WBBL 2023 | AS-W vs ST-W, Match 40 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lowwq074Marizanne Kapp has been in good wicket taking form in this match (Source: X)

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) and Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) square off against each other in the ongoing ninth edition of the Women's Big Bash League. Match No. 40 will take place on a doubleheader Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, South Australia at 10:00 AM IST. Both sides will meet again in the reverse fixture in Match No. 48 on the 21st at Cricket Central Stadium in Sydney. 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 ST-W, Match 40: Venue Analysis

The 22-yard in Adelaide has behaved equally for both batters and bowlers. The surface is supportive of both of them and it may continue to remain in the same way. Big and low totals have been witnessed so far in this edition. 


AS-W vs ST-W, Match 40 - Toss Factor

Teams batting first have managed to win two out of the three matches played so far at Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, South Australia. Both the victories have come by a big margin of 148 and 59 runs. The skipper winning the toss may look to bat first and put runs on the board considering these results. 

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Amanda-Jade Wellington and Megan Schutt are the joint-highest wicket-takers for the Strikers so far this season. Both have picked up 14 wickets each and will again play a crucial role in restricting the Thunder to a low total. Katie Mack is leading the batting charts as she looks to provide her team a solid start in a big run-chase.

Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Hannah Darlington has picked up the most wickets so far for Thunder in WBBL 9. The right arm medium pacer has snared 16 scalps at an average of 14.62. Chamari Athapththu, Tahlia Wilson and Phoebe Litchfield have been doing the bulk of the scoring for their side. These four will again be important players if they field first against the Strikers.


AS-W vs ST-W, Match 40 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Chamari Athapaththu (ST-W)

Sri Lanka international Chamari Athapaththu has struck the most runs for Thunder in this campaign. The left-handed opening player has 331 runs to her name at an average of 41.37. Athapaththu has smashed four half-centuries and has looked in good touch. She is a perfect pick for this category against the Strikers.

Phoebe Litchfield (ST-W)

Phoebe Litchfield has racked up 240 runs so far in eight innings. The left-handed player is averaging 48.00 with a strike-rate of 144.57. Litchfield has slammed two half-centuries in WBBL 9. She along with Athapaththu will be again be responsible for guiding their side home in a big run-chase.


Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Katie Mack (AS-W)

As mentioned above, Katie Mack is the leading run-getter for the Strikers in this campaign. The right-handed opening batter has mustered 330 runs at an average of 37 which includes three half-centuries. Mack will again play a pivotal role for her side in a big run-chase against Thunder in this contest.

Bridget Patterson (ST-W)

Bridget Patterson is the second highest run-getter behind Mack for Adelaide this season. The right-handed opening player has managed to score 200 runs at an average of 29 which includes one half-century. Patternson is also a key part along with Mack for Adelaide while chasing in this tie.


AS-W vs ST-W, Match 40 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W)

South African Laura Wolvaardt has managed to score only 157 runs in nine innings at an average of 20. The right-handed opening player has a highest score of 47. Wolvaardt is yet to hit a half-century in this season and this might be the fixture in which she finally get to  that landmark.

Marizanne Kapp (ST-W)

Marizanne Kapp has scored just 35 runs in five innings so far in WBBL 9. The South African middle-order player is yet to hit form in this campaign. The right-handed batter may finally come good against the Strikers as she looks like a risky but worthy choice.