WBBL 2021: Match 9, MS-W vs SS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match?

Preview

Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers are set to cross swords in Match No.9 of the 2021 WBBL on Wednesday, October 20 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Stars, led by Meg Lanning, have made a disastrous start to their campaign and are placed at the bottom with a net run rate of -2.243.

In their previous game, Hobart Hurricanes beat them by 63 runs. The Stars were bowled out for 89 in 19.2 overs. The Sixers, on the other hand, are placed atop the points table with back-to-back wins. They will be going into the next match on the back of a five-wicket victory over the Hurricanes itself.

Match Details

Match – Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women – Match 9

Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Time – 11:20 AM IST, 05:50 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval has been a good one for batting under the lights. Teams haven’t had much difficulty in chasing down targets. The bowlers will have to work hard to get wickets. Chasing should be the way forward.

Avg first innings score: 143 (6 matches in the WBBL 2021 at Hobart)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 1

Probable Playing XIs

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

Sydney Sixers Women

Alyssa Healy (wk), Shafali Verma, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry (c), Nicole Bolton, Angela Reakes, Radha Yadav, Maitlan Brown, Claire Moore, Stella Campbell, Emma Hughes

Bench: Jade Allen, Matilda Lugg

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 13 | Melbourne Stars Women – 6 | Sydney Sixers Women – 6 | N/R – 1

In Hobart

Played – 1 | Melbourne Stars Women – 0 | Sydney Sixers Women – 1 | N/R – 0

Probable best batter of the match

Alyssa Healy— Sydney Sixers Women

Alyssa Healy is a destructive force at the top of the order. She has taken Australia and the Sixers off to flying starts with her attacking style of play. In the first game, the right-hander scored 57 runs to take her team home against the Stars. Healy failed to perform in the second game against the Hurricanes and got out cheaply. The Strikers’ bowlers need to be on top of their mark.

Probable best bowler of the match

Maitlan Brown – Sydney Sixers Women

Maitlan Brown has bowled with precision for the Sixers in the ongoing edition of the WBBL. In two matches, she has picked up as many wickets at an excellent economy rate of 6.16, the second-best among her teammates. Brown can bowl in the powerplay as well as at the death. The Stars’ batters need to be careful while facing her.

Today’s match prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to win the match.

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.