WBBL 2023 | BH-W vs PS-W, Match 31 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-loptj3j0Sophie Devine needs to bring up her top game in the match (Source: X)

Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) and Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) go toe-to-toe with each other in the ongoing ninth season of the Women's Big Bash League. Match No. 31 is all set to take place on a doubleheader Thursday, November 09, 2023, at Allan Border Field, Melbourne at 13:40 PM IST. Brisbane has been in good form in this campaign as they have played seven games with five victories and two defeats. Perth has had a decent tournament so far as they have played seven matches with four wins and three losses. 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 PS-W, 31st Match: Venue Analysis

The 22-yard at this ground offers more help to the batters. It promises reliable pace and bounce, providing solid opportunities for batters to go for their strokes. 


BH-W vs PS-W, 31st Match - Toss Factor

Sides batting first and second have won a game each out of the 2 matches played so far at the venue in WBBL 9. The track at Allan Border Field in Brisbane is batting-friendly. 

Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Women Fields First

Courtney Sippel and Jess Jonassen have picked up the joint-most wickets (ten) so far for Heat in WBBL 9.  The duo will again be looking to snare as many scalps as they can to restrict the Scorchers to a low total. Grace Harris has been doing the bulk of the scoring for Heat and will again look to contribute if her side is up against a big target.

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Amy Edgar is leading the bowling charts for Perth so far in this campaign. She has picked up 11 wickets in seven innings at an average of 14.27. Edgar would hope to be amongst the wickets in this fixture as well. Star New Zealand all-rounder Sophie Devine has snared seven scalps and is the leading run-scorer for the  Scorchers. She along with Beth Mooney will play an important role in a run-chase.


BH-W vs PS-W, 31st Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Perth Scorchers Fields First

Sophie Devine (PS-W)

As mentioned, Sophie Devine has struck the most runs for Perth so far. The right-hander has amassed 239 runs in seven innings at an average of 40 with two half-centuries. Devine has also managed to pick up seven wickets. She is a worthy pick for this category against Brisbane.

Beth Mooney (PS-W)

Beth Mooney has racked up the second-most runs after Devine for Perth. The left-handed wicketkeeper and opening batter has 220 runs to her name in seven matches. Mooney is averaging 37 with three half-centuries under her belt. She will hold the key along with Devine if Perth is chasing a big target.


Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First

Grace Harris (BH-W)

Grace Harris is the leading run-getter for Heat in WBBL 9. The right-hander has struck 263 runs at a solid average of 44 and a deadly strike-rate of 186.52. Harris has already managed to hit a scintillating century (136*) this season. She is a vital cog for Brisbane especially if they are up against a huge target.

Amelia Kerr (BH-W)

New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has played only two games this season but has looked in good touch. The right-handed player scored 59 against Hobart Hurricanes and then 41 against Sydney Thunder. She has also picked up two wickets in as many matches. Kerr will play a big role with her all-round skills against the Scorchers.


BH-W vs PS-W, 31st Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Mignon du Preez (BH-W)

South African Mignon du Preez has managed to score only 141 runs in seven games so far. The right-hander is averaging 20.14 with one half-century to her name. That fifty came in the last match as she may well be a risky but worthy choice for this tie.

Maddy Darke (PS-W)

Maddy Darke has struck 156 runs in seven outings at an average of 26.00. Her highest score is 45* as she looks for that first half-century of the campaign. The right-handed top-order player might deliver that knock against the Heat in this fixture.