ST-W vs BH-W Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s WBBL 10 Match Between Sydney Thunder Women And Brisbane Heat Women?

ST-W vs BH-W Match Prediction [Source: @ThunderBBL, @HeatBBL/x.com]

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) will lock horns with Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) in Match 16 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 on Thursday, November 7 at the W.A.C.A Ground in Perth. Both sides are coming on the back of contrasting results in their last games, making this a fascinating contest.

Sydney Thunder Women are riding high on confidence, sitting at the top of the points table with two wins, and one loss from three games. After losing their opening match against Hobart Hurricanes Women, the Thunder have secured two wins on a trot. In their last match, they trounced Adelaide Strikers Women by 64 runs. They will look to keep the winning momentum going and secure another win to bolster their spot at the top.

On the other hand, Brisbane Heat Women, who kick-off their campaign in scintillating style with two wins, have hit a roadblock, facing consecutive defeats. They are placed at the fourth spot in the points table. The Jess Jonassen-led side faced a 28-run defeat in their last game as they failed to chase a 143-run target posted by Perth Scorchers women. The Heat Women will aim to move on from the defeats and get back to winning ways by defeating Sydney Thunder.

ST-W vs BH-W Head-to-Head Records

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How Will the W.A.C.A. Ground Pitch Behave?

The surface at W.A.C.A is renowned for its assistance to pacers as there is ample bounce and carry. Spinners are also a threat here as there is something in the track for them. Batters need to apply themselves before switching gears. The average first innings score he in the tournament so far has been 132 in two games and both have been won by sides batting first. Expect captain winning the toss to invite the opposition to bowl first.

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

Top All-Rounders

Chamari Athapaththu (Sydney Thunder Women)

Chamari Athapaththu is in fine form, scoring 286 runs over the last 10 matches at an average of 31.78 and a solid strike rate of 114.4. Her aggressive style makes her a game-changer for ST-W. She can alsi chip in with crucial overs and provide breakthroughs.

Jess Jonassen (Brisbane Heat Women)

Known for her experience, Jess Jonassen has taken 12 wickets in her last 9 matches at an economy of 7.49 and a strike rate of 15.41. She also has the ability to add vital runs down the order.

Top Batting Performers

Phoebe Litchfield (Sydney Thunder Women)

Phoebe Litchfield has made 222 runs across her last 10 games at an average of 22.2 and a strike rate of 118.08. She is a dependable option in the top order for quick runs.

Grace Harris (Brisbane Heat Women)

Grace Harris has been a consistent force, scoring 271 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 27.1 and an explosive strike rate of 141.88. This makes her a valuable contributor at the top of the order.

Top Bowling Performers

Samantha Bates (Sydney Thunder Women)

Samantha Bates has picked up 11 wickets in 10 matches, impressing with her tight economy of 5.57 and a strike rate of 20.18 which makes her a dependable option to keep runs in check and take key wickets.

Nicola Hancock (Brisbane Heat Women)

Nicola Hancock has been a standout performer with 15 wickets in her last 10 matches at a tidy economy of 6.66 and a strike rate of 15.2.

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

ST-W vs BH-W: Predicted Score

Predicted Top Performers

Sydney Thunder Women – Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield, Samantha Bates
Brisbane Heat Women – Jess Jonassen, Grace Harris, Nicola Hancock

Predicted first innings score: 130-150
Predicted second innings score: 120-140

Predicted Result: The toss will be a big factor here, and the team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.

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