Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, WBBL T20 2022, Today Match Prediction 23 October 2022

sytw vs mlsw Match Prediction & Analysis

The Sydney Thunder Women hit form in the last game after struggling in the first three games. The side would look for its second win of the season as they take on the Melbourne Stars Women in the 15th game of the Women's Big Bash League 2022. The side comes here with a win against the Perth Scorchers Women. The Stars had lost their last game against the Scorchers.  

Melbourne Stars Women have lost all three games they have played, and the side has been in poor form with the bat. The Stars have won only twice in the last ten games between the two teams. Sydney Thunder Women have a strong bowling attack, and they would count on it in a fast-paced Perth Wicket.  

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sydney Thunder Women Preview

Rachael Haynes' team ended its three-match losing spree by defeating the Perth Scorchers Women by 25 runs. Their batters and bowlers pulled off an excellent performance in the game, humbling the defending champions. Haynes shall look to make use of this momentum and move up on the points table with a victory in this game.  

Tammy Beaumont played a good knock in the last game, and she will look to set up a partnership with is with Phoebe Litchfield. The middle order hasn't been in the best shape, and the team shall need partnerships between Amy Jones, Haynes, and Sammy-Jo Johnson. Tahlia Wilson and Olivia Porter must deliver a good show down the order.  

Lea Tahuhu and Belinda Vakarewa were in good form in the last game. A similar spell from them would put the Stars Women on the backfoot. Samantha Bates looked her best and will like to do well in the middle overs with Lauren Smith, who grabbed five wickets in the last game. Sammy-Jo Johnson will aim to do well in the supporting role.

Sydney Thunder Women Predicted Playing XI:

Rachael Haynes (c), Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Litchfield, Amy Jones, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Olivia Porter, Lea Tahuhu, Lauren Smith, Belinda Vakarewa, Samantha Bates

Sydney Thunder Women Actual Playing XI:

Lauren Smith, Phoebe Litchfield, Lea Tahuhu, Amy Ellen Jones, Olivia Porter, Sammy Jo Johnson, Tammy Beaumont, Belinda Vakarewa, Tahlia Wilson, Samantha Bates, Rachael Haynes

Melbourne Stars Women Preview

There seems to be no end to the woes of Nicole Faltum's team. The side comes into this game with three consecutive losses. They batted poorly in the last game against the Perth Scorchers Women, losing the game by two wickets. Faltum would like to see her batters click in this game to keep their hopes alive for a berth in the playoffs.  

Lauren Winfield-Hill and Jemimah Rodrigues must deliver a solid start to the team in this game after failing to score in the last game. The middle order has failed to convert starts, and the side shall look for runs from Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, and Kim Garth. The lower middle order has to pitch in with runs, and the trio of Faltum Tess Flintoff and Sasha Moloney shall have a critical role in this game.  

Kim Garth and Tess Flintoff have been in form, making the side confident in this game. Sophie Day and Sasha Mooney have experience, and they must put it to good use in this game. Sutherland, Capsey, and Rhys McKenna add to the side's bowling strength, and a good show would be expected from them. 

Melbourne Stars Women Predicted Playing XI:

Nicole Faltum (c & wk), Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jemimah Rodrigues, 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, Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Reid, Sasha Moloney, Tess Flintoff, Annabel Sutherland

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

We expect to see cloud cover over Perth on October 23. Batting would be challenging as the fast wicket, coupled with the weather as the ball would move. It has been a high-scoring surface in the past. The side batting first here would need 160 runs or more on the board to win the game.

Venue Details

WACA Perth is the best fast-bowling wicket in the world and offers good assistance to fast bowlers. Batters can also play on the up as the ball hits the bat hard. There isn’t much on this ground for the spinners, with the short boundaries making it tough for them.

Toss: To Bowl

Defending a total at Perth is never easy, as the wicket is challenging to bat on in the first innings. Bowlers enjoy the conditions at this very early in the innings. Chasing scores has been the preferred option. The side winning the toss would like to bowl first in this game.