WBBL 2024, Match 22 | SS-W vs ST-W Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

WBBL 2024, Match 22, SS-W vs ST-W Preview [Source: @SixersBBL/x]

Sydney Sixers (SS-W) and Sydney Thunder (ST-W) to collide in an exhilarating Sydney Derby in match number 22 of the WBBL 2024 season. The much-awaited contest will be hosted by the Sydney Cricket Ground and the action is slated to commence from 8:10 AM IST onwards on Sunday, November 10.

SS-W vs ST-W: Match Details And Live Streaming

SS-W vs ST-W Preview: Sydney Sixers Women

For securing three wins out of five matches, the Sydney Sixers Women are ranked fourth on the WBBL 2024 points table. In a bid to jump back into playoffs contention and enhance their dismal NRR of -0.264, it is imperative for the Sixers to defeat Thunder at the SCG on November 10. Captain and senior pro Ellyse Perry has so far demonstrated exceptional all-round display for her team. Spinners Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Ecclestone, on the other hand, have constantly delivered timely breakthroughs off late.

SS-W vs ST-W Preview: Sydney Thunder Women

After losing their opening match to Hobart Hurricanes, the Sydney Thunder Women have registered three straight wins to occupy the top spot on the WBBL 2024 points table, as of November 9.

Leading run-scorers Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll and Heather Knight have played crucial roles with the bat in their success, while Samantha Bates has led Thunder’s bowling charge this tournament. Chamari Athapaththu and her iconic all-round status has also lifted the Sydney Thunder from dire circumstances at various stages of the WBBL 2024 season.

SS-W vs ST-W Pitch Report: How Will The Junction Oval Surface Behave?

The playing conditions at the Sydney Cricket Ground tends to be favourable for batters, especially after negotiating the new ball. The average first innings total at the venue during last year’s WBBL season amounted to 144. Toss will not factor much into the outcome of the contest.

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SS-W vs ST-W: Key Players And Stats

• Ellyse Perry: 300 runs and 6 wickets in 5 matches of WBBL 2024, Batting Average: 100.00, SR: 152.28
• Sophie Ecclestone: 8 wickets in 5 matches of WBBL 2024, Bowling Average: 18.75, SR: 15.00
• Samantha Bates: 12 wickets in 4 matches of WBBL 2024, Bowling Average: 7.25, SR: 7.50
• Phoebe Litchfield: 148 runs in 4 matches of WBBL 2024, Batting Average: 37.00, SR: 142.30

SS-W vs ST-W: Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers Women Probable XI: Ellyse Perry (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Mathilda Carmichael, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel and Lauren Cheatle.

Sydney Thunder Women Probable XI: Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield (c), Heather Knight, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail and Samantha Bates.

SS-W vs ST-W: Winner Prediction

Table-topper Sydney Thunder Women will start out as favourites to defeat Sydney Sixers Women in match 22 of the WBBL 2024 season.

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