Adelaide Strikers vs. Brisbane Heat : Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023 is reaching its exciting conclusion with the much-awaited final match between the Adelaide Strikers and the Brisbane Heat.
The Adelaide Strikers, led by their captain Tahila McGrath, secured their place in the final by finishing at the top of the league table after the round-robin stage.
Meanwhile, the Brisbane Heat, captained by the experienced Jes Jonassen, defied expectations and reached the final by defeating two strong teams in the knockout rounds. Their impressive victory against the Sydney Thunder by 44 runs and their dominant performance against the second-placed Perth Scorchers by 67 runs demonstrated their determination and resilience.
Both teams have shown exceptional skill and strategy throughout the tournament, and the final promises to be a thrilling encounter that will determine the WBBL 2023 champions.
What happens if the WBBL Final is washed out?
There is a reserve day in place for the match, which can be played on Sunday, December 3 at 4.10pm AEDT.
What happens if the WBBL Final is tied?
The game will go to a super over. If the scores are still tied after the super over, there will be an unlimited amount of subsequent super overs played until a winner is determined.
If no super over (or further super overs) are possible, the Strikers will be declared the winner after finishing higher on the table.
When is the WBBL Final?
The WBBL 2023 final will be played on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Where is the WBBL Final?
The WBBL Final will be played at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide, South Australia.
What time does the WBBL Final start? The WBBL Final will start at 7:10 PM local time (1:40 PM IST).
Where can I watch the WBBL Final?
In India, you can watch the WBBL Final live on TV via Star Sports Network’s Star Sports Select 1 channels from 1:35 PM IST on Saturday, December 2, 2023. You can also live stream the WBBL Final on the FanCode app and website.
Adelaide Strikers vs. Brisbane Heat : Squad Updates for the WBBL Final
Adelaide Strikers
- The Strikers will be without international allrounder Dani Gibson, who has joined the England squad for their upcoming T20 series in India.
- Georgia Adams is likely to replace Gibson, as she was pushed out of the starting XI following the return of Darcie Brown and is not part of the England squad.
Possible Adelaide Strikers XI: Laura Wolvaardt, Maddy Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Katie Mack, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Georgia Adams, Anesu Mushangwe, Bridget Patterson (wk), Tahlia McGrath (c),
Brisbane Heat
- England batter Bess Heath has departed for India.
- Mikayla Hinkley is the most likely replacement for Heath in the middle order, unless the Heat decide to change their team balance and bring in young quick Lucy Hamilton instead.
- Amelia Kerr is available to play despite New Zealand starting a T20 series on Sunday.
Possible Brisbane Heat XI: Grace Harris, Amelia Kerr, Laura Harris, Mikayla Hinkley, Georgia Voll, Nicola Hancock, Mignon du Preez, Charli Knott, Courtney Sippel,Georgia Redmayne (wk),Jessica Jonassen (c),
Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat : Top Run Scorers and Wicket Takers in WBBL 09
Adelaide Strikers:
- Leading Run Scorers:
- Katie Mack (449 runs at 32.97, strike rate 119.73)
- Laura Wolvaardt (363 runs at 30.25, strike rate 107.71)
- Leading Wicket Takers:
- Amanda-Jade Wellington (20 wickets at 12.60, economy 5.60)
- Megan Schutt (20 wickets at 15.40, economy 6.16)
Brisbane Heat:
- Leading Run Scorers:
- Grace Harris (486 runs at 32.40, strike rate 171.12)
- Mignon du Preez (369 runs at 24.60, strike rate 127.68)
- Leading Wicket Takers:
- Jess Jonassen (23 wickets at 19.52, economy 8.29)
- Nicola Hancock (20 wickets at 21.15, economy 7.27)
WBBL Final: Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat
- Adelaide Strikers have reached the WBBL final three times, winning once in 2022-2023 and finishing runner-up twice.
- Brisbane Heat have appeared in the WBBL final twice, winning both times in 2018-19 and 2019-2020.
- This will be the Adelaide Strikers’ fourth WBBL final appearance, while the Brisbane Heat will be playing in their third.
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