WBBL 2023 | MS-W vs SS-W, Match 28 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

Meg Lanning needs to give a solid start to her team in the match (Source: AP Photos)

Struggling sides Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) collide with Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) in the ongoing ninth edition of the Women's Big Bash League. Match No. 28 is all set to take place on a doubleheader Wednesday, November 08, 2023, at Jubilee Park, Ringwood, Melbourne at 9:30 AM IST. The Stars defeated the Sixers by a narrow margin of just two runs when both sides met earlier in the opening fixture of the current competition. 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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MS-W vs SS-W, 28th Match: Venue Analysis

The Jubilee Park in Melbourne will host its first game of the ongoing WBBL edition. The surface at this venue is a good one to bat on. The batters will be able to trust the pitch and the bounce. Runs scoring should be easy on this track at Jubilee Park.

MS-W vs SS-W, 28th Match - Toss Factor

The stadium is set to host the first game of the ongoing campaign. The 22-yard offers more help to the batters rather than the bowlers here. The skipper winning the toss may look at bat first and put runs on the board.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Women Fields First

Annabel Sutherland is leading the bowling chart for the Stars so far. She has picked up 11 wickets at an average of just 17. The all-rounder has also managed to score 152 runs at an average of 25.33. Sutherland will again be a vital cog for Melbourne if they fielding first in this contest.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Ashleigh Gardner has snared the joint-most scalps (13) so far for the Sixers in this edition. Gardner has 13 wickets to her name at a solid average of just 15. The all-rounder has also smashed 147 runs in seven innings as she plays a vital and crucial role in this Sydney Sixers setup. Her all-round game will again be important if the Sixers are chasing.

MS-W vs SS-W, 28th Match - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Ellyse Perry (SS-W)

Star Australian player and Sydney skipper Ellyse Perry has slammed the most runs so far for her side in WBBL 9. Perry has amassed 247 runs at an average of 49.40 with two half-centuries to her name. The all-rounder also grabbed a five-wicket haul against Melbourne Renegades in her last outing. She is always a solid and reliable pick for this category.

Ashleigh Gardner (SS-W)

As mentioned above, Ashleigh Gardner has picked up the joint-most wickets (13) for the Sixers in this competition. Gardner has also smacked one half-century in WBBL 9 as the all-rounder is again set to play an important role if her side is up against a big target.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Meg Lanning (MS-W)

Captain Meg Lanning is the leading run-getter for Melbourne so far. The right-handed opening batter has scored 171 runs which also included two half-centuries. Lanning will look to lead her side from the front again by getting a substantial and match-winning knock under her belt.

Annabel Sutherland (MS-W)

As mentioned, Annabel Sutherland has taken the most wickets for Melbourne. The middle-order player also adds value to the team with her batting as she has racked up the second-most runs (152) after Lanning for Melbourne. She has scores of 42*, 12 and 49 in her last three outings. Sutherland is a reliable pick for this category against the Sixers.

MS-W vs SS-W, 28th Match - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Maia Bouchier (MS-W)

Maia Bouchier has managed to score only 92 runs in seven innings so far in WBBL 9. The right-handed middle-order batter got starts in the first two of the three games with scores of 25, 0 and 48. The England international may finally come good in this fixture as she is a risky but worthy choice.

Maitlan Brown (SS-W)

Maitlan Brown has amassed 119 runs in seven innings at an average of 20. The right-handed opening batter is yet to score a half-century with 35 being her highest score so far. She might finally get back amongst the runs and this could the fixture in which she provides her side a solid start.