Brisbane Heat Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, WOMENS BIG BASH LEAGUE 2020, Today Match Prediction 18 Nov 2020

bhw vs perw Match Prediction & Analysis

After a sluggish start to their campaign, Brisbane Heat Women are finally playing like defending champions and have now surged to 2nd place in the points table with four consecutive wins. They have got the winning momentum they needed so badly and will now be looking to end the league stage right at the top. Brisbane’s next challenge is against the impressive Perth Scorchers Women who are 3rd on the points table. The Scorchers have had quite a superb campaign so far, despite a loss in their last game, and should be able to put a good fight against the Heat. We are hence in for a cracker of a contest.

TEAMS PREVIEW

Brisbane Heat Women Preview

At the mid-way stage of the WBBL 2020, it felt as if Brisbane Heat Women had lost their rhythm and would not be able to go all the way this time. However, four wins on the trot have put them right on track for a top finish and raised hopes of the team clinching a third consecutive title.

In their last match, Brisbane defeated Sydney Sixers Women by 3 wickets while chasing a target of 123. Their bowling has been really impressive of late and they showed that again as Georgia Prestwidge and Nicola Hancock delivered a superb opening spell. Lending them great support again was Amelia Kerr and Grace Harris who bowled 7 overs between them at an economy rate of below 5 and picked up 3 wickets. Captain Jess Jonassen only adds more stability with her left-arm spin and makes this bowling lineup look stronger.

On the batting front, Brisbane is quite settled now and go deep. Grace Harris and Georgia Redmayne have been doing a decent job as openers while Jess Jonassen, Georgia Voll, and Maddy Green help stabilize the middle-order. Laura Harris showed her ability as a finisher in the last match with a 10-ball 23.

Brisbane Heat Women Predicted Playing XI:

Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne(w), Jess Jonassen(c), Georgia Voll, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Georgia Prestwidge, Delissa Kimmince, Nicola Hancock

Brisbane Heat Women Actual Playing XI:

Grace Harris, Courtney Sippel, Georgia Redmayne, Jess Jonassen, Maddy Green, Amelia Kerr, Nicola Hancock, Charli Knott, Georgia Voll, Laura Kimmince Harris, Delissa Kimmince

Perth Scorchers Women Preview

Perth Scorchers Women were on a rampage when they had won four consecutive games before they were halted in their last match against Melbourne Stars Women. While chasing a target of 150, Perth fell just 6 runs short but still showed that they have it in them to run the table-toppers close.

Captain Beth Mooney has been in great touch and her 30-ball 45 in the last game against showed how vital she is to the team. Heather Graham has been inconsistent and would need to deliver soon at the crucial No.3 spot. Nicole Bolton and Mathilda Carmichael have looked good and will be the batters to watch out for in this game. Perth’s lower middle-order hasn’t been that great of late and that might appear glaring against a side like Brisbane.

Their bowling, however, is pretty solid with Sarah Glenn and Taneale Peschel regularly delivering at the front. Nicole Bolton’s off-spin has proved handy on these pitches and her spell of 3-25 against the Stars will really hold her in good stead. Heather Graham has made up with the ball and has done a fine supporting job. However, against a strong side like Brisbane, all the main bowlers would have to deliver as Piepa Cleary has not been among the wickets and Samantha Betts has proven to be expensive from time to time.

Perth Scorchers Women Predicted Playing XI:

Beth Mooney(w/c), Chloe Piparo, Heather Graham, Nicole Bolton, Mathilda Carmichael, Jemma Barsby, Megan Banting, Sarah Glenn, Taneale Peschel, Piepa Cleary, Samantha Betts

Perth Scorchers Women Actual Playing XI:

Sarah Glenn, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Mathilda Carmichael, Chloe Piparo, Nicole Bolton, Amy Ellen Jones, Samantha Betts, Megan Banting, Jemma Barsby, Heather Graham

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Hurstville Oval has proven to be a good one this season. There’s always something for the batters and bowlers. However, a little bit of moisture on the surface has helped the seam bowlers in the early games and if we do get some overhead clouds in this game, then they are sure to benefit. 

The weather forecast for the game is clear. The skies will remain partly cloudy but there are no chances of rain. 
 

Venue Details

The Hurstville Oval in Sydney has produced some interesting contests this year. There have been high-scoring games where teams have amassed totals of over 180 and there have been low-scoring matches where teams have been shot out for just 84. However, with the weather having improved significantly, the pitch should play out better now and the team batting first should be targeting a total of around 150-160.
 

Toss: To Bat

The team winning the toss should choose to bat first. In this season, the batting team has had better results on this venue and that could play a crucial part in this game.