With four consecutive losses behind them, defending champions Adelaide Strikers are set to face Hobart Hurricanes, who have managed 3 wins from 6 games, in match no. 25 of the ongoing 10th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). The game will be played at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on the 13th of November 2024, at 12:40 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
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
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
Players to watch out:
Dani Wyatt-Hodge
The 33-year-old opening batter, from 74 WBBL appearances, has amassed 1,733 runs at an average of 25.86, a strike rate of 116.93, and registered the highest score of 87, while also taking 26 wickets with an economy rate of 6.67. Dani was in outstanding form leading up to this campaign, and extending her form, she has registered scores of 18, 7, 62, 4, 30, and 4. She can be relied upon to lead the scoring.
Lauren Smith
The 28-year-old right-arm off-spinner, from 109 WBBL innings, has bagged 78 wickets at an average of 24.00, an economy rate of 6.91, and produced the best of 5/17, while also being handy with the bat. Lauren displayed notable form last summer, bagging 11 wickets from 8 innings, and though she has taken only four wickets from 6 games this season, at an economy rate of 6.06, she can be banked upon to lead the tally.
Bridget Patterson
The 30-year-old middle-order batter, from 126 WBBL innings, has accumulated 1,931 runs at a strike rate of 103.37, with the highest score of 70. Bridget had her second-best season in the competition last year, accumulating 304 runs from 14 innings at an average of 27.63. She has displayed notable form this season, registering consecutive scores of 7, 44, 61*, and 6, and can be counted on to continue in this form.
Orla Prendergast
The 22-year-old all-rounder debuted in the WBBL this season, adding 104 runs and striking 5 wickets from 5 innings. Only recently, Orla registered back-to-back fifties against England in T20Is, and come the WBBL, she has managed a few cameos, scoring 39, 31, and 24, while also being mostly economical and among the wickets. She should be backed to deliver improved all-round efforts.
Pitch:
The Hobart wicket is fairly balanced, offering runs for batters, as evident from a modest average score in the 150s. There is also a good amount of assistance for bowlers, especially spinners, who hold the upper hand on this track.
Weather:
The temperature is expected to hover around 17°C, with light winds and humidity at 69%. The forecasted conditions suggest a complete game at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, with clear skies overhead.
Fantasy playing XI:
Lizelle Lee, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Laura Wolvaardt, Elyse Villani, Tahlia McGrath, Heather Graham, Orla Prendergast, Nicola Carey, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Molly Strano
Match details:
Date – November 13, 2024
Time – 12:40 PM IST
Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
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