WBBL 2024, Match 4 | HB-W vs ST-W Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

HB-W vs ST-W Preview [Source: @HurricanesBBL/x.com]

The Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 is off to a cracking start and Match 4 of the tournament will witness Hobart Hurricanes (HB-W) Women take on Sydney Thunder (ST-W) Women on Monday, October 28, at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. With both teams geared up for an early surge in this season of the league, an exciting clash is on the cards.

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

HB-W vs ST-W Preview: Hurricanes Aim to Have a Stronger Season

Hobart Hurricanes Women had a mixed last season, eventually finishing sixth with six wins and seven losses. With the experienced Elyse Villani leading from the front, they will be keen to reverse their fortunes and storm their way into the playoffs this time around.

The Hurricanes boast a strong batting line-up comprising the likes of Villani, Lizelle Lee, and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, and they'd want to get off to a flying start. The all-round department, consisting of Kathryn Bryce, Chloe Tryon, and Heather Graham, brings in the needed depth to the side.

Presently, a bowling unit spearheaded by Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, and Nicola Carey will be looking to create a storm with the new ball. The Hurricanes will want a strong all-round performance to kick-start the campaign on a high.

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HB-W vs ST-W Preview: Thunder Raring To Go Under Young Captain

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder Women, bring hope of a different kind this time around under the leadership of a new captain after finishing fourth last season and being eliminated by Brisbane Heat in the Eliminator.

The 21-year-old prodigy Phoebe Litchfield has been given the charge as she becomes the youngest full-time captain in WBBL history. Now it's over to Litchfield to take the bull by the horns and lead her side to glory.

With seasoned campaigners such as Georgia Adams and Heather Knight in the batting line-up, Thunder's top order looks as formidable as ever. All-round firepower in the form of Chamari Athapaththu and Saskia Horley boosts the team's chance further. The pace attack of Thunder, marshalled by Shabnim Ismail and Hannah Darlington, will be keen to hit the ground running in order to make early inroads on the rival team.

HB-W vs ST-W Pitch Report: Batting Friendly Surface Awaits

The Bellerive Oval has been a surface that’s conducive for batting First-innings scores in many games have breached the 150-run mark. Both sides will no doubt look to make the most of favourable batting conditions. Pacers, however, will have to keep their wits about them by changing pace intelligently to keep batters guessing. Spinners, though, might have to toss it up and slow down through the air to be amongst the wickets. Considering past results at this venue, the captain that wins the toss may want to bowl first and chase down the total under the lights.

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

• Lizelle Lee: 409 runs in 14 matches in WBBL 2023, Average: 37.18, SR: 146.07
• Ellyse Villani: 324 runs in 13 matches in WBBL 2023, Average: 36.00, SR: 116.12
• Chamari Athapaththu: 552 runs in 15 matches in WBBL 2023, Average: 42.46, SR: 127.18
• Phoebe Litchfield: 309 runs in 15 matches in WBBL 2023, Average: 28.09, SR: 130.37
• Heather Graham: 16 wickets in 14 matches in WBBL 2023, Average: 19.31, ER: 7.88
• Hannah Darlington: 22 wickets in 14 matches in WBBL 2023, Average: 16.59, ER: 8.29

HB-W vs ST-W: Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes’ Probable Playing XI: Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Chloe Tryon, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Kathryn Bryce, Tabatha Saville, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith

Sydney Thunder’s Probable Playing XI: Phoebe Litchfield (c), Chamari Athapaththu, Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll, Georgia Adams, Paris Bowdler (wk), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Shabnim Ismail, Sam Bates

HB-W vs ST-W: Winner Prediction

Considering the overall team composition and familiarity with the home conditions, Hobart Hurricanes Women are the favourites to win this match.

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