WBBL 2023: Match 20, HH-W vs MS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women?

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W) and Melbourne Stars Women (MS- W) will lock horns in Match 20 of the ongoing WBBL (Women’s Big Bash League) 2023. The match will be played at the Blundstone Arena in Hobart, on Thursday, November 2. 

The Hurricanes are coming off two consecutive wins over Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder, respectively. The Stars, on the other hand, suffered a seven-run defeat against Perth Scorchers in their previous game. The Hurricanes and Stars are currently sitting in fifth and sixth position, respectively, in the ongoing competition.

HH-W vs MS-W Match Details

Blundstone Arena Pitch Report and Conditions

The pitch in Hobart is generally regarded as batting-friendly as it is a flat track with a good amount of bounce. The pacers will get assistance in the initial overs of the game as they would play as a threat to the batters. The batters can score a lot of runs since the outfield of this ground is very fast. Meanwhile, one side of the boundary is very small and the other side is quite big. As per previous matches conducted at the venue, the team bowling first has had success as chasing is easy at this pitch.

HH-W vs MS-W Head-to-Head Record:

HH-W vs MS-W Probable Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W)

Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee (wk), Bryony Smith, Heather Graham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail, Maisy Gibson 

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W)

Sophie Reid, Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley, Nicole Faltum (wk), Rhys McKenna, Kim Garth Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day 

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Lizelle Lee (Hobart Hurricanes women)

Lizelle Lee could be the best batter in the upcoming match in the WBBL. The Hobart Hurricanes wicketkeeper-batter was crucial for her side in their previous game against Sydney Thunder, smashing 91 off a mere 54 deliveries. The 31-year-old is expected to showcase her batting prowess in the match against Melbourne Stars.

Probable Best Bowler

Sophie Day (Melbourne Stars women)

Sophie could be the best bowler in the match between Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Stars. In Stars' previous game against Perth Scorchers, she picked up a four-wicket haul to help her side win.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match 

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