WBBL 2024, Match 7 | ST-W vs HB-W Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

ST-W vs HB-W Preview [Source: @thunderbbl/instagram.com]

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) will lock horns with Hobart Hurricanes (HB-W) in Match 7 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 on Thursday, October 31 at the North Oval in Sydney. Both sides recently clashed in their first game of the tournament, where it was the Hurricanes who got the better of the Thunder.

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

ST-W vs HB-W Preview: Sydney Thunder Aiming To Bounce Back

Sydney Thunder Women are currently languishing at the bottom of the points table after a 31-run defeat against Hobart in the opening WBBL 2024 match. After inviting the Hurricanes to bat first, the Thunder managed to restrict the hosts to 141/7.

Samantha Bates was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/20 whereas Chamari Athapaththu snagged 2/26. Shabnim Ismail and Hannah Darlington went wicketless while Georgia Adams and Sammy-Jo Johnson picked a wicket each.

In the batting department, Sydney left much to be desired. Captain Phoebe Litchfield scored 51 off 37 balls and Anika Learoyd notched 29 off 27 deliveries. The rest of the batters struggled and couldn’t reach double digits. Players like Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Adams, and Tahlia Wilson will need to deliver if the Thunder want to win their next game.

ST-W vs HB-W Preview: Hobart Hurricanes Aiming To Continue Winning Momentum

On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes Women got off to a winning start and are placed at the top of the table. Nicola Carey led the charge with a solid 52 off 38 balls. 

The likes of Lizelle Lee, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Heather Graham, and Chloe Tryon couldn’t contribute much. They’ll be looking to get amongst the runs in the upcoming game.

Hobart’s bowlers were spot-on, though. Graham bagged 3/19, while Tryon and Lauren Smith took two wickets each to bowl out Sydney for 110. The Hurricanes will aim to keep up this momentum and make it two wins in two games.

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ST-W vs HB-W Pitch Report: A Balanced Pitch for Batters and Bowlers

The pitch at North Sydney Oval is a fair one for both batters and bowlers, as seen in the recent WBBL game. Batters can score well once they’re set, while pacers can get some swing with the new ball and pick up early wickets. Spinners will also enjoy some grip from the surface. Anything over 160 should be a winning total here. The captain winning the toss will likely choose to bat first.

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

• Chamari Athapaththu: 248 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 31, SR: 111.21
• Phoebe Litchfield: 170 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 18.89, SR: 110.38
• Lizelle Lee: 282 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 40.29, SR: 143.14
• Elyse Villani: 186 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 26.57, SR: 106.89
• Hannah Darlington: 13 wickets in the last 8 WBBL matches, ER: 8.13
• Sammy-Jo Johnson: 9 wickets in the last 9 WBBL matches, ER: 8.04,
• Heather Graham: 17 wickets in the last 8 WBBL matches, ER: 6.29,
• Nicola Carey: 12 wickets in the last 9 WBBL matches, ER: 8.00

ST-W vs HB-W: Probable Playing XIs

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

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

ST-W vs HB-W: Winner Prediction

Considering the current form and overall team composition, Hobart Hurricanes Women are the favourites to win this clash.

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