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Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Nov 01, Friday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:45 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : North Sydney Oval, North Sydney, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Womens Big Bash League, 2024 Stars look for a comeback in Sydney Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. SYSW vs MLSW Match Prediction & Analysis Melbourne Stars Women have begun their campaign on a losing note. A disappointing run chase followed a brilliant bowling performance. MLS Women were bowled out for 109 runs while chasing a 123-run target. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Sixers Preview Sydney Sixers Women were close to a second victory while chasing 172 runs in the last match against Adelaide Strikers. In the opening game, Sarah Bryce helped see the Sixers home even after the collapse. In this game, she scored even bigger but her 62 off 44 balls knock couldn’t help secure a win for the Sixers. They needed 31 off 22 balls with 6 wickets in hand when Bryce was dismissed in the 17th Over. Melbourne Stars Preview Melbourne Stars Women will be taking on a struggling bowling attack of the Sydney Sixers. They will back themselves to bounce back with the bat as they come to Sydney. Stars’ bowling attack has great variety and their key players are in great touch. Marizanne Kapp, Kim Garth, and skipper Annabel Sutherland are the key bowlers in this squad to watch out for. Weather Conditions The weather will be partly cloudy on the match day in Sydney with chances of showers during the match. We should expect a complete T20 game, nonetheless. In the worst-case scenario, we could lose a few overs from both innings. SYSW vs MLSW Pitch Report It is a great pitch for an exciting T20 match. Both bowlers and batters have found help from this surface and have made the most of it. The average 1st innings score at this venue is 154 runs in the last 10 outings. However, a match-winning total will be something over 175 runs. Toss: To Bat Though it is a balanced pitch where both batters and bowlers find help, teams should back themselves to defend a total here. Teams batting first have won 7 of the last 10 matches at this venue. Sixers cannot rely on their lower middle order to deliver a big finish and neither can the Stars.

Oman vs United Arab Emirates, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Oman vs United Arab Emirates𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Nov 01, Friday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 11:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 1), Al Amerat𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27 A must-win game for the UAE battling poor form Oman vs United Arab Emirates TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. OMA vs UAE Match Prediction & Analysis We are in the 41st Match in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. Oman will be up against the United Arab Emirates in a crucial game for both teams. They have struggled with consistency and must win here to keep hopes alive. Oman has won only twice in the tournament. It has been even worse for UAE as it has been only one win for the Emirates. TEAMS PREVIEW Oman Preview Aqib Ilyas’s team has struggled with consistency. They have won only twice in their eight games in this tournament and dropped to 6th place on the points table. They will look to make a strong comeback in this game, as their opponents have also struggled. Ilyas would like a strong show from his batsmen, who haven’t had a great run this year. United Arab Emirates Preview Muhammad Waseem will feel upset with his side’s form this year. They have hardly won anything and have struggled against lower-ranked teams. The side has managed to win only once in the tournament and is struggling at the bottom of the points table. Waseem will look to lead from the front and take his side to victory. Weather Conditions We shall see clear skies in Al Amerat, and the conditions shall be hot at the start of the game. The wicket is flat, and batsmen can easily score runs on this surface. However, they must be careful about balls that stop on them. The average first innings score here is 273 runs, and the team batting first will look to have 300 on the board. OMA vs UAE Pitch Report Al Amerat Cricket Ground has a flat surface and a fast outfield. Big scores are made here, and batsmen can easily score runs in boundaries. Fast bowlers don’t have much on this wicket, as the bounce is low. Spinners have done well, as the ball can turn sharply. Toss: To Bat Batting conditions are best at the start of the game here. The wicket can wear in the second half, and spinners dominate the game. Most teams have so far preferred to bat here and have won games. Both captains shall have this in their minds, and the one winning the toss shall look to bat first.

India vs New Zealand, IND vs NZ 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India vs New Zealand𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Nov 01, Friday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 09:30 AM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai City, India𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd Test 2024 For India to confirm a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final, they need to win at least four of their remaining six Tests, including the next one in Mumbai against New Zealand. India vs New Zealand TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. TEAMS PREVIEW India Preview Team India have a lot to ponder as they get ready for the final Test of the series in Mumbai. They have been thoroughly dominated in the first two Tests by a clinical New Zealand and need to get their act together fast. New Zealand Preview New Zealand have punched above their weight and have scripted a historic Test series win against India. They have been thorough in both the Tests and are looking good for making it 3-0. This has been a thorough team performance, with many heroes putting their hands up at crucial moments. In the previous Test, it was Mitchell Santner who took 13 wickets to destroy India’s batting unit on a spin-friendly surface. Ajaz Patel and Glenn Phillips have provided him solid support, while Tim Southee and William O’Rourke have been on point. Weather Conditions The pitch at the Wankhede Stadium is a balanced track with support for batters and bowlers alike. It will likely be great for batting on the first two days with some assistance for fast bowlers, particularly in the morning session. There will be help for spinners, but it remains to be seen whether they prepare a rank turner. We reckon it should start turning more as the game progresses, but batters too will have a good time here. The pitch usually facilitates good bounce for the spinners and the fast bowlers. The weather in Mumbai for the five days of the Test is expected to be sunny, warm, and clear, with periods of light winds. It should be pleasant in the morning session. IND vs NZ Pitch Report The average score batting first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is 339. The highest total posted at the venue is India’s 631 versus England in 2016. This is unlikely to be a high-scoring Test, and the team batting first will look to set a score of around 350-400 runs. Batting in the first innings has been good here over the last six Tests, with 400-plus scores achieved five times in these matches. Toss: To Bat Both teams will be looking to bat first to put on a big score in the first innings and get ahead in the Test.

Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 31, Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:45 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : North Sydney Oval, North Sydney, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27 Sydney Thunder Women’s challenge to end the Hurricanes jinx Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. STW vs HHW Match Prediction & Analysis We have had a good start to the Women’s Big Bash League 2024, and there have been exciting games. In the 7th game, the Sydney Thunder Women will be up against the Hobart Hurricanes Women, aiming for their first win this year. The Hurricanes Women will feel confident having defeated the Sydney Thunder Women in their opening game and look to build on this momentum. TEAMS PREVIEW Sydney Thunder Preview Phoebe Litchfield will be upset with her team’s performance in their season opener. They batted poorly in the last game, going down by 31 runs. The top and the middle orders let the team down. Litchfield would like a strong comeback from her players as they take on the same opposition and have struggled against in recent seasons. Hobart Hurricanes Preview Elyse Villani will be proud of her team’s performance in the last game. They started as the underdogs in the last game but delivered a strong punch with the ball. Their record against Sydney Thunder Women adds to their confidence, and Villani would like a better show from her batters as they looked a bit rusty. Weather Conditions There would be odd clouds over Sydney, but the pitch would be good to bat on. The new ball would move around a bit in the early overs, and the bowlers must make an impact in the early overs. The side batting first will have to target a score of 160 runs, with the average first-innings score being 143 runs. STW vs HHW Pitch Report North Sydney Oval is a small ground, and batters have enjoyed scoring runs here. The shorter boundaries around the square allow batters to free their arms quickly. Fast bowlers get early assistance, but spinners have struggled to make an impact in the games. Toss: To Bowl Setting up a score on this track would be challenging as the ball would do a bit in the early overs. Bowling first is considered a safer option in T20 cricket, so we believe the side that wins the toss will opt for bowling first here.

United States of America vs Scotland, ICCCWCLT, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : United States of America vs Scotland𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 31, Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 21:00 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston`𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : ICC Cricket World Cup League Two, 2023-27 A chance of revenge for the USA against Scotland. United States of America vs Scotland TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. USA vs SCT Match Prediction & Analysis The ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 is in its final stage of group games. The USA, Scotland, and Nepal are currently playing a tri-series in Houston. With just two games left for the qualification, the chase to the top is on fire. The USA will play the 40th game of the series against Nepal at Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston on 31st October at 9 pm. TEAMS PREVIEW United States of America Preview The USA team must have finally caught some breath after some back-to-back setbacks. Andries Gous will open the innings with Shayan Jahangir. Though Gous failed to score in the last two games, he has 150 runs in 5 innings with two half-centuries. Jahangir scored a ton in the last game. He has 244 runs in the tournament with an average of 48.80. Skipper Monark Patel will come at number three. Scotland Preview Scotland has to win all their remaining games to top the group. They might need to bring a few players back into the team to make it happen. Charlie Tear will open the innings with Andrew Umeed. The duo scored an unbeaten opening partnership of 145 runs against the USA. Tear has 186 runs in 8 games while Ummed now has 120 in three. They should include Micheal English in the squad over Tear. English had scored a century on his debut against Namibia – the only game he played so far. Brandon McMullen will come at number three. He averages 28.14 in 9 games. Weather Conditions The weather will be sunny. The temperature will range between 25 and 30. The wind will be flowing from the west at 10-15 kmh. The stadium has been known for its batting-friendly pitches. Batsmen often enjoy good pace and bounce, making it conducive for stroke play. The ball tends to come onto the bat nicely, allowing for aggressive shots and high-scoring matches. As the game progresses and the pitch begins to wear, spinners can come into play. Mumbai’s hot and humid conditions can cause the pitch to deteriorate, leading to assistance for spinners, particularly in the latter stages USA vs SCT Pitch Report The 40th ODI of the series will be played at Prairie View Cricket Complex, Houston on 31st October at 9 pm. The venue has a capacity of 10,000 spectators and has hosted 7 ODIs, & 7 T20Is. The USA has recorded the highest total on the ground (328) against Oman. Toss: To Bat In 7 ODIs, the results have identically favored the teams chasing or defending the target on 3 occasions. The average first innings score is 238. The team winning the toss should bat first.

