Adelaide Strikers will take on Hobart Hurricanes in the 29th fixture of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 (WBBL 2024) at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide on Saturday, November 16. The Strikers are almost ruled out of the tournament, suffering 5 losses on the bounce. Whereas, the Hurricanes look in dashing form, having secured two impressive wins over Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers.
Adelaide Strikers are currently placed at the bottom-most position on points table with 1 win and 6 losses. In the last game while chasing the target of 192, the Strikers lost Katie Mack cheaply after she consumed 20 deliveries for her innings of 14 runs. Smriti Mandhana and Laura Wolvaardt tried their best to take Adelaide Strikers home.
They scored 51 and 63 runs respectively but the target was too tall for them to even get close to it. Adelaide were eventually restricted to 163 for 3 in 20 overs, losing the match by 28 runs. The team will now look to play for pride and make a strong comeback.
On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes are currently placed in the first position on the points table with 4 wins and 3 losses to their credit. In the last game, they batted first and posted a total of 191 for 2 in 20 overs. Danielle Wyatt got out cheaply.
After her dismissal, Lizelle Lee and Nicola Carey took the responsibility of taking Hobart Hurricanes to a respectable total. Lizelle Lee carried on her form and smashed 103 runs for 59 balls, while Carey went on to score 64 runs off 46 balls to help the Hurricanes win the match. The side will aim to continue their winning momentum.
WBBL 2024, Match 29, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Match Details
Date and Time: 16 November 2024, Saturday, 10:00 AM IST
Venue: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and Disney + Hotstar
WBBL 2024, Match 29, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Pitch Report
The surface at the Adelaide Oval is quite balanced, with both the batters and the bowlers getting something out of the surface. The batters would look to stay patient in the early stages of the innings and accelerate later on.
WBBL 2024, Match 29, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be cloudy. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 35-degree Celsius with 25% humidity.
WBBL 2024, Match 29, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Probable Playing XIs
Adelaide Strikers: Katie Mack, Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Hobart Hurricanes: Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (c), Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Kathryn Bryce, Tabatha Saville, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Amy Smith, Callie Wilson
WBBL 2024, Match 29, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Head-to-Head Records
Matches Played | 19 |
Adelaide Strikers won | 12 |
Hobart Hurricanes won | 05 |
No Result | 02 |
Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to win the match.
WBBL 2024, Match 29, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Key Players
Adelaide Strikers
- Smriti Mandhana: She looks in good shape, scoring 97 runs in 3 matches in the tournament with the best score of 51. Smriti Mandhana’s role with the bat is very crucial for Adelaide Strikers for the remainder of the tournament.
- Megan Schutt: She is the best bowler for Adelaide Strikers, who bagged 8 wickets in 7 matches in the tournament with the best figures of 2 for 27. Megan Schutt is one of the key bowlers to look out for in this match.
Hobart Hurricanes
- Lizelle Lee: She could be the best batter in the upcoming game against Adelaide Strikers. Lee was exceptional in her last game, where she scored 103 runs in 59 deliveries and helped her side score 191 runs in the first innings of the game.
- Amy Smith: She could be the best bowler in the upcoming game. Smith was exceptional with the ball in her last game, as she took one wicket and conceded just 16 runs in the four overs that she bowled.
WBBL 2024, Match 29, Adelaide Strikers vs Hobart Hurricanes – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Lizelle Lee
Batters: Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Amy Smith
All-rounders: Tahlia McGrath, Heather Graham, Chloe Tryon, Nicola Carey
Bowlers: Molly Strano, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington
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