Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, WBBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 15 November 2022

hbhw vs mlsw Match Prediction & Analysis

WBBL is building up towards the crucial phase of the league stages where each and every win changing the dynamics of the qualification. Melbourne Stars are currently in the sixth place and a victory in the last match has kept their qualification hopes alive. Hobart Hurricanes are sitting comfortably in the points table and a victory will march them towards the top of the table. We expect a tough contest between these 2 teams with back-to-back scheduled for these 2 teams. 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hobart Hurricanes Women Preview

Hobart Hurricanes chased down the target of 101 runs in 12.3 overs in a rain shortened contest. Lizelle lee (24 runs), Mignon Du Preez (37 runs), and Ellyse Villani (26 runs) in the chase in the last game. They have a strong batting line up with Ruth Johnson, Nikola Carey, and Heather Graham in the batting unit.

They have good mix of pace and spin bowlers in the squad. Their bowlers Heather Graham, Molly Strano and Hayley Jenson picked up a wicket each and bowled economical with combined figures of 8-0-41-3. Heather Graham and Nikola Carey picked up a wicket each but give runs at over 11 RPO in the match. 

KEY PLAYERS: LIZELLE LEE, HEATHER GRAHAM, HAYLEY JENSON

Hobart Hurricanes Women Predicted Playing XI:

Ruth Johnson, Nikola Carey, Heather Graham, Molly Strano, Hayley Jenson, Nikola Carey, Lizelle lee, Ellyse Villani, Mignon du Preez, Maisy Gibson, Amy Smith

Hobart Hurricanes Women Actual Playing XI:

Naomi Stalenberg, Amy Smith, Hayley Jensen, Molly Strano, Lizelle Lee, Maisy Gibson, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani, Rachel Trenaman, Emma Manix-Geeves, Mignon du Preez

Melbourne Stars Women Preview

Melbourne Stars win the last game in a thrilling fashion by 5 wickets. Annabel Sutherland was superb with the bat as she scored an unbeaten 62 runs off 29 balls from a tough position of 66/5. Stars scored 23 runs off the last over with Sutherland hitting 3 sixes in the over. Bess Heath played a cameo of 31 runs at the top order. 

Sasha Maloney (4/15) and Annabel Sutherland (3/37)leads the bowling attack with 7 wickets between them in the match. Kim Garth chipped in with a wicket in the match while Sophie Day and Alice capsey round off their bowling attack with economical overs.

KEY PLAYERS: ANNABEL SUTHERLAND, ALICE CAPSEY, SASHA MALONEY

Melbourne Stars Women Predicted Playing XI:

Annabel Sutherland, Lauren hill, Tess Flintoff, J Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Kim Garth, Sasha Maloney, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Reid, Rhys McKenna

Melbourne Stars Women Actual Playing XI:

Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Day, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield, Bess Heath, Sophie Reid, Sasha Moloney, Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Junction oval is a good track with some support for both the batters and bowlers in the match. Pacers are expected to play a huge role in this match. Melbourne will have dark and cloudy weather on the match day. 

Venue Details

Melbourne is one of the iconic match venues in WBBL where a lot of matches are played regularly. We expect average scores around 150-170 runs in this match here. 

Toss: To Bowl

Both teams will look to bat first in this match as the pitch will be good to bat early in the match. The pitch might deteroiate as match progresses and batting will become difficult.