AS-W vs ST-W Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s WBBL 10 Match Between AS-W vs ST-W?

AS-W vs ST-W, WBBL 10: Match Prediction for Match 8 [Source: @WBBL/x.com]

Adelaide Strikers will take on Sydney Thunder in the eighth match of the Women’s Big Bash League 10. The match will be played at the North Sydney Oval in Australia on November 1 at 10:15 AM IST. 

The Adelaide Strikers did not have a great start to the tournament, losing the opening clash to Brisbane Heat. However, the Tahlia McGrath-led side made a great comeback in the next game and defeated the Sydney Sixers in a thrilling clash. The Strikers will draw inspiration from the comeback they scripted against the Sixers and will be looking to maintain their winning form in the tournament.

The Sydney Thunder did not have a great start to the tournament. However, in their second game they have made a strong comeback and have brought themselves up in the top three of the points table. The Thunder have won their last match and will turn up to play the second consecutive game of the tournament. The Sydney based franchise will be looking to maintain their momentum with a win in this game. 

AS-W vs ST-W Head-to-Head Records

How Will The North Sydney Oval Pitch Behave?

The pitch at the North Sydney Oval has been a good one for batting. The batters have enjoyed playing their shots at the venue and have posted formidable totals on the board. 

Players To Watch Out For In AS-W vs ST-W

Top All-rounders

Tahlia Mcgrath (Adelaide Strikers)

The skipper of the Adelaide Strikers can change the complexion of any match with both of her trades. Tahlia McGrath is an effective bowler at all the phases of a match and also a game-changing batter lower down the order. McGrath will be crucial for her team’s chances in this match. 

Chamari Athapththu (Sydney Thunder)

The Sri Lankan skipper is an asset for the Thunder. Chamari Athapaththu’s aggressive batting at the top of the order, combined with her effective spin bowling in the middle overs, makes her a crucial player for her team. 

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Top Batting Performers

Smriti Mandhana (Adelaide Strikers)

The Indian opener is expected to join the team and be available for selection for this game. Smriti Mandhana is coming into the tournament on the back of a brilliant Hundred against New Zealand in the last ODI. The Southpaw will be looking to translate her form into the T20 format and make an effective contribution for her team. 

Phoebe Litchfield (Sydney Thunder)

The young Australian top-order batter is known for her aggressive batting. Phoebe Litchfield, with her variety of shots, can be very effective and snatch the momentum of the game in her team’s favour. 

Top Bowling Performers

Anesu Mushangwe (Adelaide Strikers)

The Zimbabwean spinner worked wonders in the last game. Anesu Mushangwe was the main reason that the Strikers were able to script a dramatic comeback in the match against the Sydney Sixers. Her bowling in the middle overs will be crucial for the Strikers. 

Samantha Bates (Sydney Thunder)

The Sixers captain will be crucial for her team’s bowling. Samantha Bates can bowl economically and also pick up wickets, making her a crucial cog in the Thunder mechanism. 

Today's Match Prediction: AS-W vs ST-W

Adelaide Strikers Women Bat first

Predicted Top Performers

Adelaide Strikers - Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia McGrath
Sydney Thunder - Phoebe Litchfield, Shabnim Ismail

Predicted 1st Innings Total - 160-180

Sydney Thunder Women Bat First

Predicted Top Performers

Adelaide Strikers - Tahlia McGrath, Amanda Wellington
Sydney Thunder - Chamari Athapaththu, Samantha Bates

Predicted 1st Total - 155-170

Predicted Result - The team batting first will have an advantage in the match. 

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