ST-W vs PS-W Match Prediction [Source: @ThunderBBL, @ScorchersBBL/x.com]
Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) will square off with Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) in Match 24 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 on Tuesday, November 12 at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney. Both sides are coming on the back of contrasting results in the last game, which makes this an exciting contest.
Sydney Thunder Women
Sydney Thunder Women have been a force to reckon with this season. They’re sitting pretty at the top of the table with four wins from five games. They come into this match fresh off an 18-run win over Sydney Sixers, where Heather Knight’s half-century and Samantha Bates’ solid bowling spell of 3/22 led them to victory. With Phoebe Litchfield leading the side, Thunder will look to keep their winning streak going.
Perth Scorchers Women
Perth Scorchers Women didn’t have the best time in their last game, suffering a heavy 72-run loss to the Hobart Hurricanes. Lizelle Lee was unstoppable, smashing a record-breaking 150* off 75 balls, which helped the Hurricanes put up a colossal 202/3. The Scorchers just couldn’t keep up, ending up with only 131 on the board. They’ll be itching to turn things around in this match and get back to winning ways.
ST-W vs PS-W Head-to-Head Records
Categories | Sydney Thunder Women | Perth Scorchers Women |
---|---|---|
Matches Played | 21 | 21 |
Matches Won | 9 | 11 |
Matches Lost | 11 | 9 |
No Result | 1 | 1 |
How Will The Drummoyne Oval Pitch Behave?
Drummoyne Oval is hosting its first WBBL game this season, so we’re looking at a fresh pitch that could give a little something to everyone. Batters should be able to score if they get their eye in, but bowlers will also have a few tricks up their sleeves. Whoever wins the toss might go for batting first to get a decent total on this new surface.
Players To Watch Out For In ST-W vs PS-W
Top All-Rounders
Chamari Athapaththu (Sydney Thunder Women)
Chamari Athapaththu has scored 299 runs in her last 10 matches, averaging 33.22 with a strike rate of 115.44. Her ability to bowl and make crucial breakthroughs will be vital in the upcoming game.
Sophie Devine (Perth Scorchers Women)
Sophie Devine had a forgettable last game where she got out for a golden duck and went wicketless. However, her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a player to watch out for.
Top Batting Performers
Heather Knight (Sydney Thunder Women)
Heather Knight has accumulated 293 runs in her last 9 matches at an average of 41.86 and a strike rate of 129.07. Her ability to hold the team in the middle overs will be crucial.
Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers Women)
Beth Mooney has been consistent, scoring 321 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 35.67 and a strike rate of 134.87. She will aim to provide a blistering start at the top in the upcoming match.
Top Bowling Performers
Samantha Bates (Sydney Thunder Women)
Samantha Bates has taken 18 wickets in her last 10 matches at an impressive economy rate of 5.15 and a strike rate of 13. Her consistent wicket-taking ability makes her a key player in the bowling attack.
Alana King (Perth Scorchers Women)
Alana King has been effective, securing 19 wickets in her last 10 matches at an economy rate of 6.95 and a strike rate of 11.31. Her leg-spin poses a significant threat to opposing batters.
Today's Match Prediction: ST-W vs PS-W
Predicted Top Performers
Sydney Thunder Women – Chamari Athapaththu, Heather Knight, Samantha Bates
Perth Scorchers Women – Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Alana King
ST-W vs PS-W: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 150-170
Predicted second innings score: 140-160
Predicted Result: The toss will not be a big factor here, however, the team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.