HB-W vs ST-W Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – WBBL 2020, Match 25

Match Details:

The 25^th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between Hobart Hurricanes Women and the Sydney Thunder Women at the Hurstville Oval in Sydney.

This match is scheduled to start at 09:30 AM Local Time (04:00 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.

Preview:

After having a few hiccups at the start, the Sydney Thunder Women’s team is looking to be in great touch in this tournament. Their opponents in this game, the Hobart Hurricanes Women have had a journey that is in complete contrast to their competitors in this match. They have not been doing well as a group in the tournament and that is clearly reflected in their position in the points table.

Hobart Hurricanes Women are placed at the second last position in the points table, with only 1 win in the 5 matches that they have played in so far. On the other end of the spectrum are their opponents Sydney Thunder Women, who are placed at the second spot in the points table. They have won 3 out of 6 matches in this tournament. Hobart Hurricanes Women will need to pull off something special in this match in order to cause an upset.

HB-W vs ST-W Weather Report for Match 26:

A full-length match is very much on the cards for Sunday as the skies are expected to be partly cloudy, with just a mere 10 per cent chance of rainfall. The temperature will be around the 15 degree Celsius mark.

Pitch Report:

The pitch at the Hurstville Oval will be balanced, with an equal amount of help coming in for both the batsmen and the bowlers. We can expect a cut-throat competition between the bat and the ball.

Average first innings score:

98 (Two completed matches of the tournament played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 1, Tied – 0 (Two completed matches of the tournament played at this venue)

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

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

Hobart Hurricanes Women:

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

Bench:

Nell Bryson-Smith, Chloe Rafferty, Emma Thompson

Sydney Thunder Women:

Rachael Haynes, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Hannah Darlington, Rachel Trenaman, Tahlia Wilson (WK), Sammy Jo-Johnson, Shabnim Ismail, Sam Bates, Lauren Smith, Phoebe Litchfield

Bench:

Saskia Horley, Kate Peterson, Anika Learoyd.

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

Heather Knight has been in really great form with both the bat and the ball in this tournament. She is the second-highest run-getter of the tournament, with 165 runs to her name in 6 matches. She has taken 6 wickets as well.

Sammy Jo-Johnson is looking in good touch with the ball in this tournament and is rightly placed at the second position in the top wicket-takers’ list. She has 8 wickets to her name, while she also has maintained an economy rate of just 7.02 runs per over.

Lauren Smith has taken 6 wickets in 6 matches and has ensured to keep the flow of runs in check. This is reflected in her economy rate with the ball, which currently rests at a mere 5.30 runs per over.

Samantha Bates is placed right at the top of the wicket-takers’ list of WBBL 2020. She has taken 9 wickets in 6 matches and has maintained an average of 5.00 and an astonishing economy rate of 3.46 runs per over. She has bowled 13 overs and has given just 45 runs.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Heather Knight, Samantha Bates

Vice-Captain Options – Sammy Jo-Johnson, Nicola Carey

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

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batters – Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Trenaman, Rachael Haynes

All-Rounders – Nicola Carey, Hayley Matthews, Sammy Jo-Johnson (VC), Heather Knight (C)

Bowlers – Belinda Vakarewa, Samantha Bates, Lauren Smith

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

Keeper – Tahlia Wilson

Batters – Sasha Moloney, Tammy Beaumont, Rachael Haynes

All-Rounders – Chloe Tyron, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Heather Knight, Nicola Carey (VC)

Bowlers – Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates (C), Amy Smith

Expert Advice:

In order to have all bases covered, it is advisable to include as many all-rounders as you can in your team. They have been performing well with both the bat and the ball in hand and are expected to replicate their past performances in this match too.

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

Sydney Thunder Women are predicted to win this game.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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.