Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction 09 November 2023

STW vs HHW Match Prediction & Analysis

Host Sydney Thunder women will be looking to extend their lead at the top when they take on Hobart Hurricanes women in the 30th match of Womens Big Bash League at Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday.

In their previous match, Sydney Thunder women ed a narrow eight-run win over Brisbane Heat women, courtesy excellent performances from Tahlia Wilson, Chamari Athapaththu and Marizanne Kapp. With this result, Sydney Thunder women have claimed top spot in the league table.

On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes women were completely outplayed by Brisbane Heat women in all three departments. Captain Elyse Villani will be hoping that the side can put in an improved batting performance in this fixture.

In a game played earlier this season, Hobart Hurricanes women ed a 24-run win over Sydney Thunder women.

RECENT PERFORMANCE

STW

W W W L W

STW

204/4 in 20.0 10.2

WBBLT20

Sydney Thunder beat Brisbane Heat by 8 runs 06 Nov 2023

BHW

196/5 in 20.0 9.8

MLSW

123/5 in 20.0 6.15

WBBLT20

Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Stars by 9 wickets 04 Nov 2023

STW

128/1 in 12.5 9.98

MRW

153/7 in 20.0 7.65

WBBLT20

Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Renegades by 37 runs 01 Nov 2023

STW

190/5 in 20.0 9.5

HHW

174/3 in 20.0 8.7

WBBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by 24 runs 30 Oct 2023

STW

150/6 in 20.0 7.5

STW

148/2 in 17.3 8.46

WBBLT20

Sydney Thunder beat Melbourne Renegades by 8 wickets 26 Oct 2023

MRW

147/5 in 20.0 7.35

HHW

L W W W L

HHW

120/8 in 20.0 6

WBBLT20

Brisbane Heat beat Hobart Hurricanes by 6 wickets 04 Nov 2023

BHW

124/4 in 17.2 7.16

HHW

143/4 in 19.2 7.4

WBBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes beat Melbourne Stars by 6 wickets 02 Nov 2023

MLSW

142/8 in 20.0 7.1

HHW

174/3 in 20.0 8.7

WBBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes beat Sydney Thunder by 24 runs 30 Oct 2023

STW

150/6 in 20.0 7.5

ADSW

74/1 in 8.0 9.25

WBBLT20

Hobart Hurricanes beat Adelaide Strikers by 7 wickets 27 Oct 2023

HHW

76/3 in 7.0 10.86

PRSW

161/3 in 18.3 8.7

WBBLT20

Perth Scorchers beat Hobart Hurricanes by 7 wickets 25 Oct 2023

HHW

158/10 in 20.0 7.9

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sydney Thunder Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of Tahlia Wilson, captain Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield, Marizanne Kapp and Chamari Athapaththu to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, wicket-keeper Tahlia Wilson was the standout performer with the bat for Sydney Thunder women and finished the innings with the top-score of 83 not out off 54 balls with the help of eleven fours and one six. He was well ed by Chamari Athapaththu, who scored 58 runs off 31 balls with the help of six fours and four sixes.

In the bowling department, the side will be relying on the likes of Samantha Bates, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Marizanne Kapp, Olivia Porter and Hannah Darlington to deliver timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Hannah Darlington conceded 53 runs and picked up two wickets against Brisbane Heat women.

Sydney Thunder Predicted Playing XI:

Heather Knight (c), Marizanne Kapp, Anika Learoyd, Chamari Athapaththu, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Claire Moore, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Samantha Bates

Sydney Thunder Actual Playing XI:

Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Atapattu, Marizanne Kapp, Sammy Jo Johnson, Tahlia Wilson, Hannah Darlington, Lauren Smith, Samantha Bates

Hobart Hurricanes Preview

In the batting department, the side will be relying on the likes of captain Elyse Villani, wicket-keeper Lizelle lee, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg and Bryony Smith to deliver the bulk of the runs.

In the previous match, captain Elyse Villani was the standout performer with the bat for Hobart Hurricanes women. She scored 58 not out off 54 balls with the help of four fours and one six. Besides Villani, Ruth Johnson scored 26 runs off 23 balls with the help of two boundaries.

In the bowling department, the side will be depending on the likes of Shabnim Ismail, Molly Strano, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey and Hayley Silver-Holmes to deliver the timely breakthroughs.

In the previous match, Shabnim Ismail, Molly Strano and Heather Graham bowled well and claimed one wicket apiece.

Hobart Hurricanes Predicted Playing XI:

Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee (wk), Bryony Smith, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Ruth Johnston, Hayley Silver-holmes, Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail

Hobart Hurricanes Actual Playing XI:

Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee, Naomi Stalenberg, Bryony Smith, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Amy Smith, Maisy Gibson, Molly Strano, Nicola Carey, Shabnim Ismail

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The wicket prepared for the game will certainly offer some lateral movement to the seamers. The spinners might get some help from the surface. The weather forecast for Thursday’s game is far from ideal as rain is predicted in the first half of the match.

STW vs HHW Pitch Report

Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney will host the 30th match of Womens Big Bash League between Sydney Thunder women and Hobart Hurricanes women.
Sydney Thunder women will take heart from the fact that they have won their previous match played at this venue.

Toss: To Bowl

Both the teams will be keen to win the toss, bowl first and restrict the opposition to less than 155 runs. The previous match played at SCG (Sydney Cricket Ground) was won by side batting second.