WBBL 2023 | AS-W vs SS-W, Match 21 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-loh4mtcgLaura Wolvaardt will play a key role for Adelaide Strikers Women in the match against Sydney Sixers (Source: X)

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) lock horns with Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) in the ongoing ninth edition of the Women's Big Bash League. Match No. 21 is all set to take place on a doubleheader Friday, November 03, 2023, at W.A.C.A Ground in Perth at 11:40 AM IST. The Strikers have made a decent start to their current campaign, as with three victories and six points, they are placed in the second position in the table. On the other hand, the Sixers have been poor, with just one win and two points; they are languishing at rock bottom at the eighth spot in the table. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter. 

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AS-W vs SS-W, 21st Match: Venue Analysis

The surface at the WACA ground is expected to offer a fair contest between bat and ball. Pace bowlers might get favourable conditions as compared to the spinners. The captain winning the toss may look to bowl first.


AS-W vs SS-W, 21st Match - Toss Factor

The side batting first and second have managed to win a game each out of the two matches played so far in this edition of WBBL. Even though with mixed results so far, chasing may be the preferred strategy on this ground.

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Megan Schutt is the leading wicket-taker for the Strikers so far this season. She has picked up nine scalps in five innings at an average of 11.33. The seamer will look to continue picking up wickets and help Adelaide bundle the Sydney side out quickly. Katie Mack, the leading run-scorer for Adelaide, will also be a key member in the run-chase.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

All-rounder Ashleigh Gardner has been the leading wicket-taker for the Sixers in WBBL 9. She has also managed to score over 120 runs in this campaign. Gardner would hope to deliver her all-rounder skills in this fixture as well. Ellyse Perry is another crucial player for the Sixers if they are up against a big target.


AS-W vs SS-W, 21st Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Ellyse Perry (SS-W)

Star Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has racked up the most runs for Sydney so far in this campaign. The right-hander has struck 189 runs in four innings at an average of 47.25 with two half-centuries to her name. She has been consistent with her scores of 31, 49, 50 and 59. Perry will be a vital cog in a big run-chase for the Sixers.

Ashleigh Gardner (SS-W)

As mentioned, Ashleigh Gardner has snared the most scalps for her side in this competition. She has ten wickets to her name in five innings at an average of 15. Gardner has also struck 122 runs at an average of 24.40 with one fifty. Along with Perry, Gardner is another important member of the Sydney team, especially while chasing. 


Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Katie Mack (AS-W)

As mentioned above, Katie Mack has mustered the most runs for the Strikers this season. The right-handed player has scored 171 runs at an average of 34.20 with one half-century. The opener will look to provide her team with a solid start right at the top of the order if Adelaide is up against a huge target.

Bridget Patterson (AS-W)

Bridget Patterson has struck the second-most runs for the Strikers so far after Mack. The right-hander is averaging 28, which includes one fifty. Patterson won the Player of the Match award against Brisbane Heat in the last game for her match-winning knock of 70 off 53. She will look to carry on her form in this fixture as well.


AS-W vs SS-W, 21st Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W)

South Africa international Laura Wolvaardt has amassed 106 runs in five innings at an average of 26.50. Her highest score is 47 so far, and she hopes to smash a half-century or even more if the Strikers are chasing a big total in this fixture. Wolvaardt has scores of 47, 14, 2, 35* and eight.

Suzie Bates (SS-W)

New Zealand international Suzie Bates has been below so far in WBBL 9. The right-hander has scored just 42 runs in five outings and is due for a big and significant score. There is no doubt in her talent and potential, but considering her form, she is a risky yet worthy pick.