AS-W vs BH-W, WBBL 2023 Final | Playing 11 Prediction, Cricket Tips, Preview & Live Streaming

Brisbane Heat will face Adelaide Strikers in the WBBL 2023 Final [X.com]

After 44 days of gruelling T20 action, the final of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023 will witness Adelaide Strikers Women and Brisbane Heat Women lock horns on December 2 for the coveted title. 

Defending Champions Strikers have been in red-hot form, qualifying for the final directly from the group stage, winning 11 matches out of 14, while Heat had to toil hard to secure a place in the season finale, edging past multiple clubs in knockouts, having finished third in the points table. 

Both teams clashed against each other twice in the league stage, where Strikers won the first encounter and Heat strike back clinching the second.

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AS-W vs BH-W: Team Previews 

Adelaide Strikers

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The Adelaide-based club has displayed flawless cricket all across the tournament, flouting their prowess in all three departments — batting, bowling, and fielding. The mainstay has been their batters, who have provided ample runs to their bowlers and also managed to chase down totals after the folding opponents down with ease. 

Coming as defending champs, the Strikers in their batting have been aggressive and fearlessly as exhibited by players such as Katie Mack and Laura Wolvaardt. Wicketkeeper Bridget Patterson, who starred in the 2022 final has stood out the bat, slamming 293 runs, while assistance from skipper Tahlia McGrath and spinner Madeline Penna has made a striking difference. 

Megan Schutt and Amanda-Jade Wellington have led the bowling attack, bowling impeccable lines, enabling other bowlers such as Anesu Mushangwe and McGrath to make an impact. 

Brisbane Heat

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Grace Harris, Mignon du Preez, wicketkeeper-batter Georgia Redmayne, captain Jess Jonassen and all-rounder Amelia Kerr will once be the focal point around which other players revolve. Apart from Jonassen, Nicola Hancock, and youngster Courtney Sippel have ably supported each other, contributing 59 wickets between them

Harris has taken charge with the bat, and is the leading run-getter for Heat, slamming 486 runs which include one ton and two fifties. The likes of Georgia Voll, Charli Knott, Jonassen, and Bess Heath have managed to provide sizeable lower-order runs, which has helped the side breathing space. 

Kerr has been their standout player, amassing 325 runs, and also claiming 10 wickets in tough situations, making her a crucial cog in line up. Under stress, Heat's bowling has struggled, and have managed to let themselves down.

AS-W vs BH-W: Match Details & Live Streaming

AS-W vs BH-W: Adelaide Oval Pitch Report 

Regarded as one of the best batting pitches in Australia, the Adelaide Oval will provide ample support for batters to hit through the line.  The fast bowlers will find some assistance, which could slowly diminish as the track starts to play slowly as the game progresses.  

AS-W vs BH-W: Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Women: Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Madeline Penna, Danielle Gibson, Georgia Adams, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, and Anesu Mushangwe.

Brisbane Heat Women: Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Amelia Kerr, Mignon du Preez, Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen (c), Laura Harris, Bess Heath, Georgia Voll, Nicola Hancock, and Courtney Sippel.

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AS-W vs BH-W: Winner Prediction

Based on current form, Adelaide Strikers hold a slight edge over the opponents, having qualified directly into the final, while Brisbane Heat entered the season finale after a hard grind in the knockouts. 

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