Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, WBBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 16 November 2022

mlsw vs hbhw Match Prediction & Analysis

Melbourne Stars Women would look to repeat the same magic as they take on the Hobart Hurricanes Women in the 48th game of the Women's Big Bash League 2022. The Stars, who have battled poor form this season, defeated the Hurricanes by 4 wickets in the last game. The Hurricanes shall look to avenge this loss and secure a berth in the semifinals.  

The Hurricanes have had their bowlers in good form, and they would look to bounce back in this game. In head-to-head contests, they have won the last five out of eight games. The Stars have no chance of making it to the next round, and they'd look to restore pride and confidence at the fag end of the season.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Melbourne Stars Women Preview

Nicole Faltum's team pulled off a surprise win in the last game. The side that struggled with the bat and the ball got everything right in the last game to win it comfortably. They are in no position to reach the semifinals; hence,e Faltum would want her players to enjoy their cricket and come up with a good show in this contest.  

Lauren Winfield-Hill and Bess Heath have struggled, and the side would like a better show from the pair. In the middle order, Alice Capsey played a brilliant knock in the last game, and she must do well with Annabel Sutherland and Kim Garth. Faltum and Sasha Moloney have to make runs down the order, which they haven't done this season.  

Kim Gareth and Sutherland got their lines right in the last game, and the same shall be expected from them here. Sasha Moloney has struggled, and the side would need a better show from her. Sophie Day, Alice Capsey, and Tess Flintoff need to do well in the supporting role in this game. 

Melbourne Stars Women Predicted Playing XI:

Nicole Faltum (c & wk), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Bess Heath, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Tess Flintoff, Sophie Reid, Rhys McKenna, Sophie Day

Melbourne Stars Women Actual Playing XI:

Kim Garth, Rhys McKenna, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Day, Alice Capsey, Lauren Winfield, Una Raymond-Hoey, Sophie Reid, Bess Heath, Sasha Moloney, Annabel Sutherland

Hobart Hurricanes Women Preview

Elyse Villani's side lost the last game against the run of play. They have been one of the best sides this season and had an off day, with their batting falling like a pack of cards. The side needs to get over the loss and focus on winning here. A victory in this game would assure them of a berth in the semifinals, which would be on Villani's mind.  

Lizelle Lee and Rachel Trenaman failed to convert their starts in the last game and need to deliver the goods here. Mignon du Preez, Villani, and Nicola Carey have scored runs in earlier games, making the middle order formidable. Naomi Stalenberg and Emma Manix-Geeves add solidity to this batting line-up.  

On the bowling front, Molly Strano and Hayley Jensen have done well, and the pair shall look to hunt early. Maisy Gibson has been bowling good spells in the middle overs, and the side would need her to be at her best. Amy Smith and Nicola Carey add to the side's bowling options.  

Hobart Hurricanes Women Predicted Playing XI:

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

Hobart Hurricanes Women Actual Playing XI:

Naomi Stalenberg, Amy Smith, Hayley Jensen, Nicola Carey, Molly Strano, Lizelle Lee, Ruth Johnston, Maisy Gibson, Elyse Villani, Rachel Trenaman, Mignon du Preez

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

It would be slightly overcast over Latrobe on November 16, and the weather will likely aid the bowlers. The batting conditions would be challenging as batters would need to get their eyes set in. The side batting first in this game shall be happy to breach the 150-run mark with the overcast conditions.

Venue Details

Latrobe Recreation Ground is a small park and has a fast outfield. The wicket here is flat, and we have seen many runs scored by the batters in the past. There is the initial movement for the fast bowlers on this surface, and batters have to be watchful in the early overs. Spinners have generally struggled at this venue as there isn't much for them on the surface. 

Toss: To Bowl

It is a fresh wicket, and bowlers would enjoy bowling in the first innings. The side chasing the score has won more games here. Thus, we expect the side winning the toss to opt for bowling first and apply pressure on the opponent.