WBBL 2023 | MS-W vs BH-W, Match 47 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks
Grace Harris might be a rewarding pick for the fantasy contests of the match (Source: X)
Melbourne Stars (MS-W) and Brisbane Heat (BH-W) square off against each other in the ongoing ninth season of the Women's Big Bash League. The 47th match is all set to take place on a doubleheader Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Junction Oval in Melbourne at 8:10 AM IST. The Heat defeated the Stars by a margin of 13 runs when both sides met earlier in the reverse fixture in Brisbane. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this fixture.
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MS-W vs BH-W, Match 47: Venue Analysis
Results have heavily favored the batting first sides in this competition. The pitch has behaved almost equally for both batters and bowlers.
MS-W vs BH-W, Match 47 - Toss Factor
Teams batting first have won seven out of the nine games played so far at the Junction Oval in Melbourne this season. It's a no-brainer for a captain to bat first after winning the toss considering these results. (All scenario till Match No. 45)
Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First
Sophie Day and Annabel Sutherland have picked up the most wickets for the Stars so far this season. The former has snared 20 scalps while Sutherland has 19 wickets to her name. The duo will look to do their job by restricting the Heat to a low total. Skipper Meg Lanning is leading the batting charts and she along with Day and Sutherland are vital for Melbourne.
Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First
Jess Jonassen and Nicola Hancock are the top two highest wicket-takers for Brisbane so far in WBBL 9. The former has taken 14 wickets while Hancock is behind her with 13 scalps. Grace Harris, who is the leading run-scorer for the Heat, will also have a role to play along with Jonassen and Hancock in a run-chase.
MS-W vs BH-W, Match 47 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices
Scenario: If Brisbane Heat Fields First
Grace Harris (BH-W)
As mentioned above, Grace Harris has struck the most runs for Brisbane so far. The right-handed player has amassed 354 runs in 11 innings at an average of 35.40 with one century and one half-century. The opener will again will responsible in giving the Heat a solid start in a big run-chase.
Mignon du Preez (BH-W)
Mignon du Preez has racked up the second-most runs after Harris for Brisbane. The right-handed batter has hit 262 runs in 11 innings at an average of 26.20. du Preez has smashed two half-centuries so far in this competition. du Preez and Harris play a vital role in Brisbane batting line-up especially in a run-chase.
Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First
Meg Lanning (MS-W)
Captain Meg Lanning is the leading run-scorer for Melbourne so far. The right-hander has struck 284 runs at an average of 28.40. Lanning has hit three half-centuries so far with the highest score of 75. The captain will again look to lead her side from the front by getting a significant score against the Heat.
Annabel Sutherland (MS-W)
Annabel Sutherland has mustered the third-most runs for the Stars in this campaign. She has struck 206 runs at an average of 21 and with the highest score of 49. As mentioned, Sutherland has picked up the second-most wickets (19) for her side. Her all-round skills will again be crucial against the Heat.
MS-W vs BH-W, Match 47 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices
Maia Bouchier (MS-W)
Maia Bouchier has managed to score only 174 runs in 11 innings so far. The right-handed England international player is averaging 16 and is yet to hit a half-century with her best score being 48. Bouchier might finally come good in this fixture and play a substantial knock. She looks a risky but a worthy pick.
Bess Heath (BH-W)
Bess Heath has struck 120 runs in nine innings so far. The right-handed top-order player is averaging just 15.00 with one half-century to her name. Heath is a risky option but can go with her as she plays higher up the order and is due for a big innings.
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