Brisbane Heat Women go up against Sydney Sixers Women in the Women’s Big Bash League League 2022-23 (WBBL) on October 13, Thursday, at the BB Print Stadium in Mackay from 2:10 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Brisbane Heat Women lost to Adelaide Stars Women by eight wickets in the Eliminator of the WBBL last season. The Heat Women were very consistent throughout the league stage as they finished third on the 2021 WBBL points table with eight wins in 14 games and a total of 17 points. The Heat have also bought in England star Danni Wyatt to add extra firepower to their already strong batting lineup.
Meanwhile, the Sydney Sixers Women have added England spinner Sophie Ecclestone and White Ferns all-rounder Suzie Bates to add more depth to their dangerous-looking squad. The Sixers have also retained their two best players – Alysse Perry and Alyssa Healy ahead of the WBBL 2022-23. The visitors had a torrid time last season as they finished at the bottom of the points table with just four wins and a total of nine points.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers WBBL 2022-23 odds
Parimatch odds: Brisbane Heat Women: 1.80, Sydney Sixers Women: 1.95
Betwinner odds: Brisbane Heat Women: 1.92, Sydney Sixers Women: 1.88
10CRIC odds: Brisbane Heat Women: 1.84, Sydney Sixers Women: 1.92
1xBet odds: Brisbane Heat Women: 1.925 Sydney Sixers Women: 1.885
Note: Odds are subject to change. Please visit betting sites to check and confirm the latest odds.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women head-to-head
Brisbane Heat Women have won four of their last matches against Sydney Sixers Women in WBBL.
Brisbane Heat Women have won two of their last five WBBL games while Sydney Sixers Women have lost all their last five matches.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women WBBL 2022-23 squads
Brisbane Heats Women: Jess Jonassen (captain), Amelia Kerr, Pooja Vastrakar, Danni Wyatt, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Mikayla Hinkley, Ellie Johnston, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne (wicketkeeper), Courtney Sippell, Georgia Voll, Jess Kerr, Lucy Hamilton.
Sydney Sixers Women: Ellyse Perry, (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy (wicketkeeper), Sophie Ecclestone, Suzie Bates, Jade Allen, Nicole Bolton, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Stella Campbell, Lauren Cheatle, Angela Genford, Kate Peterson.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers probable playing XIs
Brisbane Heat Women: Georgia Redmayne (wicketkeeper), Danielle Wyatt, Georgia Voll, Mikayla Hinkley, Jess Jonassen (captain), Amelia Kerr, Grace Harris, Courtney Sippell, Nicola Hancock, Jess Kerr, Lucy Hamilton.
Sydney Sixers Women: Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates, Ellyse Perry (captain), Angelina Genford, Ashleigh Gardner, Nicole Bolton, Sophie Ecclestone, Jade Allen, Lauren Cheatle, Stella Campbell, Kate Peterson.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women WBBL 2022-23 combined fantasy XI
Alyssa Healy, Georgia Redmayne (wicketkeeper), Danielle Wyatt, Suzie Bates, Amelia Kerr, Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry (captain), Ashleigh Gardner, Nicole Bolton, Sophie Ecclestone, Jess Kerr.
Brisbane Heat Women’s top picks vs Sydney Sixers Women WBBL 2022-23
Grace Harris: The 29-year-old was the second-highest run-scorer for the Heat Women in the 2021 WBBL with 420 runs in 14 games. Harris scored runs at an average of 32.30 and had a top score of 75. The middle-order batter was one of the core players to be retained ahead of this season and has also scored 167 runs for the Australian side in 21 games in this format.
Georgia Redmayne: The wicketkeeper was the other Brisbane batter who had a brilliant 2021 WBBL as she finished with 437 runs in 14 games. Redmayne was the fifth-highest run-scorer in WBBL last season. The 28-year-old also scored five half-centuries and had a top score of 71. Redmayne will once again be seen opening the innings for the Heat and will be expected to give them solid starts.
Sydney Sixers Women top picks vs Brisbane Heat Women WBBL 2022-23
Ellyse Perry: The all-rounder had a prolific season with the bat in WBBL last season scoring 358 runs in 13 games. Perry also picked five wickets with the ball at an economy of 7.95. Perry is undoubtedly the best player in the Sixers Women’s squad and her form will be important if the visitors have to turn things around this season.
Alyssa Healy: The Australian wicketkeeper had an average season last time around as she could only accumulate 231 runs. Healy scored her runs at a strike rate of 115.50 and had a top score of 94 not out. Healy brings in a lot of experience and is expected to open the batting.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers WBBL 2022-23 predictions
Brisbane Heat Women are likely to start as favourites considering their record against Sydney Sixers in recent times. The Heat look a far more settled side having maintained most of their players from last season.
The Sixers Women will face a difficult task in their opening game despite having a much stronger team on paper. The Sixers’ bowling looks weak and might struggle against Brisbane.
Brisbane Heat Women’s top picks vs Sydney Sixers Women WBBL 2022-23 playing conditions and weather report
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Wind: 17 km/h
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