Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 19, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 19th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at West Park Oval in Burnie.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (3:00 AM GMT) (8:30 AM IST). There is no live telecast of this game in India. You can watch the match on the Cricket Australia website.

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

Both the teams started their WBBL season in contrasting ways. The Hurricanes won the first two games while the Thunder lost to the Sixers in the season opener. However, fortunes have changed dramatically since then. The Hobart side has lost both their previous matches and are at the fourth position in the points table. The Thunder, on the other hand, have won all the three games since losing their first.

The Rachel Haynes-led side is currently at the second place only behind Adelaide Strikers with three wins from four matches. Alex Blackwell has been in great form for them who has scored runs consistently batting at four. Add to it the bowlers keeping the opposition run-scoring under check. Hurricanes have surprisingly struggled despite boasting of some big players in their line-up.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather forecast is not at all encouraging. The rain is in the forecast even on Friday and it will continue pouring down on Saturday as well. The chances of heavens opening up during the match timings are 20 percent and we might witness a shortened game. The temperature will hover around 14-15 Degrees Celsius according to AccuWeather.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Both the teams last played at the same venue twice in two days. This time also it will be the same and the surface dished out last season was a decent one to bat. It will be interesting what the team winning the toss opts to do. Chasing side has won one game and lost one at the venue.

Average first innings score: 177 (in two WBBL 2018-19 matches)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 1; Lost – 1

Injury and Availability Updates:

Kate Peterson of Sydney Thunder is not the part of the squad. She has been replaced by Samantha Arnold.

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Hobart Hurricanes Women

Erin Fazackereley, Stefanie Daffara, Heather Knight, Nicola Carey, Fran Wilson, Chloe Tryon, Corinne Hall (C), Emily Smith (WK), Maisy Gibson, Tayla Vlaeminck, Belinda Vakarewa.

Bench – Katelyn Fryett, Brooke Hepburn, Sasha Moloney, Meg Phillips

Sydney Thunder Women

Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Priest (WK), Rachel Haynes (C), Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield, Nida Dar, Hannah Darlington, Rene Farrell, Samantha Bates, Shabnim Ismail, Lisa Griffith.

Bench – Rachel Trenaman, Saskia Horley, Tahlia Wilson, Samantha Arnold.

Top Picks:

Alex Blackwell has scored 156 runs in four outings so far and she has also been finishing the matches for her team. None of the other Thunder batters have been consistent like her. She is a must-have player in your Dream11 Fantasy side. The bowling department has been consistent for the Thunder with all the bowlers picking wickets in every other match.

For the Hurricanes, Nicola Carey is the best pick. She bats at number four and bowls four overs as well. She is also the highest run-getter of her team with 130 runs to her name and has also picked six wickets so far in the tournament. Heather Knight also found some form in the previous game and even her all-round skills are important for the team.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Heather Knight, Nicola Carey, Heather Knight

Vice-Captain – Rachel Priest, Rachel Haynes, Hannah Darlington

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batters – Rachel Haynes, Alex Blackwell, Erin Fazackereley

All-Rounders – Hannah Darlington, Heather Knight (VC), Nicola Carey (C)

Bowlers – Rene Farrell, Shabnim Ismail, Belinda Vakarewa, Maisy Gibson

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy:

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batters – Rachel Haynes, Alex Blackwell (VC), Chloe Tryon, Fran Wilson

All-Rounders – Nida Dar, Heather Knight (C), Nicola Carey

Bowlers – Samantha Bates, Rene Farrell, Belinda Vakarewa

Expert Advice:

You can skip picking Rachel Haynes in your team and pick Nida Dar. The Thunder captain is not in great form with the bat.

In Grand Leagues, you can also prefer making Alex Blackwell as captain in your Dream11 Fantasy team.

Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder are expected to win but expect it to be a close game.

*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.