The WBBL 2024 opener between Adelaide Strikers Women and Brisbane Heat Women is set for October 27 at Adelaide Oval, with play beginning at 1:10 PM local time (2:40 AM GMT / 7:40 AM PST). Fans can expect an exciting match as both teams bring top talent to kick off the season.
AS-W vs BH-W Preview
The WBBL 2024 season opener between Adelaide Strikers and Brisbane Heat promises a thrilling start as two closely matched teams face off at the Adelaide Oval. With a head-to-head record that stands at 12-10 in Brisbane’s favour, both teams are eager to set the tone for the season. The Strikers, led by the dynamic Tahlia McGrath, boast an impressive lineup including India’s Smriti Mandhana and South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt, making them a formidable force.
On the other side, Brisbane Heat, captained by Jess Jonassen, will look to their international stars, including India’s Jemimah Rodrigues and England’s Lauren Winfield-Hill, to push for an early victory. As both teams bring an array of all-around talent and international experience, fans can expect an intense contest to kick off WBBL 2024.
WBBL 2024 Match 1 Weather & Pitch Report
Expect overcast conditions with a temperature around 12°C. The balanced pitch is likely to favour pace bowlers, with an average first innings score of 117.
AS-W vs BH-W Predicted XI
AS-W: Laura Wolvaardt, Katie Mack, Bridget Patterson, Orla Prendergast, Maddie Penna, Tahlia McGrath, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Eleanor Larosa
BH-W: Georgia Redmayne, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Shikha Pandey, Nicola Hancock, Nadine de Klerk, Mikayla Wrigley, Bonnie Berry
WBBL 2024 Match 1 Dream11 Team
Georgia Redmayne (WK), Laura Wolvaardt, Katie Mack, Grace Harris, Tahlia McGrath, Laura Harris, Jess Jonassen, Nadine de Klerk Megan Schutt, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown,
AS-W vs BH-W Live-Streaming Details
With fans from around the globe eager to follow the WBBL 2024 live streaming, here’s where you can catch every match, live and uninterrupted:
- Australia: Tune in on the Channel 7 network, 7 Plus, Foxtel, and Kayo Sports.
- India: Matches will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
- United Kingdom: Watch the WBBL on Sky Sports Cricket.
- USA & Canada: Stream on Sling TV via Willow TV.
- New Zealand: Catch the action on Sky Sports NZ.
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WBBL 2024 live-streaming details: Where to watch WBBL 2024 live?
