WBBL 2024, Match 5 | SS-W vs AS-W Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

SS-W vs AS-W Preview [Source: @sixersbbl/instagram.com]

The Match 5 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 will see Sydney Sixers Women take on Adelaide Strikers Women on Tuesday, October 29, at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney. Both teams go into the match on the back of contrasting results in their opening fixtures, which makes this an exciting contest.

SS-W vs AS-W: Match Details & Live Streaming

SS-W vs AS-W Preview: Sydney Sixers Looking to Secure Successive Wins

The Sixers Women kicked-off their WBBL 2024 campaign on a high note as they defeated Melbourne Renegades Women in a pulsating finish by three wickets. Star of the show was none other than their skipper Ellyse Perry, whose all-rounde performance left everyone in awe.

First, Perry picked up 2/25 in her four overs and then belted a brilliant 81 off just 38 balls, studded with 11 boundaries and three sixes. With Perry at the helm, the Sixers hunted down the target of 179 runs comfortably with one over to go. Hollie Armitage and Sarah Bryce contributed amply - 30 and 36* - to make sure the run chase never truly derailed.

The bowling department looked good too, as both Sophie Ecclestone and Courtney Sippel supported Perry's effort by scalping two wickets apiece. The Sixers would be high on confidence and would look to replicate their performance to keep the winning momentum intact.

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SS-W vs AS-W Preview: Adelaide Strikers Aiming To Bounce Back

On the other hand, defending champions Adelaide Strikers Women, in their opener, stumbled out of the gates as they lost against Brisbane Heat Women by four wickets. Batting first, the Strikers posted a modest 133/5. Tahlia McGrath was unbeaten at one end with 51 off 41 while Katie Mack chipped in with 37 off 34.

Elsewhere, Laura Wolvaardt (5), Madeline Penna (14), Bridget Patterson (7), and Orla Prendergast (9) had an off day with the bat. Megan Schutt was the pick of the bowlers for the Strikers, picking 2/27 while Prendergast picked up a wicket but was a bit on the expensive side, conceding 31 runs.

The bowlers for the Strikers had the Brisbane batters on the ropes but could not deliver the knockout punch. This time, the defending champions would be hoping for a more collective effort to get back to winning ways and prove their mettle.

SS-W vs AS-W Pitch Report: Runs Galore Expected In Sydney

The pitch at North Sydney Oval is generally a belter of a track for the batters. A total of 13 T20s have been played here, and the average score for teams batting first has been as high as 152. It is expected to be a high-scoring match, though the pacers might get some assistance with the new ball early on. It has been a curious pitch, which gets decidedly better to bat on as the match wears on; and that suits the chasing team. Eight of the 13 matches so far have been won by teams batting second which makes the toss that much more important. The captain winning the toss is likely to field first to exploit whatever early movement there is.

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

• Ellyse Perry: 388 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 48.5, SR: 138.57, Wickets 15, ER: 7.35
• Ashleigh Gardner: 169 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 18.78, SR: 98.25
• Laura Wolvaardt: 296 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 32.89, SR: 102.06
• Katie Mack: 268 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 26.8, SR: 112.6
• Lauren Cheatle: 12 wickets in the last 10 WBBL matches, ER: 6.25 
• Megan Schutt: 15 wickets in the last 10 WBBL matches, ER: 6.21

SS-W vs AS-W: Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers Women’s Probable XI: Ellyse Perry (c), Hollie Armitage, Ashleigh Gardner, Sarah Bryce (wk)), Kate Peterson, Sophie Ecclestone, Mathilda Carmichael, Courtney Sippel, Caoimhe Bray, Frankie Nicklin, Lauren Cheatle

Adelaide Strikers Women’s Probable XI: Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Anesu Mushangwe

SS-W vs AS-W: Winner Prediction

Considering the home advantage and current form, Sydney Sixers Women are the favourites to win the clash.

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