HB-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder Women’s Big Bash League 2024 Fantasy XI

HB-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction: The Hobart Hurricanes will face Sydney Thunder in Match 4 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 on Monday, October 28, at the Ninja Stadium.

Both teams will look to improve upon their mid-table finish in WBBL 2023 with an early win in the ongoing tournament.

• Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
• Time: 6:10 PM local time, 12:40 PM IST
• Venue: Ninja Stadium (formerly Bellerive Oval), Hobart, Tasmania
• Broadcast: Channel 7 Network, Foxtel, Kayo Sports (Australia), Star Sports Network (India)
• Live Stream: 7plus (Australia), Disney+ Hotstar (India)

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The Ninja Stadium has historically been a batting paradise, with 150+ scores a common sight. Pacers do tend to get some swing during the initial stages of the game, but that advantage tends to reduce as the innings goes on. As such, the toss will be crucial, with most sides opting to chase on this ground.

The weather in Hobart on Monday during match time is expected to be between 14 and 12 degrees Celsius. Along with the low-ish temperature, the humidity level is expected to be between 49-60%. Winds of around 18-15 kmph will be blowing from the west.

Although the sky will be mostly cloudy to overcast, there is a 0% chance of precipitation, so fans will not need to worry about rainfall.

HB-W vs ST-W Team Preview

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HB-W):

Despite having a strong squad on paper, the Hobart Hurricanes finished in sixth place in last season’s WBBL, having lost more games than they won. They will look to improve upon that record, especially with in-form players like Danni Wyatt-Hodge and Lizelle Lee among their ranks.

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W):

Another team that disappointed with a fourth-placed finish despite a capable squad, the Sydney Thunder will look to challenge for the title this season. A change in captaincy, with the young Phoebe Litchfield given the reigns, will hopefully give the squad a boost ahead of the WBBL 2024.

HB-W vs ST-W Key Players

• Danni Wyatt-Hodge (HB-W): In-form batter, third-highest run-scorer in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024.
• Lizelle Lee (HB-W): Power-hitting wicketkeeper-batter; scored 409 runs in WBBL 2023.
• Phoebe Litchfield (ST-W): Australian cricketing prodigy; youngest captain in WBBL history.
• Shabnim Ismail (ST-W): Legendary bowler who is South Africa’s highest wicket-taker of all time.

HB-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction

• Wicketkeepers: Lizelle Lee
• Batters: Heather Knight, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Phoebe Litchfield
• All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Chloe Tryon, Heather Graham, Georgia Voll
• Bowlers: Molly Strano, Shabnim Ismail, Sam Bates
• Captain Choices: Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Chamari Athapaththu
• Vice-Captain Choices: Heather Graham, Shabnim Ismail

Team News

Both teams are expected to field their strongest playing XI on Sunday, with no reported injuries on either side. However, anything can change regarding that before the toss.

On a positive note, Sydney Thunder batter Heather Knight has returned to full fitness after sustaining a calf injury that ended her Women’s T20 World Cup journey.

HB-W vs ST-W Probable Playing 11

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HB-W) Probable Playing 11:

Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee, Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Chloe Tryon, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Kathryn Bryce, Tabatha Saville, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) Probable Playing 11:

Phoebe Litchfield (c), Chamari Athapaththu, Anika Learoyd, Georgia Voll, Heather Knight, Paris Bowdler (wk), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Shabnim Ismail, Sam Bates

HB-W vs ST-W Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HB-W) Full Squad:

Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Chloe Tryon, Elyse Villani (c), Danni Wyatt-Hodge

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) Full Squad:

Georgia Adams, Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Bates, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Saskia Horley, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield (c), Claire Moore, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson