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The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 is off to an exciting start as Sydney Thunder Women (SYTW) take on Hobart Hurricanes Women (HBHW) in the 4th T20 match. Both teams are looking to secure an early-season victory to set the tone for their campaigns. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, including team previews, pitch and weather report, and match prediction.
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Match Details
- Match: HBHW vs SYTW, 4th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2024
- Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
- Time: 12:40 PM (Local Time)
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Broadcast Details
- Live Streaming: Available on Fancode
Team Previews
Hobart Hurricanes Women Preview
Hobart Hurricanes, led by the experienced Elyse Villani, have a balanced team with solid batting and all-round options. The Hurricanes boast powerful hitters like Lizelle Lee and Heather Graham, while Nicola Carey and Ruth Johnston add depth to the lineup. Spin bowler Molly Strano will look to control the game in the middle overs, especially on a surface that may assist slower bowlers.
Predicted HBHW XI: Lizelle Lee (wk), Elyse Villani (c), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Graham, Kathryn Bryce, Ruth Johnston, Nicola Carey, Zoe Cooke, Tabatha Saville, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano
Sydney Thunder Women Preview
Sydney Thunder, under the leadership of Phoebe Litchfield, has a young and energetic squad, backed by international experience from players like Chamari Athapaththu and Shabnim Ismail. Their combination of strong batting, led by Georgia Voll and Tahlia Wilson, and potent bowling, headlined by Shabnim Ismail, could put them in control, especially with the Hobart track’s favorable conditions for pace.
Predicted SYTW XI: Phoebe Litchfield (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Georgia Adams, Chamari Athapaththu, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Shabnim Ismail, Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll, Ella Briscoe, Paris Bowdler
Pitch and Weather Report
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bellerive Oval is typically balanced, with something for both batters and bowlers. While batters can capitalize on a flat wicket, bowlers, especially spinners, could find assistance as the match progresses. An average first-innings score of around 145-155 is expected, and chasing could be advantageous.
Weather Forecast
The weather in Hobart is expected to be partly cloudy with minimal chances of rain. Temperatures should be around 17-20°C during match time, making for pleasant playing conditions.
Head-to-Head Stats
- Total Matches Played: 18
- Sydney Thunder Women Wins: 10
- Hobart Hurricanes Women Wins: 6
- No Result: 2
Score Prediction
- If Sydney Thunder Women Bat First: 156+
- If Hobart Hurricanes Women Bat First: 132+
Winning Prediction
Sydney Thunder Women have a stronger recent record and a balanced side with a solid bowling lineup, which gives them a slight edge in this encounter.
Prediction: Sydney Thunder Women to win
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