MATCH NO – 04th Match     

SERIES – Women Big Bash League – 2024

DATE – 28th October, 2024

TIME – 12:40 PM IST

VENUE – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

INTRODUCTION

The 2024–25 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) kicks off on October 27, 2024, marking the 10th edition of the competition. The season opener will see Adelaide Strikers, the defending champions, take on Brisbane Heat at Adelaide Oval, followed by other matches on the same day, including Melbourne Renegades vs. Sydney Sixers at Adelaide Oval and Perth Scorchers vs. Melbourne Stars at the WACA.

This season features eight teams: Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne Renegades, Melbourne Stars, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Sixers, and Sydney Thunder. The tournament will follow a double round-robin format, with each team playing 14 games. The final is scheduled for December 1, 2024, with teams vying for hosting rights depending on their standings.

With a packed schedule of 43 matches, the WBBL promises marquee games across major venues, aiming for wider audience engagement and improved broadcast coverage. Players to watch include Tahlia McGrath (Adelaide), Chamari Athapaththu (Sydney Thunder), Beth Mooney (Perth Scorchers), and Sophie Ecclestone (Sydney Sixers). The league will feature several overseas stars, adding to the excitement of the competition.

MATCH PREVIEW

04th match of the WBBL will be played between Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women. Last time when Hobart Hurricanes played against Sydney Thunder, Hobart Hurricanes scored 174 runs and Sydney Thunder failed to chase the total and Hobart won the match by 24 runs.

Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks looks more balanced and strong, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.

Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder.

PITCH REPORT

Bellerive Oval, also known as Blundstone Arena, is a cricket stadium located in Hobart, Tasmania. It is the home ground for the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). The venue is known for its scenic location by the Derwent River and typically offers a competitive pitch that can assist both batters and bowlers depending on conditions.

Pitch Characteristics:

Bellerive Oval generally offers a batting-friendly surface. Early in matches, seamers might find some assistance due to moisture and bounce, but the pitch tends to flatten out as the game progresses, favouring batters. Afternoon sea breezes from the Derwent River can influence swing bowling​

In T20s, the average first innings score is around 169, and high totals are common, especially in later innings​.

Key Features

Batting Paradise: The pitch is known for high-scoring encounters, with the ball coming nicely onto the bat​

Weather Influence: Hobart’s cooler climate and overcast conditions can impact the game by assisting swing bowling, especially early in the day​

Preferred for Chasing: Teams often opt to bowl first to take advantage of early movement and chase on a flatter surface later​

Stadium History and Usage

Primary Tenant: Hobart Hurricanes (BBL)

Multi-Purpose Venue: Besides cricket, the oval also hosts AFL games and other events.

Major Events: It has hosted international Test, ODI, and T20 matches, with Australia’s first Test here played in 1989 against Sri Lanka​

Bellerive Oval remains a vibrant venue that balances tradition and modern sports infrastructure, making it a key location for both domestic and international cricket.

GROUND STATS (WBBL)  

SCORING PATTERN

HBHW TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS

TEAM NEWS          

• In previous season Hobart Hurricanes team did not perform well and won 6 matches and lost 7 out of 14 matches and sixth position in the points table in this season.
• Last match when both teams played against each other Hobart Hurricanes team successfully defended a total of 174 runs and won the match by 24 runs.
• Lizelle Lee scored 409 runs in 13 innings in the previous season of Women’s Big Bash League.
• Elyse Villani scored 324 runs in 12 innings in the previous season of Women’s Big Bash League.
• Nicola Carey scored 173 runs and also took 12 wickets in 10 innings in the previous season of Women’s Big Bash League.
• Heather Graham took 16 wickets in 13 innings in the previous season of Women’s Big Bash League.
• Lauren Smith took 11 wickets in 8 innings in the previous season of Women’s Big Bash League.
• Molly Strano took 13 wickets in 13 innings in the previous season of Women’s Big Bash League.
• In the last match Hobart Hurricanes team failed to chase a total of 164 runs and lost the match by 77 runs against Adelaide Strikers.
• Elyse Villani scored 13 runs, Lizelle Lee scored 10 runs  and Hayle Holmes scored 14 runs in the previous match against Adelaide Strikers.
• Nichola Carey took 2 wickets and Shabnam Ismail took 1 wicket in the previous match against Adelaide Strikers.
• Both teams have played 16 matches and Hobart Hurricanes team have won 06 matches and lost 10 matches against Sydney Thunder.   

