Match 24: Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Squads | Players to Watch | Fantasy Playing XI | Live Streaming

In the ongoing 10th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), the in-form Sydney Thunder, with 4 wins from 5 games, will face off against the Perth Scorchers, with 3 wins from 5 games, in match no. 24 at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney. The game is scheduled for 12:40 PM Indian Standard Time (IST) on the 12th of November 2024.

Squads:

Sydney Thunder Women

Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Adams, Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Bates, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Saskia Horley, Shabnim Ismail, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson

Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine, Chloe Ainsworth, Stella Campbell, Maddy Darke, Dayalan Hemalatha, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Amy Jones, Alana King, Carly Leeson, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Chloe Piparo, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi

Players to watch out:

Chamari Athapaththu

The 34-year-old all-rounder, from 53 WBBL outings, has accumulated 1184 runs at an average of 26.31 and a strike rate of 110.24, while also taking 21 wickets from 26 innings. Chamari was a standout last season, and although she departed for a duck in her first outing this season, she followed up with scores of 38, 17, 33, and 33, alongside returning figures of 2/26, 1/11, 1/29, 2/33, and 2/29, and can be relied upon for all-round efforts.

Sam Bates

The 28-year-old left-arm off-spinner, from 115 outings, has secured 115 wickets at an average of 22.07, an economy rate of 6.09, and recorded the best of 4/21. Sam had a quiet season last year, securing only 5 wickets from 14 innings; however, this season she has produced bowling figures of 3/20, 1/21, 4/21, 4/25, and 3/22, averaging 7.26 and maintaining an economy rate of 5.73. She can be counted on to deliver breakthroughs.

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Mikayla Hinkley

The 26-year-old middle-order batter, from 42 WBBL innings, has posted 412 runs and registered the highest score of 49*. Mikayla hasn’t found much success in the shortest format—the same was the case last year and in a recent T20 competition. However, in this campaign, she has managed two notable scores of 20 and 32, a game apart in her recent outings. She should look to capitalize on this return to form.

Ebony Hoskin

The 21-year-old pacer debuted in the WBBL last season, taking a couple of wickets from 3 games for the Sydney Thunder. This year, with the Scorchers, she has produced bowling figures of 1/24, 1/25, 2/19, 0/16, and 0/53 at an economy rate of 8.05, leaving a notable impression. It is expected that she carries this momentum into the business end, delivering breakthroughs.

Pitch:

Drummoyne Oval offers a well-balanced center wicket that features a fair contest between bat and ball. It provides favorable conditions for both spinners and pacers to excel, while batters also find delight in the pitch, with an average score of 130.

Weather:

The skies clear in time for a complete game, with conditions forecasted to be pleasant. The temperature is expected to be around 20°C, with moderate winds and a humidity level of 79%.

Fantasy playing XI:

Beth Mooney, Amy Jones, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Sophie Devine, Sam Bates, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Hannah Darlington