Cricket is a fabulous game. Its history is proof of why it is the most popular game. Many cricketers have emerged as stars. The Women’s Big Bash League is going on, and world-famous women cricketers are participating. The next match is played between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Sixers on November 6.
The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is the top T20 franchise cricket tournament in Australia and worldwide. WBBL matches will be live on Indian television channels and for streaming.
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WBBL 2024-25-Indian cricketers in teams
- Smriti Mandhana of Adelaide Strikers
- Jemimah Rodrigues and Shikha Pandey for the Brisbane Heat
- Deepti Sharma and Yastika Bhatia to play for Melbourne Stars
- Dayalan Hemalatha joins Perth Scorchers
Originating from Australia, the WBBL is into its 10th season with eight teams- Adelaide Strikers, Brisbane Heat, Melbourne Stars, Melbourne Renegades, Perth Scorchers, Sydney Thunders, Sydney Sixers, and Hobart Hurricanes.
All eight teams will face each other in a head-to-head match in the league stage. The four top teams will qualify to play the knockout rounds.
Match Details
Match- 15th, Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers
Venue- Ninja Stadium
Date- November 6
Time- 12:40 PM
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Venue Details
Ninja Stadium is on the eastern banks of the Derwent River, ten minutes from Hobart’s CBD.
This opened in 1914. The ground did not actually replace the Tasmanian Cricket Association as Hobart’s first-class cricket headquarters until the 1987-88 season. it is the second largest stadium in Tasmania by seating capacity, behind York Park which can hold 21,000. It is the only venue in Tasmania which hosts international cricket matches.
Ground Measurement: 175m (length), 133.5m (width)
Ground Capacity: 21,000
End Names: Church Street End and River End
Home teams: Tasmanian Tigers, Hobart Hurricanes, AFL-North Melbourne Football Club, Clarence Football Club
Team Information
Hobart Hurricanes Team
Hobart Hurricanes is more disciplined and uniform in its path, with a dependence on strategic bowling to keep the opponents in check. The spinners and medium-pacers are usually at the forefront, relying on variations in speed and movement to keep the run flow contained.
Key Players
Middle-Order Batswomen: Resilient in their approach, the middle order of the Hurricanes can be the anchor of the innings even when early wickets fall.
Spin Bowling: Hobart’s spinners are vital management in the game, and they should be taken at a controlled tempo on pitches that naturally slow as the game unfolds.
They have game changers in their lineup as well, alternating between attack and defense by flexibility of match situation.
Sydney Sixers team
Captain: Ellyse Perry
Key Players Ellyse Perry Ashleigh Gardner Lauren Cheatle
Strengths: Pretty good top-order batting, has some big hitters, bowling all round and balanced options
The Sydney Sixers has a very strong top six, led by one of the game’s most aggressive openers, Alyssa Healy. With experience and skill both in batting and bowling, Ellyse Perry adds depth and reliability, and Ashleigh Gardner’s all-round prowess gives the Sixers flexibility in both departments.
Key Players to Watch
Alyssa Healy (Sydney Sixers): Alyssa Healy is an aggressive kind of player, and she sets the tone at the very beginning of the game with her quick scoring.
Ellyse Perry of the Sydney Sixers has experience and talent for all-rounding, especially where she knows the turf.
Nicola Carey is also an all-rounder who would have played consistently at each stage. So her service to Hobart for either batting or bowling could turn out to be unavoidable.
Molly Strano: She is a good spinner, controls the runs at one end, and then this can help in dismissing wickets at crucial spots.
Match Prediction- Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Sixers
Hobart Hurricanes will face Sydney Sixers in the WBBL 2024. The two teams are different in their past performances. The Sydney Sixers have also been very dominant against the Hurricanes lately, as they have won 16 of the last 18 matches played. In their last match in 2023, the Sixers dominated the Hurricanes by 57 runs, where the Sixers scored 166, and Chloe Tryon was the top scorer, while the Hurricanes were bowled out for 109.
The Sixers have an impressive record in recent games, but the Hurricanes can look to take it back by making good use of home advantage and getting a decent all-round show.
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