As the Women’s Big Bash League 2023 gets underway, fans can look forward to the 2nd match featuring Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) and Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) at the Junction Oval, Melbourne, on October 20, 2023, at 9:30 AM IST. In this Dream11 prediction, we’ll provide you with all the essential insights and tips to help you create a winning fantasy cricket team for this exciting clash.
Match Information:
- Match: Melbourne Renegades Women vs Brisbane Heat Women, Match 2
- Date: October 20, 2023
- Time: 9:30 AM IST
- Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
Match Preview: This match marks the opening encounter for both teams in the Women’s Big Bash League 2023. Both Melbourne Renegades Women and Brisbane Heat Women have shown their mettle in previous seasons, and with recent track records of two wins and two losses, they’ll be eager to kick off their campaigns on a winning note.
These teams last met in Match 12 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2022, where Josephine Dooley impressed with 64 match fantasy points for Melbourne Renegades Women, while Amelia Kerr topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Brisbane Heat Women with 132 match fantasy points.
Pitch Report and Weather Conditions: The Junction Oval, Melbourne, offers a balanced pitch. In the last 20 matches at this venue, the average 1st innings score was 134 runs. This pitch provides a fair contest between bat and ball, making it crucial for teams to make the right decision upon winning the toss.
Regarding the weather, the temperature is expected to hover around 26.47 °C with 35% humidity. Wind speeds of 2.21 m/s are anticipated, which could influence the match conditions.
Pace or Spin? The pitch at the Junction Oval caters to both pacers and spinners, creating an exciting prospect for a balanced contest.
Dream11 Player Picks:
Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks:
- Georgia Prue Redmayne: A reliable pick with an average of 45 match fantasy points in her last 10 games, including a recent average of 25.8 runs per match.
- Josephine E Dooley: A wicket-keeper and top-order batter with an average of 33 match fantasy points in her last 10 games. Averaging 18.8 runs per match in her recent outings.
- Laura Harris: A high-risk, high-reward player with an average of 21 match fantasy points in her last 10 games.
Top Bowler Picks:
- Jessica Louise Jonassen: An average of 40 match fantasy points in her last 10 games. She has been successful at the Junction Oval, averaging 0.4 wickets per match in her last 4 appearances.
- Nicola Maggie Hancock: A fairly consistent player with an average of 56 match fantasy points in her last 10 games. She has taken 2, 1, 2, 1, 0 wickets in recent matches against this opponent.
- Sarah Jane Coyte: A high-risk, high-reward choice with an average of 40 match fantasy points in her last 10 games.
Top All-Rounder Picks:
- Hayley Kristen Matthews: A consistent performer with an average of 115 match fantasy points in her last 10 games. In her recent 3 matches, she scored 310 runs at an average of 62 per match.
- Amelia Charlotte Kerr: A top-order batter with an average of 80 match fantasy points in her last 10 games. In her last 3 matches, she scored 148 runs at an average of 29.6 per match.
- Ella Hayward: A fairly consistent all-rounder with an average of 65 match fantasy points in her last 10 games.
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:
- Captain: Sarah Coyte
- Vice-Captain: Amelia Kerr
Squad Information:
- Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) Squad: [List of players]
- Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) Squad: [List of players]
Dream11 Team:
- Wicket-Keepers: Georgia Redmayne and Erica Kershaw
- Batter: Ellie Johnston
- All-Rounders: Hayley Matthews, Amelia Kerr, Ella Hayward, and Grace Harris
- Bowlers: Jess Jonassen, Nicola Hancock, Sarah Coyte, and Courtney Sippel
- Captain: Sarah Coyte
- Vice-Captain: Amelia Kerr
The Women’s Big Bash League 2023 promises to be a thrilling contest, and crafting a well-balanced Dream11 team could be the key to success. Good luck to all the fantasy cricket enthusiasts for this exciting match between Melbourne Renegades and Brisbane Heat Women!
