Melbourne Stars will play against Hobart Hurricanes in the 12th fixture of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 (WBBL 2024) at the Junction Oval, in Melbourne on Sunday, November 03. The Stars made a quick turnaround, wrapping up a 32 runs win over Sydney Sixers (DLS method), following their loss over Perth Scorchers. Whereas, Hobart Hurricanes have secured two wins from 3 matches they have played so far.
In their last WBBL match, the Melbourne Stars defeated the Sydney Sixers. Melbourne Stars batter Meg Lanning showed her class, striking an unbeaten 58 from 36 balls as her side racked up 195/4 in a winning display. While Rhys McKenna added 52 and was named Player of the Match.
Kim Garth, Tess Flintoff, Sophie Day, and Annabel Sutherland each took a wicket, helping the Stars secure a strong 32-run victory. The Stars will look to continue their winning momentum.
On the other hand, the Hobart Hurricanes fell to the Sydney Thunder Women in their previous match. Heather Graham scored 31 runs, and Elyse Villani added 25, with both Graham and Nicola Carey taking two wickets each.
Hobart Hurricanes will be looking to the likes of opener Danni Wyatt-Hodge to lay a strong foundation with the bat at the top of the order, whether they be batting first or second. The Hurricanes will aim for a strong comeback.
WBBL 2024, Match 12, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Match Details
Date and Time: 03 November 2024, Sunday, 04:40 AM IST
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney + Hotstar
WBBL 2024, Match 12, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Pitch Report
The surface at Junction Oval presents a competitive surface for the players. With its reliable and consistent bounce, the pitch boosts batters confidence at the crease. While the surface may initially assist fast bowlers, once the batter finds their rhythm, it becomes challenging for bowlers.
WBBL 2024, Match 12, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be pleasantly warm. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 22-degree Celsius with 72% humidity.
WBBL 2024, Match 12, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Probable Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Ines Mckeon, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland (c), Rhys McKenna, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson
Hobart Hurricanes: Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt Hodge, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (c), Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Tabatha Saville, Kathryn Bryce, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Callie Wilson.
WBBL 2024, Match 12, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Head-to-Head Records
| Matches Played | 18 |
| Melbourne Stars won | 06 |
| Hobart Hurricanes won | 12 |
Prediction: Melbourne Stars to win the match.
WBBL 2024, Match 12, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Key Players
Melbourne Stars
- Kim Garth: She is the frontline seamer for Melbourne Stars, who has picked up 3 wickets in 2 matches in the WBBL with the best figures of 2 for 23. Her role with the bowl is very vital, hence Garth is a crucial pick.
- Meg Lanning: She showed her class in the last game with an unbeaten 58. Lanning’s ability should be among the top scorers of this competition throughout and she will be determined to back her performance up with another strong display.
Hobart Hurricanes
- Danielle Wyatt Hodge: She found her touch at the right moment for Melbourne Stars, smashing 62 runs from 35 balls against Brisbane Heat, which was filled with 6 fours and 3 sixes. Well known for being a fast striker of the ball, She is a must pick.
- Heather Graham: She has wickets in every game for Hobart Hurricanes in this WBBL, picking up 6 scalps in 3 matches with the best figures of 3 for 19 and adding 59 runs at a strike rate of 140.47. Graham is an important pick for this game.
WBBL 2024, Match 12, Melbourne Stars vs Hobart Hurricanes – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Yastika Bhatia
Batters: Meg Lanning, Danielle Wyatt Hodge
All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Kathryn Bryce, Heather Graham (vc), Nicola Carey
Bowlers: Molly Strano, Kim Garth (c), Sophie Day
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