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WBBL 2023, 2nd Match | MR-W vs BH-W - Cricket Fantasy Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lnwxjamxHarmanpreet Kaur will be seen playing for Melbourne Renegades Women in WBBL 2023 (Source:X)

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) lock horns with Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) in the ongoing ninth edition of the Women's Big Bash League. The second match is slated to take place on a doubleheader Friday, October 20, 2023, at Junction Oval in Melbourne. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 43 on Friday, November 17 at Allan Border Field Stadium in Brisbane. Before the match goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of the game.

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MR-W vs BH-W, 2nd Match: Venue Analysis

Sides batting second have had more success than teams batting first in the 12 T20 internationals played at the Junction Oval. The spinners have been more effective at this venue as they have snared 77 scalps as compared to the pacers' 52.


MR-W vs BH-W, 2nd Match - Toss Factor

The captain winning the toss might look to take the field first at this ground. As mentioned above, spinners will enjoy their time in the middle considering the past records in T20Is.

Scenario: If Melbourne Renegades Fields First

Chasing sides have a slightly better record in the 12 Women's T20 internationals played at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. The Renegades will rely heavily on experienced campaigners like Harmanpreet Kaur and Hayley Matthews if they are chasing down a big total. The latter has been in some form off late with both bat and ball.

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First

Brisbane Heat also has some quality and top-notch players in their ranks in the form of New Zealand's Amelia Kerr, South Africa's Mignon du Preez and Australia's Grace Harris. The trio will play a huge part if the Heat are provided with a stiff target infront of them.


MR-W vs BH-W, 2nd Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First

Mignon du Preez (BH-W)

Veteran South African Mignon du Preez is the skipepr of the Heat side. The right-handed batter made her WBBL debut in the inaugural season in 2015. She has struck 2298 runs at an average of 28.7 with 17 half-centuries. du Preez will look to lead her side from the front in a run-chase

Amelia Kerr (BH-W)

All-rounder Amelia Kerr is an experienced Kiwi all-rounder that plays a crucial role in any team that she plays. Kerr has close to 500 runs to her name to go with 52 wickets in the WBBL. Her all-round skills will be important for the Heat if they are fielding first.


Scenario: If Melbourne Renegades Fields First

Hayley Matthews (MR-W)

The Renegades have an impactful and a star player in their ranks in the form of West Indies all-rounder and captain Hayley Matthews. The right-handed opener smashed scores of 99*, 132 and 79 against Australia in the recently-concluded T20I series held down under. She has over 1100 runs in the WBBL to go with 49 wickets. 

Harmanpreet Kaur (MR-W)

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is another prominent and renowned name in Renegades batting line-up. Kaur has a solid average of 41.4 with six half-centuries to her name in the WBBL. She will have the responsibility to handle the middle-order in a big run-chase.


MR-W vs BH-W, 2nd Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Tammy Beaumont (MR-W)

England international Tammy Beaumont has an average of just 20 in this competition. Though, the right-handed opening player has struck six half-centuries in this league. She is a risky but could be a worthy pick for this tie.

Laura Harris (BH-W)

Laura Harris is averaging 17.6 with one half-century in thw WBBL. She has over 1000 runs in 84 innings and could be a risky pick for this fixture.