SQUADS

Batting – Tabatha Saville, Ruth Johnston, Elyse Villani ©, Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Lizelle Lee (wk).

Bowling – Gudakesh Motie, Imran Tahir ©, Kevin Sinclair, Ronaldo Alimohamed, Shamar Joseph, Junior Sinclair, Nathan Sowter. 

All Rounder – Suzie Bates, Nicola Carey, Katheryn Bryce, Heather Graham, Chle Tryon, Rachel Trenaman.

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

Lizelle Lee (wk), Elyse Villani ©, Danielle Wyatt, Kathryn Bryce, Ruth Johnston/Suzie Bates, Nicoal Carey, Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Amy Smith. 

HBH-W – PLAYER STATS:

1. LIZELLE LEE (WK) – RHB

2. ELYSE VILLANI –  © RHB

3. DANIELLE WYATT – RHB+RAO

4. KATHRYN BRYCE – RHB+RAMF

5. NICHOLA CAREY – RHB+RAMF

6. HEATHER GRAHAM – RHB+RAMF

7. RUTH JOHNSTON – RHB+RAO

8. RACHEL TRENAMAN – RHB+RALB

9. LAUREN SMITH – RAO

10. MOLLY STRANO – RAO

 11. AMY SMITH – RALB

SYT-W TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS

TEAM NEWS          

• In the last Season Sydney Thunder Women performed very well and won 7 matches and lost 6 out of 14 matches and fourth position in the points table.
• Last time when both teams played against each other Sydney Thunder Women team failed to chase a total of 174 runs and lost the match by 20 runs.
• Chamari Athapaththu scored 552 runs in 14 innings in the previous season of Women Big Bash League.
• Tahlia Wilson scored 323 runs in 13 innings in the previous season of Women Big Bash League
• Phoebe Litchfield scored 309 runs in 14 innings in the previous season of Women Big Bash League..
• Heather Knight scored 281 runs and also took 5 wickets in 12 innings in the previous season of Women Big Bash League.
• Georgia Voll scored 206 runs and also took 9 wickets in 15 innings in the previous season of Women’s Big Bash League.
• Hannah Darlington took 22 wickets in 13 innings in the previous season of Women Big Bash League.
• Shabnim Ismail took 13 wickets in 13 innings in the previous season of Women Big Bash League.
• Sammy Jo-Johnson took 12 wickets in 11 innings in the previous season of Women Big Bash League.
• In the last WBBL match Sydney Thunder failed to chase a total of 169 runs and lost the match by 44 runs against Brisbane Heat.
• Chamari Athapathtu Scored 41 runs, Heather Knight scored 25 runs and Anika Learoyd scored 21 runs in the previous match against Brisbane Heat.
• Hannah Darlington took 3 wickets, Sammy Jo-Johnson & Lauren Smith took 2-2 wickets each and Samantha Bates took 1 wicket in the previous match against Brisbane Heat.
• Both teams have played 16 matches and Sydney Thunder won 10 matches and lost 6 matches against Hobart Hurricanes.

SQUADS

Batting – Georgia Voll, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Claire Moore, Tahlia Wilson © (wk)

Bowling – Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Shabnim Ismail.

All Rounder – Georgia Adams, Chamai Athapaththu, Saskia Horley, Heather Knight, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Taneale Peschel. 

POSSIBLE PLAYING 11

Tahlia Wilson © (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Georgia Voll, Georgia Adams, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Saskia Harley, Samantha Bates, Shabnam Ismali.  

SYT-W – PLAYER STATS:

1. TAHLIA WILSON © (WK) – RHB

2. CHAMARI ATHAPATHTHU – LHB+RAO

3. PHOEBE LITCHFIELD – LHB

4. HEATHER KNIGHT – RHB+RAO

5. GEORGIA VOLL – RHB+RAO

6. ANIKA LEAROYS – RHB+RALB

7. GEORGIA ADAMS – RHB+RAO

8. SAMMY JO-JOHNSON – RHB+RAMF

9. HANNAH DARLINGTON – RAMF

10. SAMANTHA BATES – LAO

11. SHABNAM ISMAIL – RAF

HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS 

TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 17

• HBH-W WIN – 06
• SYT-W WIN – 10
• NO RESULT – 01                                                                                 

FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM

DREAM11TEAM/FANTASY TEAM WILL UPLOAD SOON….

POSSIBLE OUTCOME – 

SYDNEY THUNDER WOMEN MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.