match is all set to take place on a Super Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, South Australia at 1:40 PM IST. Both sides will meet immediately in three days' time in the reverse fixture in Match No. 8 on Tuesday, the 24th at Junction Oval in Melbourne. Ahead of the game, here is a look at the top player stats, the best player picks, the top captain and vice-captain choices, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of this encounter.
The Strikers won their maiden WBBL title in the last edition as they defeated Sydney Sixers by a margin of ten runs in the summit clash. Speaking in detail about the grand final, the Strikers batted first and posted a decent total of 147/5 on the board in their allotted 20 overs.
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Defending 148, all the Adelaide bowlers were amongst the wickets as they restricted the Sixers to 137 to win their first-ever WBBL trophy. Talking about the current edition, the runners of the 2020-21 season, the Stars have already registered their first win as they beat the Sixers by a narrow margin of two runs in the tournament opener.
AS-W vs MS-W, Team Form Guide (Most Recent First)
Adelaide Strikers: W-W-W-W-L
Melbourne Stars: W-W-L-W-W
AS-W vs MS-W, Match 4: Pitch Report
There might be some assistance for both the spinners and the seam bowlers on this Adelaide track. Batting might get more easier in the second innings of the match.
AS-W vs MS-W, Match 4: Top Player Picks
Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W)
- South Africa international Laura Wolvaardt has struck over 1200 runs in the WBBL.
- The right-handed opening batter has five half-centuries to her name.
- Wolvaardt amassed scores of 53 and 24 against New Zealand Women in the recently-concluded T20I series.
Tahlia McGrath (AS-W)
- Australia international Tahlia McGrath has struck over 1800 runs in the league which also includes six fifties.
- The all-rounder has also picked up 70 wickets in 96 innings.
Meg Lanning (MS-W)
- Experienced campaigner and Australia captain Meg Lanning has smashed 2780 runs at an average of 43 with one hundred and 28 half-centuries in the WBBL.
- The right-handed opening player slammed 55 off just 34 against the Sixers in the opening game of the ongoing season.
Annabel Sutherland (MS-W)
- All-rounder Annabel Sutherland is approaching 1000 runs in the league with 933 runs to her name which includes three fifties.
- She has also picked up 63 wickets in 69 WBBL innings.
- Sutherland was adjudged with the Player of the Match award against Sixers in the opening fixture for her all-round performance of 34 (22) and figures of 4/27 (4).
AS-W vs MS-W, Match 4: Cricket Fantasy Player Stats
| Player | Stats | Average Fantasy Points |
|---|---|---|
| Meg Lanning | 55 Runs in 1 Match | 81 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 25 Runs and 4 Wickets in 1 Match | 191 |
| Maia Bouchier | 25 Runs in 1 Match | 46 |
| Kim Garth | 3* Runs and 1 Wicket in 1 Match | 46 |
AS-W vs MS-W, Match 4: Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
| Scenario | Captain | Vice-captain |
|---|---|---|
| If MS-W bowls first | Annabel Sutherland | Meg Lanning |
| If MS-W bats first | Meg Lanning | Annabel Sutherland |
AS-W vs MS-W, Match 4: Cricket Fantasy Expert Advice
The Stars won the opening fixture of the current campaign by beating Sydney Sixers. Though the Strikers are the regining champions, Melbourne may start as favorites so banl on their players for your Fantasy XI side.
AS-W vs MS-W, Match 4: Cricket Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Bridget Patterson
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Meg Lanning, Sophia Dunkely, Maia Bouchier
All-rounders: Tahlia McGrath, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Day
Captain: Meg Lanning
Vice-captain: Annabel Sutherland
AS-W: 5 Players, MS-W: 6 Players
AS-W vs MS-W, Match 4: Cricket Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
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Wicketkeeper: Nicole Faltum
Batters: Laura Wolvaardt, Katie Mack, Meg Lanning
All-rounders: Tahlia McGrath, Danielle Gibson, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth
Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Sasha Moloney, Milly Illingworth
Captain: Meg Lanning
Vice-captain: Laura Wolvaardt
AS-W: 5 Players, MS-W: 6 Players
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