WBBL 2023 | BH-W vs HH-W, Match 39 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lowwe6haGrace Harris has been in brilliant form in WBBL 2023 (Source: X)

Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) collide with Hobart Hurricanes (HH-W) in the ongoing ninth season of the Women's Big Bash League. Match No. 39 is set to take place on a doubleheader Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Allan Border Field in Brisbane at 6:30 AM IST. The Heat defeated the Hurricanes by a margin of six wickets when both sides met previously in the reverse fixture in Hobart. 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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BH-W vs HH-W, Match 39: Venue Analysis

The track at Allan Border Field in Brisbane has something to offer to both batters and the bowlers. It is not a high-scoring venue but teams can post a big total on the board as the surface supports the stroke-makers.


BH-W vs HH-W, Match 39 - Toss Factor

Batting first sides have managed to win two out of the three matches played so far at this venue in the ongoing WBBL 9. The skipper winning the toss may look to bat first considering the two results. 

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Women Fields First

Courtney Sippel and Jess Jonassen are the joint-highest wicket-takers for the Heat so far in WBBL 9. The duo will again play an important role in picking up wickets that restricts the Hurricanes to a low total. Grace Harris has struck the most runs for Brisbane in this campaign as she will be vital in a big run-chase for her side.

Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Women Fields First

Molly Strano is leading the bowling charts for the Hurricanes so far this season. Skipper Elyse Villani and South Africa international Lizelle Lee are the leading run-getters for Hobart in this campaign. The trio will play a crucial role if Hobart is fielding first against the Heat in Brisbane.


BH-W vs HH-W, Match 39 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Hobart Hurricanes Women Fields First

Elyse Villani (HH-W)

Captain Elyse Villani is leading the batting charts for her side this season. The right-handed opening player has racked up 240 runs in seven innings at an average of 48.00 which includes one half-century to her name. She will again look to lead her team from the front by getting a solid start while chasing a big target.

Lizelle Lee (HH-W)

South African Lizelle Lee has amassed the second-most runs after Villani for Hobart so far in WBBL 9. The right-handed opening batter has scored 186 runs at an average of 24. Lizelle has also smashed two half-centuries in the ongoing edition of Big Bash with the highest score of 91. She and Villani will again be vital cogs in this Hobart side if they are up against a big target.


Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Women Fields First

Grace Harris (BH-W)

As mentioned above, Grace Harris has slammed the most runs for Brisbane this season. The right-handed opening batter has 279 runs to her name and is averaging 35 which includes one big century (136). Heat will rely on Harris to provide quick start that helps them in reaching the target with ease.

Mignon du Preez (BH-W)

South Africa international Mignon du Preez is behind Harris in terms of runs scoring for Heat. The right-handed player has racked up 223 runs at an average of 25 with the help of two half-centuries. du Preez is as important as Harris for this Brisbane side especially if they are facing a stiff target.


BH-W vs HH-W, Match 39 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Georgia Redmayne (BH-W)

Georgia Redmayne has hit 172 runs so far in eight innings. She is averaging 22 and has also hit one half-century in WBBL 9. Redmayne has scores of 9, 53 and 29 is her last three innings as she looks like a risky but a worthy choice for this contest against the Hurricanes at home. The wicketkeeper batter is also an opener and will look to provide her side a decent start.

Heather Graham (BH-W)

Heather Graham has managed to score 104 runs in eight innings. She has also snared six scalps in seven innings so far. The all-rounder is averaging just 15 with the bat but she might come good in this tie. The middle-order player is due for a decent outing as she is a risky but worthy choice.