AS-W vs HB-W Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – WBBL 2020, Match 2

Match Details:

The 2nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2020 will be played between Adelaide Strikers Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women at the Hurstville Oval in Sydney.

This game is scheduled to start at 05:00 AM IST (10:30 AM local time) (11:30 PM UTC on Saturday). The game will be telecasted on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD and can be streamed live on Sony LIV. 

Preview:

Last year’s runners-up Adelaide Strikers Women will kick off their WBBL 2020 campaign against Hobart Hurricanes Women. The Strikers have made some big changes to their squad. WBBL 2019’s leading run-scorer Sophie Devine has left for the Perth Scorchers Women, while Adelaide Strikers Women have gained the services of Laura Wolvaardt.

On the other side, the Hobart Hurricanes Women finished at the seventh position on the standings last year. They have lost Heather Knight to Sydney Thunder Women. Corrine Hall will have the onus of leading the team well and helping them finish higher on the points table this year.

AS-W vs HB-W Weather Report for Match 2:

This match might be affected by rain because there are predictions for light rainfall during the match time. The temperature will loom around 15 degrees Celsius in the morning on Sunday. 

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Hurstville Oval hosted three fixtures of WBBL 2019. Two of them were low-scoring thrillers, which shows that batting is a challenging task here. Also, the wet outfield will make things difficult for the batsmen.

Average first innings score:

126 (Last 3 WWBL games played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 2, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Suzie Bates & Stafanie Taylor will not be available for this match.

AS-W vs HB-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers Women:

Megan Schutt (c), Tahlia McGrath, Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Katie Mack, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Maddy Penna, Darcie Brown, Annie O’ Neil.

Bench:

Alex Price, Katie Perkins.

Hobart Hurricanes Women:

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

Bench:

Chloe Rafferty, Emma Thompson.

AS-H vs HB-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Belina Vakarewa was on fire with the ball last season. The Hobart Hurricanes player picked up 20 wickets in just 13 games, with an exceptional economy rate of just over 6 runs per over.

Hayley Matthews has scored 986 runs and picked up 51 wickets in 55 T20Is for the West Indies Women’s Team. She has a T20 hundred to her name, while her best bowling figures are 4/10.  

Megan Schutt scalped 15 wickets in 16 matches of the previous WBBL season. The fast-medium pacer would enjoy bowling under the overcast skies.  

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Hayley Matthews, Laura Wolvaardt

Vice-Captain Options – Nicola Carey, Megan Schutt

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for AS-W vs HB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batters – Bridget Patterson, Laura Wolvaardt, Corinne Hall, Naomi Stalenberg

All-Rounders – Hayley Matthews (c), Nicola Carey, Tahlia McGrath

Bowlers – Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt (vc), Belina Vakarewa

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for AS-W vs HB-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tegan McPharlin

Batters – Bridget Patterson, Laura Wolvaardt (c), Corinne Hall

All-Rounders – Chloe Tryon, Hayley Matthews, Nicola Carey (vc)

Bowlers – Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Belina Vakarewa, Sarah Coyte

Expert Advice:

Rachel Priest has not been in the best form of late. However, she has an enormous amount of experience under her belt. Thus, the Kiwi player should be the number one choice among the wicket-keeping options available for your Dream11 Fantasy teams. 

Today’s AS-W vs HB-W Probable Winners:

Adelaide Strikers Women are predicted to win this match.

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Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.