Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 22, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 22nd match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder at the West Park Oval in Burnie.

The match starts at 11:00 AM local time (12:00 AM GMT) (5:30 AM IST).

Streaming of this game will be available on cricket.com.au and Fan code app.

Preview:

The game on Saturday to be played at the West Park Oval between Sydney Thunder and Hobart Hurricanes was abandoned without a toss. However, the two teams will clash off at the same venue once again on Sunday. Thunder, thus missed a chance of taking the top spot in the points table as Adelaide Strikers earned their 4th win five games on Saturday by defeating Brisbane Heat.

Thunder have won each of their last three matches before touring Burnie. They lost their first game against Sydney Sixers by a huge margin of 49 runs. The Hobart Hurricanes, on the other hand, won their first two matches against Melbourne Stars but lost their next two by small margins. Hurricanes will be hoping to win more considering the top form of Heather Knight and Nicole Carey.

Weather Condition/Report:

The Saturday’s match was abandoned without a toss but there is a possibility of play on Sunday. Showers are expected in the first half of the match but things are expected to improve from 12:30 PM local time.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Hobart Hurricanes hosted two matches at this venue at the start of previous season against Melbourne Stars. In the first game, Hurricanes posted 158 and had the Stars four down for 23 in the powerplay but lost from thereon. On the very next day, they posted a huge score of 196 and bundled out the Stars to 124 in 16.5 overs. The two matches witnessed some help for the seamers early on and after that, it was all about runs. Same could be seen on Sunday due to the rain prior to the game.

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

Record of chasing teams: Won – 1, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability Updates:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Sydney Thunder:

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

Bench: Samantha Arnold, Tahlia Wilson.

Hobart Hurricanes:

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

Bench: Sasha Moloney, Brooke Hepburn, Meg Phillips.

Top Picks:

While Heather Knight and Nicola Carey have been consistent with their all-round performances, their leg-spinner Maisy Gibson has taken seven wickets from four matches. All five bowlers in the Sydney Thunder line-up have taken at least four wickets in four games thus far. Alex Blackwell has been their best batter in this season. Even two years after her International retirement, Blackwell put up consistent performances with the bat scoring 164 runs at an average of 82.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Nicola Carey, Heather Knight, Rachel Priest, Alex Blackwell

Vice-Captain – Erin Fazackerley, Rachael Haynes, Maisy Gibson, Nida Dar

Batting in the top-order and bowling full quota overs makes Heather Knight and Nicola Carey must as captain and vice-captain.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Rachel Priest (VC)

Batters – Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield, Erin Fazackerley

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

Bowlers – Maisy Gibson, Tayla Vlaeminck, Rene Farrell, Shabnim Ismail

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Rachel Priest

Batters – Rachael Haynes (VC), Fran Wilson, Erin Fazackerley

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

Bowlers – Maisy Gibson, Shabnim Ismail, Belinda Vakarewa, Samantha Bates

Expert Advice:

Hobart Hurricanes have not announced squad since the opening weekend. However, they have not made any changes since then either. Hence, we expect them to pick the same line-up and our suggested XIs are made in the same way.

Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder could gain upper hand in this game due to their bowling.

*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.