Bottom-ranked Adelaide Strikers will meet 3rd-seed Hobart Hurricanes in match no. 29 of the ongoing 2024 edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). The game will be played at Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on the 16th of November 2024, at 10:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Adelaide Strikers Women
Tahlia McGrath, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Maggie Clark, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Katie Mack, Smriti Mandhana, Anesu Mushangwe, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Orla Prendergast, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Elyse Villani, Nicola Carey, Zoe Cooke, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Tabatha Saville, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Chloe Tryon, Callie Wilson, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Kathryn Bryce
Players to watch out:
Tahlia McGrath
The 29-year-old all-rounder in the WBBL, from 129 outings, has amassed 2325 runs at a strike rate of 107.53 and scalped 84 wickets from 116 innings at an economy rate of 7.09, with bests of 93* and 3/8. Tahlia scored an unbeaten 51 in this season’s opener and, after two cheap dismissals, bounced back with scores of 64*, 25, and 49, while remaining wicketless with the ball. She can be banked upon for improved all-round efforts.
Anesu Mushangwe
The 28-year-old leg-spinner, from 21 WBBL appearances, has claimed 22 wickets, including the best of 3/27, maintaining an economy rate of 7.06. Anesu displayed notable form last season, claiming 16 wickets from 15 outings while maintaining an economy rate of 6.47. Although she kicked off this season with impressive returns of 1/15 and 3/27, her subsequent figures read 0/40, 1/37, and 0/34. She should be backed to find her bowling rhythm.
Elyse Villani
The 35-year-old top-order batter, from 131 WBBL innings, has racked up 3555 runs at an average of 31.46, a strike rate of 114.38, and the highest score of 100*, with a century and 25 fifties to her name. Elyse has consistently been among the runs this season, adding 152 from 7 outings, averaging 30.40 and striking at 112.59, but hasn’t yet produced a big knock, building on her starts, and could have one around the corner.
Molly Strano
The 32-year-old off-spinner, from 132 WBBL outings, has secured 156 wickets at an average of 19.60, an economy rate of 6.69, and recorded the best of 5/15, while also chipping in with 555 runs from 65 innings. Molly has had a rare quiet season so far, securing only 6 wickets from 7 outings while proving expensive with an economy rate of 8.16. Nonetheless, she can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The Adelaide Oval provides a batting-friendly surface with an average score in the 140s. However, the pitch also offers enough assistance for bowlers, especially spinners, who can dominate during the middle overs.
Weather:
Despite cloudy overhead conditions, the chances of rain are minimal, and the forecast promises a complete game. The temperature is forecasted to hover around 30°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 20%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Lizelle Lee, Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Elyse Villani, Tahlia McGrath, Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Nicola Carey, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Molly Strano
Match details:
Date – November 16, 2024
Time – 10:00 AM IST
Venue – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
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