WBBL 2018-19, Match 29: Sydney Thunder vs Hobart Hurricanes – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes will face off for the 2nd time in the space of four days who are placed at the top and bottom in the points table respectively. Thunder, with five wins in six matches, clashed with Sixers for grabbing the top spot. A huge defeat for the Sixers against the Brisbane Heat brought their NRR well below that of Thunder. The Alex Blackwell-led Sydney Thunder have been heavily benefited by the consistency of the experienced Harmanpreet Kaur and Stafanie Taylor.

On the other hand, the Hobart Hurricanes are at placed at bottom of the table with six losses in seven games. All the remaining seven teams have won at least two matches in the league. Hurricanes need Smriti Mandhana and Heather Knights’ consistent performances in every game to win after Hayley Matthews’ injury. Both the teams are on the contrasting lines as the Hurricanes are currently on a four-match losing streak while the Thunder have won each of their last four matches.

Match Details:

The 29th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes at the Sydney Showground Stadium in Sydney.

The match starts at 2:15 PM local time (3:15 AM GMT) (8:45 AM IST).

The game will be live on Sony SIX and Sony SIX HD. Streaming available on Sony LIV.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Sydney Showground Stadium will be hosting a WBBL game after two years. Last time it hosted a WBBL game was the Sydney Derby in 2016 December where the Sixers defended their total of 164/2. With the BBL game to be followed on this ground, the Women’s match could be a belter of the track.

Squads:

Sydney Thunder:

Alex Blackwell (C), Sam Bates, Nicola Carey, Rene Farrell, Maisy Gibson, Lisa Griffith, Rachael Haynes, Harmanpreet Kaur, Rachel Priest, Naomi Stalenberg, Stafanie Taylor, Rachel Trenaman, Belinda Vakarewa.

Hobart Hurricanes:

Sasha Moloney (C), Brooke Hepburn, Stefanie Daffara, Erin Fazackerley, Corinne Hall, Alex Hartley, Mikayla Hinkley, Heather Knight, Smriti Mandhana, Rhiann O’Donnell, Meg Phillips, Veronica Pyke, Georgia Redmayne.

Probable XI:

Sydney Thunder:

Alex Blackwell (C), Rachael Haynes, Rachel Priest, Naomi Stalenberg, Stafanie Taylor, Harmanpreet Kaur, Nicola Carey, Rene Farrell, Maisy Gibson, Sam Bates, Lisa Griffith.

Hobart Hurricanes:

Sasha Moloney (C), Smriti Mandhana, Heather Knight, Erin Fazackerley, Stefanie Daffara, Corinne Hall, Georgia Redmayne, Veronica Pyke, Brooke Hepburn, Alex Hartley, Meg Phillips/Mikayla Hinkley.

Power Picks:

Stefanie Daffara has got starts in almost every game but the Hurricanes needs her to score big like Thunder’s Naomi Stalenberg in the previous match.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur are ideal options for vice-captain. Stafanie Taylor and Heather Knight are suitable as captain as the duo has performed with both bat and ball for their respective teams.

Best Playing XI:

Rachel Priest, Rachael Haynes, Smriti Mandhana, Stefanie Daffara, Naomi Stalenberg, Stafanie Taylor, Erin Fazackerley, Heather Knight, Maisy Gibson, Sam Bates, Lisa Griffith.

Risky Playing XI:

Georgia Redmayne, Rachael Haynes, Smriti Mandhana (C), Stefanie Daffara, Naomi Stalenberg, Sasha Moloney, Heather Knight, Nicola Carey (VC), Rene Farrell, Sam Bates, Brooke Hepburn.

Expert Advice:

Mandhana, Harmanpreet, Knight and Taylor collectively value for 41.5 credits and it goes up to 50.5 including one of the keepers. There is no possibility of filling the remaining team with three players with 8 or fewer credits. One among of Knight, Taylor and Harmanpreet Kaur have to be excluded for Rachael Haynes or a player with lower credits.

Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder is expected to extend their winning streak to five unless a big knock from Smriti Mandhana propels the Hurricanes.

*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.

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