WBBL 2021: Match 10 and 11, AS-W vs HH-W and MS-W vs BH-W, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match?

Preview

Adelaide Strikers and Hobart Hurricanes are set to lock horns in Match No.10 of the WBBL at the Invermay Park in Launceston. The Strikers, led by Tahlia McGrath, are sitting pretty on top of the points table. In their previous game on October 20, they beat the Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets.

The Hurricanes, on the other hand, are hanging in the middle with one win from three games. But they will be going into the game on the back of a 63-run win over the Melbourne Stars. The Stars also started their campaign with two losses before defeating the Sydney Sixers on October 20.

The Heat, led by Jess Jonassen, missed out in their first game after Perth Scorchers beat them in the Super Over. However, they came back to beat the same opponent by 59 runs on October 19 at the Bellerive Oval. They will be looking to put in a similar showing against the Stars next time.

Match Details

Match – Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women- Match 10 and Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women – Match 11

Venue – Invermay Park, Launceston

Time – 04:45 AM IST, 11:15 PM GMT- October 22 and 08:30 AM IST, 03:00 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

Nothing much is known about the venue. Therefore, teams may look to field first after winning the toss to gauge the nature of the surface.

Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers Women

Dane van Niekerk, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda Wellington, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown

Bench- Megan Schutt, Annie O Neil, Nell Bryson Smith, Meagan Dixon

Hobart Hurricanes Women

Ruth Johnston, Rachel Priest (c & wk), Mignon du Preez, Richa Ghosh, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicola Carey, Sasha Moloney, Molly Strano, Belinda Vakarewa, Tayla Vlaeminck, Amy Smith

Bench- Angelina Genford, Chloe Rafferty

Melbourne Stars Women

Elyse Villani, Annabel Sutherland, Meg Lanning (c), Maia Bouchier, Kim Garth, Nicole Faltum (wk), Tess Flintoff, Anna Lanning, Linsey Smith, Sophie Day, Rhys McKenna

Bench: Maddy Darke, Lucy Cripps, Georgia Gall

Brisbane Heat Women

Georgia Redmayne (wk), Grace Harris, Georgia Voll, Jess Jonassen (c), Anne Bosch, Laura Kimmince, Mikayla Hinkley, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Prestwidge, Nicola Hancock, Poonam Yadav

Bench- Ellie Johnston, Courtney Grace Sippel

Head-to-Head

Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women

Played – 12 | Adelaide Strikers Women – 9 | Hobart Hurricanes Women – 2 | N/R – 0

Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women

Played – 12 | Melbourne Stars Women – 5 | Brisbane Heat Women – 7 | N/R – 0

Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women

Probable best batter of the match

Dane van Niekerk – Adelaide Strikers Women

Dane van Niekerk has been a brute force for South Africa at the top of the order. In the WBBL she failed to deliver in the first game, but played a handy cameo in the second match. The onus will again be on her to give the Strikers a fast start.

Probable best bowler of the match

Amanda-Jade Wellington— Adelaide Strikers Women

Amada-Jade Wellington is an exciting prospect with the ball in hand. She was a prolific wicket-taker in the previous season and she hasn’t started off poorly this season. Wellington is again expected to make an impact in the middle overs.

Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women

Probable best batter of the match

Meg Lanning – Melbourne Stars Women

Meg Lanning is one of the best batter Australia have produced over the years. She also did well for the Stars in the previous edition of the WBBL. However, she has looked a tad off colour this season. But keeping in mind her class, she is expected to stage a comeback.

Probable best bowler of the match

Poonam Yadav – Brisbane Heat Women

Poonam Yadav is a bowler, who has done well regardless of the conditions she has played well. In the first two games, she did an excellent job of picking up wickets and keeping a check on the runs. The Stars’ batters need to play him with caution.

Today’s match prediction

Match 10- Adelaide Strikers to win.

Match 11- The team, batting second to win

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.