Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, WOMENS BIG BASH LEAGUE 2020, Today Match Prediction 14 Nov 2020

hbhw vs sysw Match Prediction & Analysis

After a lean run of form for a while, Hobart Hurricanes Women have finally managed a victory under their belt in their last match. That would keep them in better stead and the Hurricanes would be hoping they can now string together a few wins to move up from the 6th position in the points table and enter the top four. However, a big challenge awaits them in their next game as they take on Sydney Sixers Women. The Sixers have already got the better of the Hurricanes earlier in the season once and have been one of the top sides this year. But the Sixers have suffered two losses in a row and might be a little vulnerable. This is where Hobart Hurricanes might have an opening.
 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hobart Hurricanes Women Preview

Hobart Hurricanes Women could have certainly performed much better this season. Just 2 wins and 4 losses so far doesn’t bode well for a team that finished 4th last year. However, the victory against Melbourne Renegades Women in the last game would have been good for their confidence. After posting 143-7, they managed a good 9-run win and would be hoping that they can now continue this form.

Opener Rachel Priest’s solid 42 and Chloe Tryon’s quickfire 36 were the highlights for the team in the last match. However, the Hurricanes would want Naomi Stalenberg, Erica Kershaw, and Hayley Matthews to contribute more if they hope to push the Sixers. A lot is expected from the talented Nicola Carey too.

Hobart would be happy that their bowling unit has been in good form over the last couple of games. Belinda Vakarewa and Hayley Matthews have been doing a great job as the opening bowlers and have been among the wickets. Amy Smith and Nicola Carey are performing a good supporting role in the middle overs but it would be interesting to see how they fare against the Sydney Sixers batting unit. 
 

Hobart Hurricanes Women Predicted Playing XI:

Rachel Priest (wk), Naomi Stalenberg, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey, Chloe Tryon, Corinne Hall (c), Sasha Moloney, Erica Kershaw, Belinda Vakarewa, Brooke Hepburn, Amy Smith

Hobart Hurricanes Women Actual Playing XI:

Naomi Stalenberg, Emma Thompson, Brooke Hepburn, Corinne Hall, Hayley Matthews, Amy Smith, Chloe Tryon, Nicola Carey, Belinda Vakarewa, Rachel Priest, Sasha Moloney

Sydney Sixers Women Preview

Sydney Sixers Women were going smoothly in the current season and were in the top two before two back-to-back losses have pushed them down a little.  Sydney suffered those two losses against Perth Scorchers Women, who are suddenly looking like a team to beat and would be licking their wounds. They would be eager to get back on track and getting a chance to play against Hobart Hurricanes, a side they have already beaten once this season, would give them confidence. 

The problem with the Sixers of late has been that they are too dependent on their star players, Ellyse Perry and Alyssa Healy. These two have been doing a fine job but the moment either of them slips, the team appears to stumble. Ashleigh Gardner has had two low scores and she would really need to step up now. However, the form of Marizanne Kapp would please the team as she is coming off scores of 68 and 33*. Erin Burns too struck a fine cameo of 34 in the last game and would look to continue her form.

Sydney’s bowlers haven’t been up to the mark in the last couple of matches. Perry and Stella Campbell have been expensive and really need to buckle up. The sudden loss of Marizanne Kapp, who had to be taken to the hospital during the last match due to an elevated heart rate, was a big blow. Her unavailability for this encounter could be crucial for the team’s chances as she has been their main strike bowler. Dane van Niekerk, who has been consistently good, would have an even bigger role to play now.
 

Sydney Sixers Women Predicted Playing XI:

Ellyse Perry (c), Alyssa Healy (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Marizanne Kapp/ Lisa Griffith, Dane van Niekerk, Angela Reakes, Maddy Darke, Sarah Aley, Jodie Hicks, Stella Campbell

Sydney Sixers Women Actual Playing XI:

Angela Reakes, Ashleigh Gardner, Stella Campbell, Lisa Griffith, Sarah Aley, Jodie Hicks, Ellyse Perry, Erin Burns, Marizanne Kapp, Alyssa Healy, Dane van Niekerk

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the Sydney Showground Stadium has been quite good for batting thus far this season. The ball has come on nicely to the bat and batters that have shown some patience have managed to score big. However, bowlers too get some help and purchase as it slows down a little towards the middle.

The weather in Sydney for the day of the game is expected to be clear and sunny and we should hence have a full game.
 

Venue Details

The highest total at the Sydney Showground Stadium this season has been 190-6 posted by the Sydney Thunder Women. We could have had more high totals had the weather not forcefully abandoned a few games at the venue. Expect another high-scoring encounter in this game.
 

Toss: To Bat

The team winning the toss will look to bat first. While chasing has been fruitful too this season, batting first and then choking the oppositions has worked better in recent times.