WBBL 2023 | SS-W vs ST-W, Match 56 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lpdumrkwChamari Athapaththu has been in brilliant form in the WBBL 2023 (Source: x.com)

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) and Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) will play out the last game in the league phase of the ongoing ninth edition of the Women's Big Bash League. Match No. 56 is scheduled to take place on a doubleheader Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Sydney Cricket Ground at 8:10 AM IST. The Sixers are already knocked out of the competition while the Thunder have all but confirmed their spot in the Playoffs courtesy of their better net run rate. 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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SS-W vs ST-W, Match 56: Venue Analysis

The 22-yard at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground may be supportive more for the batters. Runs scoring can be easy and the batters should do their job in this final game of the league phase of WBBL 9. Pacers are expected to get more help from the track.


SS-W vs ST-W, Match 56 - Toss Factor

The Thunder defeated the Renegades comfortably by a margin of eight wickets in the only match played so far at the venue this season. The skipper winning the toss may look to field first and chase down the target later on.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Ashleigh Gardner and Lauren Cheatle have been amongst the wickets for the Sixers this season. The former has managed to pick up 17 wickets while Cheatle has 21 scalps to her name. The skipper and the ever-consistent and ever-reliable Ellyse Perry is the leading run-getter for her side in this campaign. The trio will look to guide their side to a victory and sign off the season on a high.

Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Hannah Darlington is leading the bowling charts for Thunder in WBBL 9. The right arm medium pacer has snared 18 scalps at an average of 16.00 and a strike-rate of 12.33. Sri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu has bagged nine wickets and is the leading run-scorer for Thunder. The duo will play an important role as the Thunder look to snatch a win heading into the Playoffs.


SS-W vs ST-W, Match 56 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Sydney Thunder Fields First

Chamari Athapaththu (ST-W)

As mentioned above, Sri Lankan captain Chamari Athapaththu has smashed the most runs for the Thunder side this season. The left-handed opening batter has struck 485 runs at an average of 44.09 which includes five half-centuries. She has also snared nine scalps so far. Athapaththu is a vital cog in this Thunder setup and will look to continue her solid form before the knockout stage starts.

Tahlia Wilson (ST-W)

Tahlia Wilson has hit the second-most runs after Athapaththu for the Thunder in this campaign. The right-handed batter has racked up 309 runs and is averaging 34.33 which includes one half-century. Wilson and Athapaththu have been doing the bulk of the scoring for their team as the former is a perfect pick for this category along with the Sri Lankan.


Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Ellyse Perry (SS-W)

Veteran Aussie all-rounder Ellyse Perry is topping the batting charts for the Sixers. The right-handed player has mustered 414 runs at an average of 38. Perry has hit two half-centuries with the highest score of 59. Notably, Perry has also taken 12 wickets in seven innings. She is a no-brainer choice for this category as she look to lead her side from the front and claim a consolation victory.

Ashleigh Gardner (SS-W)

Australian all-rounder Asheligh Gardner has struck 268 runs at an average of 21 in this campaign. Gardner has one half-century to her name in WWBBL 2023 | MS-W vs MR-W, Match 54 - Top Captain and Vice-captain PicksBBL 9. As mentioned above, she has managed to pick up 17 wickets at an average of 21.41 with the best bowlnig figures of 3/38. Gardner and Perry are easy picks for this category.


SS-W vs ST-W, Match 56 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Suzie Bates (SS-W)

New Zealand international Suzie Bates has had a tournament to forget so far. The right-handed player has managed to score only 155 runs in 12 innings at a poor average of 14.09 and with the best score of 35*. The New Zealander is a proven and quality performer in T20 leagues and international cricket. Bates will look to end a bad season on a high by getting a significant score under her belt.

Heather Knight (ST-W)

Thunder skipper Heather Knight also didnt have the best of the campaigns so far. The right-handed top-order player has struck 221 runs at an average of 31.57. Knight has struck only one half-century in WBBL 9. The English batter will be hoping to get into some kind of form before the knockout phase begins.