WBBL 2023 | HB-W vs MS-W, Match 20 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

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Hobart Hurricanes Women (HB-W) will lock horns with the Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) in the 20th match of the Women's Big Bash League 2023. The game will be played at the Bellerive Oval on 2nd November 2023 at 1:40 PM IST. It promises to be a cracking contest as there are plenty of quality players in both teams. There are plenty of good options for C/VC in fantasy cricket but we will help you with the top ones in this to help you win big.

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HB-W vs MS-W, Match 20: Pitch Report

It will be a balanced wicket but run-scoring will get difficult as the game progresses. Teams will prefer batting first as both games this season have been won by the teams batting first. There will be some movement for the pacers with the new ball and the spinners will get some purchase as well. Overall the batters should dominate the game. The average first innings score here is 125 runs. 


HB-W vs MS-W, Match 20: Toss Factor

Toss will play a key role as chasing sides have found it difficult to win games at the Bellerive Oval in the WBBL. Teams may prefer batting first if they win the toss. 

Scenario: Hobart Hurricanes Women Wins the Toss

The likes of Ellyse Villani, Lizelle Lee & Heather Graham will be the top captain or vice-captain choice for this match. All of them are in good form and will be the key players for the Hurricanes women in this game. 

Scenario: Melbourne Stars Women Wins the Toss

Alice Capsey and Annabel Sutherland will be the straightforward C/VC picks if the Melbourne Stars women are batting first. Both are in excellent form with both bat & the ball. 


HB-W vs MS-W, Match 20: Top Captain & Vice-Captain Choices

If Hobart Hurricanes Women Bat First

Ellyse Villani

Ellyse Villani has been in top form this season. She has scored runs in all the games she has played until now and will be an excellent C/VC choice if the Hurricanes are batting first.  She has scored of 39, 39 & 40 in three innings. 

Heather Graham

Heather Graham finally regained her touch with the bat in the last game. She will do the late hitting duties and will bowl the key overs (power surge & death) for her side. She hasn't been in the best of form but she'll fetch points with both bat and ball which makes her an ideal C/VC pick. 


If Melbourne Stars Women Bat First

Alice Capsey

Alice Capsey has been in exceptional form this season. She has 123 runs in 5 innings and has 6 wickets to her name. She is the backbone of the Stars with both bat and ball. Capsey bowled in the death overs in the last game and will be an ideal C/VC option. 

Annabel Sutherland

Annabel Sutherland will be another excellent C/VC choice as she'll contribute with both bat and the ball. She will bat at 4 and will bowl her full quota. Sutherland is in good form and will be a popular C/VC pick in fantasy cricket for this game. 


HB-W vs MS-W, Match 20: High Risk, High Reward Choice

Nicola Carey 

Nicola Carey played in the last game which is a great sign for them. Carey has been phenomenal in the last few seasons with both bat and ball. She will bowl her full quota and is capable with the bat as well. She will fetch points from both bat and ball which makes her an excellent C/VC option.