SYSW vs BRHW, 26th Match, Women's Big Bash League 2024

Match Preview

The 26th match of the Women's Big Bash League 2024 will see a thrilling encounter between Sydney Sixers Women (SYSW) and Brisbane Heat Women (BRHW) on November 14th, 2024. The match will be played at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney, and is scheduled to start at 04:30 GMT.

Venue

The North Sydney Oval, Sydney, is a batting-friendly ground with a moderate pitch that suits the batsmen. The average first innings score at this venue is around 160-170 runs.

Team Preview

Sydney Sixers Women

The Sydney Sixers Women team has had a decent tournament so far, with 3 wins and 3 losses. They are currently ranked 6th in the points table. The team is led by the experienced Ellyse Perry, who has been in top form, scoring 315 runs at an average of 90. Other key batsmen include Sarah Bryce (111 runs) and Ashleigh Gardner (84 runs). The team has a strong bowling attack, with Sophie Ecclestone (9 wickets) and Asheleigh Gardner (7 wickets) being the top wicket-takers.

Brisbane Heat Women

The Brisbane Heat Women team has also had a decent tournament, with 3 wins and 4 losses, and is currently ranked 5th in the points table. The team is led by the experienced Jess Jonassen, who has been in top form, scoring 221 runs at an average of 44. The team has a strong batting lineup, with Georgia Redmayne (234 runs) and Charli Knott (203 runs) being the top run-getters. The team's bowling attack is also strong, with Nicola Hancock (14 wickets) and Shikha Pandey (7 wickets) being the top wicket-takers.

Head-to-Head

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly balanced, with the Sydney Sixers Women winning 2 out of the last 3 matches between the two teams.

Key Players to Watch

Sydney Sixers Women

• Ellyse Perry (Batsman)
• Sophie Ecclestone (Bowler)

Brisbane Heat Women

• Georgia Redmayne (Batsman)
• Nicola Hancock (Bowler)

Predictions

Based on the recent form of the teams and the head-to-head record, the Sydney Sixers Women are expected to win this match.

Scenario 1: SSW bats first

• First Innings Score: 180-200 runs
• Result: SSW will win by 20-30 runs

Scenario 2: BHW bats first

• First Innings Score: 150-170 runs
• Result: SSW will win by 7 wickets

Predicted Playing XI

Sydney Sixers Women

• Sarah Bryce (wk)
• Kate Pelle
• Ellyse Perry (c)
• Ashleigh Gardner
• Hollie Armitage
• Mathilda Carmichael
• Sophie Ecclestone
• Kate Peterson
• Elsa Hunter
• Courtney Sippel
• Lauren Cheatle

Brisbane Heat Women

• Lauren Winfield Hill
• Georgia Redmayne (wk)
• Grace Harris
• Laura Harris
• Charli Knott
• Nadine de Klerk
• Shikha Pandey
• Jess Jonassen (c)
• Grace Parsons
• Lucy Hamilton
• Nicola Hancock