Sydney Thunder will play against Hobart Hurricanes in the knockout of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 (WBBL 2024) at Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, on Wednesday, November 27. The Hurricanes finished in the fourth position on the points table after the league stage. Whereas, the Thunder ended in the third spot.
Sydney Thunder managed to taste victory in six games during the league stage of the WBBL, while they conceded a loss in their last encounter a few days back. As a result, Sydney finished in the third spot in the points tally. The Thunder would have been eying up top spot in the league stage and an automatic passage through to the final heading into their match against Melbourne Renegades. However, a thumping nine-wicket defeat later and they were consigned to the knockout match having finished in third-place.
On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes’ journey came on the back of a hard-fought three-wicket victory. Chasing 139 to beat Perth Scorchers, Hurricanes did it the hard way after putting on 51 runs for the first wicket. A batting collapse saw them reduced to 95/7 and on the verge of elimination, until an unbroken partnership of 44 between Scottish international Kathryn Bryce and Lauren Smith saw the Hurricanes home with 2.2 overs to spare. The team will aim to continue their winning momentum ahead in a bid to keep their hopes alive for the summit clash.
WBBL 2024, Knockout, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Match Details
Date and Time: 27 November 2024, Wednesday, 01:45 PM IST
Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, Australia
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney + Hotstar
WBBL 2024, Knockout, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Pitch Report
The surface at Drummoyne Oval offers a well-balanced playing surface, suited for both batters and bowlers. While pacers enjoy assistance from the pitch, batters are rewarded for their shots.
WBBL 2024, Knockout, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be cloudy. There are minimal chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 24-degree Celsius with 48% humidity.
WBBL 2024, Knockout, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Probable Playing XIs
Sydney Thunder: Georgia Voll, Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Heather Knight, Georgia Adams, Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates
Hobart Hurricanes: Lizelle Lee (wk), Elyse Villani (c), Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Suzie Bates, Tabatha Saville, Kathryn Bryce, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Rosemary Mair, Amy Smith
WBBL 2024, Knockout, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Sydney Thunder won | 11 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won | 07 |
| No Result | 01 |
Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to win the match.
WBBL 2024, Knockout, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Key Players
Sydney Thunder
- Samantha Bates: She has displayed great consistency this season, claiming 19 wickets from 10 outings at an average of 12.10 and an economy rate of 6.57, emerging as a key wicket-taker. It is hoped she carries this form into the knockouts, leading the wickets tally.
- Phoebe Litchfield: She has enjoyed a good patch in her debut season as captain, accumulating 281 runs from 10 outings, striking at 135.74. Phoebe Litchfield can be trusted to convert the starts into substantial scores.
Hobart Hurricanes
- Lizelle Lee: The former Proteas batter played a blazing knock in the Hurricane’s previous game. With a couple of majestic tons to her name in the ongoing edition, Lizelle Lee will be the batter to watch out for as she can possibly go out all guns blazing yet again.
- Nicola Carey: She has scored 227 runs at an average of 25.22 and a strike rate of 118.84 from 10 outings, while also claiming 11 wickets. Nicola Carey has shown improved form this season and can be trusted to deliver the goods.
WBBL 2024, Knockout, Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Lizelle Lee
Batters: Elyse Villani, Phoebe Litchfield
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey (c), Heather Graham
Bowlers: Molly Strano, Hannah Darlington, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates (vc), Amy Smith
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