The 33rd T20 match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 will feature Sydney Thunder Women and Melbourne Stars Women on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Drummoyne Oval, Sydney.
Match Details
- Match: Sydney Thunder Women (SYTW) vs Melbourne Stars Women (MLSW), 33rd T20
- Date: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
- Time: 12:40 PM Local Time / 1:40 AM GMT
- Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, Australia
- Broadcast: Coverage on Disney+Hotstar.
Team Previews
Sydney Thunder Women Preview
Sydney Thunder Women are the table toppers, sitting at the 1st position with 5 wins and 2 losses. They are in excellent form, and their recent performances make them the favorites in this encounter.
Key Players:
Georgia Voll: The top run-scorer for Sydney Thunder Women in this WBBL season, Voll has accumulated 288 runs so far and remains a key pillar in their batting lineup.
Samantha Bates: The leading wicket-taker for Sydney Thunder Women, Bates has scalped 17 wickets and will be a threat to Melbourne Stars’ batters.
Recent Performance:
In their last completed match, they beat Perth Scorchers Women by 7 wickets, chasing down 170 with ease, thanks to a spectacular knock by Georgia Voll (97 off 56 balls). Their subsequent match against Sydney Sixers Women was washed out due to rain.
Sydney Thunder Women Squad:
Phoebe Litchfield (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Georgia Voll, Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Adams, Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates, Ella Briscoe, Sienna Eve.
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Melbourne Stars Women Preview
Melbourne Stars Women are at the bottom of the table, placed 8th with just 2 wins and 5 losses. Despite a struggling campaign, they managed to pull off a victory against Brisbane Heat Women in their last outing.
Key Players:
Yastika Bhatia: The leading run-scorer for Melbourne Stars Women, Bhatia has scored 154 runs and will need to deliver a standout performance to give her team a chance.
Kim Garth: The top wicket-taker for Melbourne Stars Women with 9 wickets in the tournament, Garth remains their most reliable bowler.
Recent Performance:
In their most recent match, Melbourne Stars Women posted a modest total of 138 runs but were able to defend it successfully, thanks to disciplined bowling and fielding efforts.
Melbourne Stars Women Squad:
Yastika Bhatia (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Ines McKeon, Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Olivia Henry, Sophie Reid.
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Pitch Report
The Drummoyne Oval offers a balanced pitch with something for both batters and bowlers. Pacers can extract early movement, while spinners will come into play as the match progresses. Batters who spend time at the crease can capitalize in the latter stages of their innings.
- Average First Innings Score: 140-150
- Chasing Record: Teams chasing have a better win percentage here, making the toss crucial.
Weather Report
- Temperature: 22–24°C
- Humidity: 65–70%
- Rain Probability: 10% (partly cloudy but minimal chances of interruptions)
- Wind: Gentle breeze, unlikely to impact play.
Overall, it’s ideal cricketing weather for a full match without disruptions.
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 20
- Sydney Thunder Women Wins: 11
- Melbourne Stars Women Wins: 5
- No Result: 4
Match Predictions
Score Prediction
- If Sydney Thunder Women Bat First: 156+
- If Melbourne Stars Women Bat First: 134+
Toss Prediction
Melbourne Stars Women are likely to win the toss and opt to bowl first, leveraging the favorable chasing conditions at Drummoyne Oval.
Winning Chances
- Sydney Thunder Women: 72%
- Melbourne Stars Women: 28%
Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Predicted Winner: Sydney Thunder Women
Given their dominant form, superior squad depth, and recent performances, Sydney Thunder Women are well-poised to win this match comfortably. Melbourne Stars Women, however, cannot be counted out entirely and will need a strong collective effort to pull off an upset.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Captain: Georgia Voll
- Vice-Captain: Samantha Bates
- Top Picks: Phoebe Litchfield, Kim Garth, Chamari Athapaththu, Annabel Sutherland
- Differential Picks: Tess Flintoff, Sophie Day, Hannah Darlington
Suggested Fantasy XI:
- Georgia Voll (C)
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Yastika Bhatia
- Annabel Sutherland
- Kim Garth
- Samantha Bates (VC)
- Hannah Darlington
- Sophie Day
- Tess Flintoff
- Shabnim Ismail
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