Adelaide Strikers Women's quest for dream end to a good season
| Date | December 02, 2023 |
| Time | 1:40 PM IST |
| Venue | Adelaide Oval, Adelaide |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Women's Big Bash League 2023 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Katie Mack and Laura Wolvaardt share odds of 3.99 to be Adelaide Strikers' best batter.
- Grace Harris has odds of 3.71 to be Brisbane Heat Women's best batter.
- Amanda Wellington has odds of 4.17 to be Adelaide Strikers Women's best bowler.
- Kane Richardson and Nathan Ellis share odds of 3.56 to be Brisbane Heat Women's best bowler.
MATCH PREVIEW
We are in the final of the Women's Big Bash League 2023. Adelaide Strikers Women have played like defending champions and will look to add another jewel to their crown. The side has dominated since the start of the season and is the favorite on cricket betting sites. They will aim for a dream finish. The Brisbane Heat Women won't be a pushover. They have picked up momentum in the playoffs with two massive victories. As two of the best teams battle it out, we expect a close contest to keep bettors busy on the betting apps.
Adelaide Strikers Women Preview
Tahlia McGrath's side has put up an inspiring show this year. They carried the form from last year and dominated since the start. The key players on the side have been in good form, adding to the side's strengths. McGrath would be aware of the Brisbane Heat Women's form and expect her players to be on their toes and put up a good show.
The side will need an electrifying start from Katie Mack and Laura Wolvaardt, as they have scored more than 800 runs between them. The middle order is formidable, and the side will expect a good show from Bridget Patterson, McGrath, and Madeline Penna. Georgia Adams, Amanda Wellington, and Danielle Gibson add firepower to this batting lineup down the order.
Megan Schutt and Anesu Mushangwe have delivered with the new ball, and the side will expect a good show from them in this game. Amanda Wellington has troubled the batters, and she must do it here in this game, along with Jemma Barsby in the middle overs. Georgia Adams and McGrath complete a strong bowling attack.
Expected Starting XI for Adelaide Strikers Women
Tahlia McGrath (c), Laura Wolvaardt, Katie Mack, Bridget Patterson (wk), Danielle Gibson, Madeline Penna, Georgia Adams, Amanda Wellington, Megan Schutt, Jemma Barsby, Anesu Mushangwe
Brisbane Heat Women Preview
Jess Jonassen would like her players to continue with the momentum they have shown in the playoffs. They have come from behind to win by big margins in the Eliminator and the Challenger games. It won't be an easy contest for them against the defending champions, but Jonassen would look to lead from the front to take her side to a third title victory.
Georgia Redmayne and Grace Harris come here riding in good form, and the side will need a solid start from them. Mignon du Preez, Amelia Kerr, and Laura Harris have a vital role in the middle order, and they will look to anchor the innings. Jess Jonassen is a good hitter, and she will look to add quick runs with Charli Knott and Georgia Voll.
Nicola Hancock and Jonassen have bowled well in tandem, and they must get the early breakthroughs to put the side in a good position. Georgia Voll comes here in good form, and she must bowl well in the middle overs with Amelia Kerr and Courtney Sippel. Charli Knott has to deliver in the supporting role for the side to win.
Expected Starting XI for Brisbane Heat Women
Jess Jonassen (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Amelia Kerr, Mignon du Preez, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Bess Heath, Georgia Voll, Courtney Sippel, Nicola Hancock
TOSS: To Bowl First
It is a high-pressure contest, and both teams would look to win the toss and take advantage of the conditions. There is assistance for the bowlers early in the game, and the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
There will be partly cloudy skies over Adelaide. Batting isn't easy on this wicket under overcast conditions, and batters must focus on building their innings instead of playing slam-bang cricket. The side batting first would look to score over 160 runs to have an advantage in this game.
OUR PREDICTION
We shall have a cracker of a contest, given the form the two sides are in. Brisbane Heat Women have a baggage of history and a poor record against the Strikers. The middle order hasn't been at its best this season, and they have to do well for the side to win. The Adelaide Strikers Women have lost only three games this year. According to our cricket betting tips, they have been clinical and tick all the boxes to be favorites.
Our Prediction is for Adelaide Strikers Women to win
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