In the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), Sydney Thunder Women will face Hobart Hurricanes Women in the seventh T20 match at the iconic North Sydney Oval on Thursday, October 31. Sydney Thunder come into this match with confidence, having a favorable head-to-head record over the Hurricanes, who are eager to secure their first points of the season.
Match Details
- Match: SYTW vs HBHW, 7th Match, WBBL 2024
- Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Time: 1:45 PM Local Time
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Team Previews
Sydney Thunder Women
Sydney Thunder Women have a strong mix of local and international talent, led by the experienced Phoebe Litchfield. Their lineup is bolstered by the presence of all-rounder Chamari Athapaththu and veteran Heather Knight. The team’s balance across batting and bowling provides them with the necessary edge.
Tahlia Wilson and Georgia Voll have shown promising starts this season, while the bowling unit, led by South African speedster Shabnim Ismail, has been economical and effective. Sammy-Jo Johnson and Hannah Darlington bring depth to the Thunder’s bowling lineup and add power to their lower-order batting, making the team well-rounded and resilient.
Key Players:
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Shabnim Ismail
Predicted Playing XI:
Phoebe Litchfield (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates, Paris Bowdler, Claire Moore, Heather Knight
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Hobart Hurricanes Women, captained by the experienced Elyse Villani, boast an impressive array of batters, including explosive players like Lizelle Lee and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge. Lee’s batting power, combined with Villani’s consistency, is crucial for the Hurricanes’ success. Heather Graham and Nicola Carey provide all-around capabilities to balance out the squad, both adept at stabilizing the innings and picking up key wickets.
With Chloe Tryon and Molly Strano leading the bowling attack, Hobart Hurricanes have a good mix of spin and pace. Tryon’s powerful lower-order hitting and Strano’s spin options give the team versatility on the field.
Key Players:
- Lizelle Lee
- Elyse Villani
- Heather Graham
Predicted Playing XI:
Lizelle Lee (wk), Elyse Villani (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Tabatha Saville, Kathryn Bryce, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Callie Wilson, Zoe Cooke, Ruth Johnston
Sydney Thunder Women T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 133
Won = 62
Loss = 60
No Result = 11
Tie = 0
Hobart Hurricanes Women T20 Stats and History
Total Match Played = 129
Won = 44
Loss = 78
No Result = 7
Tie = 0
Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women head-to-head stats
Total Match Played = 18
Sydney Thunder Women won = 10
Hobart Hurricanes Women won = 6
No Result = 2
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report
The North Sydney Oval generally offers an excellent T20 wicket with plenty of runs on offer, but bowlers who can utilize pace and bounce will see some assistance. Batters have room to play on the up, and the short boundaries make this ground high-scoring. The average first-innings score here is 140-150, with scores above 160 proving challenging to chase down.
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Sydney on Thursday suggests partly cloudy skies with pleasant temperatures, ensuring an uninterrupted game. A slight breeze and occasional cloud cover could assist the bowlers.
Toss Prediction
With this venue favoring chasing teams, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to bowl first. Out of the recent matches played here, the team batting second has seen more success.
Match Prediction and Winning Chances
Sydney Thunder Women have the edge over Hobart Hurricanes Women, both in recent form and head-to-head history. Playing at home, Thunder’s all-around strength, combined with a winning start to the season, places them as favorites. Hobart Hurricanes will need a strong batting performance to challenge Sydney Thunder.
Score Prediction:
- If Sydney Thunder Bat First: 143+
- If Hobart Hurricanes Bat First: 124+
Winning Prediction:
- Sydney Thunder Women have a 66% chance of winning this encounter.
- Hobart Hurricanes Women have a 34% chance of winning.
Final Prediction: Back Sydney Thunder Women to win this match.
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