WBBL 2023 | MS-W vs ST-W, Match 23 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-loimhh9zAlice Capsey will play an important role in tomorrow's match (Source: AP Photos)

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will lock horns with the Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) in the 23rd match of the Women's Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Casey Fields No 4 on 4th November 2023 at 9:30 AM IST. It promises to be a cracking contest as there are plenty of quality players in both teams. There are plenty of good options for C/VC in fantasy cricket but we will help you with the top ones in this to help you win big.

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MS-W vs ST-W, Match 23: Pitch Report

It's expected to be a balanced wicket with something for everyone. There will be some movement for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners will get good purchase as well. Overall the batters should dominate the game. The average first innings score here is 114 runs. 


MS-W vs ST-W, Match 23: Toss Factor

Toss will play a key role as this will be the first game at the Casey Fields No.4 in the WBBL 2023. Teams may prefer bowling first if they win the toss just to see how the pitch behaves. 

Scenario: Melbourne Stars Women Wins the Toss

Alice Capsey and Annabel Sutherland will be the straightforward C/VC picks if the Melbourne Stars women are batting first. Both are in excellent form with both bat & the ball.

Scenario: Sydney Thunder Women Wins the Toss

Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Atapattu and Marizanne Kapp will be excellent C/VC picks for this game if the Sydney Thunder women wins the toss as all of these players are in excellent form and will exploit the conditions. 


MS-W vs ST-W, Match 23: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

If Melbourne Stars Women Bat First

Alice Capsey

Alice Capsey has been in exceptional form this season. She has 130 runs in 6 innings and has 6 wickets to her name. She is the backbone of the Stars with both bat and ball. Capsey bowled in the death overs in the last game and will be an ideal C/VC option.

Annabel Sutherland

Annabel Sutherland will be another excellent C/VC choice as she'll contribute with both bat and the ball. She will bat at 4 and will bowl her full quota. Sutherland is the second highest wicket-taker in WBBL 2023 and is a brute hitter as well. 


If Sydney Thunder Women Bat First

Chamari Atapattu

Chamari Atapattu looked in excellent touch in the last game. She has 177 runs in 4 games at an average of 44.25. Atapattu will bowl her full quota & she bowls the important overs for her side. She will be a very popular C/VC pick in fantasy cricket for this match. 

Marizanne Kapp

Marizanne Kapp will bowl with the new ball, maybe an over in the power surge and in the death overs. She's one of the best in women's cricket and is proven match-winner with both bat and ball. Kapp picked up 2 wickets in the last game & scored 11 runs. She will be an excellent C/VC choice. 


MS-W vs ST-W, Match 23: High Risk, High Reward Choice

Phoebe Litchfield

Phoebe Litchfield will bat at number 3 for the Sydney Thunder Women. She has 167 runs in 4 innings at a strike-rate of 160.58. Litchfield has 2 fifties to her name and she can take on any bowling unit when on song. Phoebe Litchfield will be our high risk, high reward captain or vice-captain pick for this game.