WBBL 2023 | SS-W vs AS-W, Match 45 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

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Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) collide with Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) in the ongoing ninth edition of the Women's Big Bash League. Match No. 45 is all set to take place on a doubleheader Saturday, November 18, 2023, at North Sydney Oval in Sydney at 13:40 PM IST. The Strikers beat the Sixers by a margin of five wickets when both sides met earlier in the tournament in Match No. 21 in Perth. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this fixture.

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SS-W vs AS-W, Match 45: Venue Analysis

The surface at North Sydney Oval in Sydney tends to support the batters more than the bowlers. Runs scoring has been easy on this surface and a high-scoring encounter could be on the cards here.


SS-W vs AS-W, Match 45 - Toss Factor

Sides batting first have won seven out of the eight WBBL matches played so far at the venue in this edition. Clearly, the skipper winning the toss will look to bat first considering the one-sides results at North Sydney Oval.

Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Ashleigh Gardner and Lauren Cheatle have been picking up the majority of the wickets for the Sixers so far in WBBL 9. The duo will have to do the job against the Strikers as well to restrict them to a low total. In the batting department, it is the skipper Ellyse Perry who has smashed the most runs for Sydney. The Star Aussie all-rounder will again will leading her side from the front by getting a significant score in a run-chase.

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Megan Schutt and Amanda-Jade Wellington have managed to pick up 16 and 14 wickets respectively in the ongoing competition. Both have been crucial in this Adelaide bowling line-up as both will again be looking to snare more scalps that helps their side while fielding first. With the bat, Katie Mack has been in solid touch with over 350 runs as she is a vital cog especially in a big run-chase.


SS-W vs AS-W, Match 45 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Adelaide Strikers Fields First

Katie Mack (AS-W)

Katie Mack is the leading run-scorer for the Strikers so far in this campaign. The right-handed opening player has amassed 356 runs in ten innings at an average of 36. Mack has struck three half-centuries with the highest score of 86. Adelaide will rely heavily on Mack again for a quick and solid start right at the top of the order.

Bridget Patterson (AS-W)

Bridget Patterson is the second highest run-getter after Mack for Adelaide. The right-handed player has 236 runs to her name at an average of 34. Patterson has hit one half-century with the best score of 70. She is a crucial part along with Mack in this Adelaide team and will play an important role in a big run-chase.


Scenario: If Sydney Sixers Fields First

Ellyse Perry (SS-W)

As mentioned above, captain Ellyse Perry is leading the batting charts for her side so far in WBBL 9. The right-handed batter has hammered 357 runs in ten innings at an average of 40. Perry has two fifties under her belt with the highest score of 59. Star Aussie player will be looking to lead her side from the front again by playing a match-winning knock. Notably, she has also managed to pick up eight wickets in five innings.

Chloe Tryon (SS-W)

South African all-rounder Chloe Tryon has smashed the second-most runs after Perry for the Sixers this season. The right-handed batter has scored 238 runs and is averaging 24 with the bat with the best score of 42. Tryon has snared nine scalps in 11 innings as the all-rounder will again have a big role to play against the Strikers.


SS-W vs AS-W, Match 45 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Suzie Bates (SS-W)

New Zealand international Suzie Bates is not having the best of the campaigns so far. The right-handed player has managed to score only 124 runs in ten innings at a poor average of 14. Bates, who has the best score of 35*, might come good against the Strikers in this contest as she looks like a risky but worthy pick.

Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W)

South African Laura Wolvaardt has racked up 204 runs in ten innings at an average of 23. The right-handed opening batter registered her highest score of the ongoing tournament in the last game in which she scored 47. The top-order batter is a quality and proven performer and is due for a big knock under her belt.