WBBL 2022: Match 27, ST-W vs SS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women?

Table toppers Sydney Sixers will square off against the seventh-placed Sydney Thunder in the 27th match of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League in Sydney. The Sixers are the favorites heading into the Sydney derby, as Elyse Perry's side have lost just one game in the tournament so far and are sitting pretty at the top of the table with ten points in six matches.

Meanwhile, in contrast to their rivals, Thunder have endured a forgetful time in this year's edition and are placed second from the bottom with just two wins in their seven matches so far. Rachael Haynes' side comes into the fixture with just a solitary win in their last five matches and will need to conjure something special to topple the Sixers in the upcoming fixture on Wednesday, 2nd of November.

Match Details

Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, Match 27, WBBL 2022

Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney

Date and Time: November 2, 1:35 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv app

Pitch Report

The surface at the North Sydney Oval offers plenty to assistance to both the batters and the bowlers. With the even conditions on offer for both parties the team winning the toss is expected to bowl first and chase the target in the second half of the game.

Probable Playing XIs for ST-W vs SS-W

Sydney Thunder:

Amy Jones (wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Anika Learoyd, Rachael Haynes(c), Chloe Tryon, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Olivia Porter, Lea Tahuhu, Lauren Smith, Belinda Vakarewa, Samantha Bates

Sydney Sixers:

Alyssa Healy (wk), Suzie Bates, Ellyse Perry(c), Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Nicole Bolton, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Angelina Genford, Lauren Cheatle, Stella Campbell

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Suzie Bates

The veteran Kiwi all-rounder Suzie Bates is one of the most inform players in the tournament and has amassed 203 runs in just six outings, the second most in the tournament so far. The leading run scorer in T20Is, Bates has been at the heart of all the good things for the sixers and is likely to have a big say in the upcoming fixture.

Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone

While Suzie Bates has done the bidding for the Sixers with the bat, England's prodigious left-arm spinner Sophie Ecclestone has been leading the side from the front with the ball in hand. The ace spinner has scalped 12 wickets, just one less than the leading wicket-taker in the tournament so far. Her formidable partnership with the Aussie Maitlan Brown has been pivotal for the Sixers in the tournament.

Today's Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers to win

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