Match Details:
The 2nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2020 will be played between Adelaide Strikers Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women at the Hurstville Oval in Sydney.
This game is scheduled to start at 05:00 AM IST (10:30 AM local time) (11:30 PM UTC on Saturday). The game will be telecasted on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview:
Adelaide Strikers came agonizingly close to lifting the Women’s Big Bash League trophy for the first time last season, but it wasn’t to be. They faltered when it mattered the most, at the final. Brisbane Heat defeated them to make it two titles in two seasons.
However, that is a thing of past and they will now look to rectify their mistakes in the upcoming edition of WBBL. Their first opponent is going to be Hobart Hurricanes, who had a horrific time in last season. They won only 4 out of their 14 games and finished at the 7th position in the points table.
ADS vs HOH Weather Report for Match 2:
There are but only slight chances of precipitation. The temperature is expected to be around 15 °C.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The Hurstville Oval is known for making life difficult for batters. Anything above 130 should be considered as a challenging total.
Average first innings score:
126 (Last 3 WWBL games played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Suzie Bates & Stafanie Taylor will not be available for this match.
ADS vs HOH Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Adelaide Strikers Women:
Megan Schutt (c), Tahlia McGrath, Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Katie Mack, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Maddy Penna, Darcie Brown, Annie O’ Neil.
Bench:
Alex Price, Katie Perkins.
Hobart Hurricanes Women:
Rachel Priest (wk), Naomi Stalenberg, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, Chloe Tryon, Corinne Hall (c), Sasha Moloney, Erica Kershaw, Brooke Hepburn, Belinda Vakarewa, Amy Smith
Bench:
Chloe Rafferty, Emma Thompson.
ADS vs HOH Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Belina Vakarewa was one of the rare bright sparks for Hobart Hurricanes last season. She picked up 20 wickets in just 13 games, and also had a splendid economy rate of just over 6 runs per over.
Nicola Carey was instrumental both with the bat and the ball last season. She scored 267 runs at an average of nearly 25 and also picked up 13 wickets.
Megan Schutt scalped 15 wickets in 16 matches of the previous WBBL season. She maintained an exceptional economy rate of well under 6 runs per over.
Hayley Matthews can fetch points aplenty with both the bat and the ball. She has scored 986 runs and picked up 51 wickets in 55 T20Is for her national team.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Hayley Matthews, Laura Wolvaardt
Vice-Captain Options – Nicola Carey, Megan Schutt
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ADS vs HOH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Rachel Priest
Batters – Bridget Patterson, Laura Wolvaardt, Corinne Hall, Naomi Stalenberg
All-Rounders – Hayley Matthews (c), Nicola Carey, Tahlia McGrath
Bowlers – Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt (vc), Belina Vakarewa
12th Man – Tegan McPharlin
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ADS vs HOH 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tegan McPharlin
Batters – Bridget Patterson, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Corinne Hall
All-Rounders – Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey (vc)
Bowlers – Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Belina Vakarewa, Sarah Coyte
12th Man – Naomi Stalenberg
Expert Advice:
Bridget Patterson was one of Strikers’ most consistent players last season. She scored 319 runs at an average of over 25 and a strike rate of over 115. Patterson had two half-centuries to her name. It is advisable to pick her in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s ADS vs HOH Probable Winners:
Adelaide Strikers Women are predicted to win this match.