West Indies vs England, ENG vs WI 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : West Indies vs England 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 31, Thursday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 23:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Saint George, Antigua and Barbuda𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 1st ODI 2024 Livingstone to lead England in the absence of Jose Butler. West Indies vs England TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. WI vs ENG Match Prediction & Analysis West Indies is all set to welcome England for a three-match ODI and five-match T20I series after their 2-1 defeat against Sri Lanka in both series. The series’ first game will be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, on 1 November from 11:30 p.m. onwards. Jose Butler, who was set to make his comeback, has been ruled out of the series due to the calf injury he sustained earlier this year. Liam Livingstone has been named as the skipper for the visitors. TEAMS PREVIEW West Indies Preview West Indies players will have a huge task to travel back to Antigua from Sri Lanka after losing the series and facing England. The West Indies Cricket Board is yet to announce the squad, but it looks like they will go unchanged. Brandon King will open the innings with Evin Lewis. England Preview Ben Duckett will open the innings with Phill Salt. Duckett has been in outstanding form in white ball. In the 5 ODIs played this year, Duckett has scored 305 runs at a strike rate of 109.71. On the other hand, Salt is struggling with the bat scoring just 96 runs in 5 innings. Will Jacks will come at number three. Jacks has 156 runs this year in 5 ODIs at a strike rate of 99.36. Against West Indies, he has 116 runs and three wickets with the ball. Weather Conditions The weather will be sunny. The temperature will range between 25 and 30. The wind will be flowing from the west at 10-15 kmh. The stadium has been known for its batting-friendly pitches. Batsmen often enjoy good pace and bounce, making it conducive for stroke play. The ball tends to come onto the bat nicely, allowing for aggressive shots and high-scoring matches. WI vs ENG Pitch Report The 1st ODI of the series will be played at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, on 1 November from 11:30 p.m. onwards. The venue has a capacity of 10,000 spectators and has hosted 12 Tests, 37 ODIs, & 37 T20Is. West Indies have recorded the highest total on the ground (326) against England. Toss: To Bowl In 37 ODIs, the results have favored the teams chasing the target. The teams batting second have won the games 19 times. The average first innings score is 229. The team winning the toss should bowl first.

Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 30, Wednesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:40 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Allan Border Field, Albion, Australia 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Womens Big Bash League, 2024 Brisbane Heat Women have won four of their last five encounters against Melbourne Renegades Women. Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. BHW vs MRW Match Prediction & Analysis In the sixth match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL), Brisbane Heat Women will clash with Melbourne Renegades Women at the Allan Border Field this Wednesday. Brisbane have started their campaign with a confident win while the Renegades suffered a loss in their opening encounter. Brisbane have enjoyed great success against the Renegades in recent years and will start this encounter as the favorites. TEAMS PREVIEW Brisbane Heat Preview Brisbane Heat Women’s kicked off their WBBL 10 campaign with a solid 4-wicket win versus Adelaide Strikers Women at the Adelaide Oval. They were asked 134 to chase and with the help of Charli Knott’s unbeaten 44 off 30 balls, they overhauled the target with two overs to spare. Melbourne Renegades Preview Melbourne Renegades Women are coming off a 3-wicket loss to Sydney Sixers Women. On a good batting strip at the Adelaide Oval, the Renegades put up 178-8 on the board. That didn’t prove to be enough as the Sixers romped home with one over to spare. Melbourne Renegades Preview Melbourne Renegades Women are coming off a 3-wicket loss to Sydney Sixers Women. On a good batting strip at the Adelaide Oval, the Renegades put up 178-8 on the board. That didn’t prove to be enough as the Sixers romped home with one over to spare. Wareham was among the top batters for the Renegades last season and her being in form is a good sign for the team. Wareham also picked up 3-26 from 3 overs in the game, proving how valuable she is for the Renegades. Weather Conditions The Allan Border Field offers an ideal T20 surface, with help for both batters and bowlers. There is enough bounce, carry, and movement here for seamers to be interested all the time. Batters will also enjoy the bounce and pace here, as it allows them to cut and play their strokes freely. BHW vs MRW Pitch Report The average first innings score at the Allan Border Field is 138. Last season in the WBBL, the highest total posted here was Perth Scorchers Women’s 192-3 versus Brisbane Heat Women. Perth won that match by 39 runs. Toss: To Bowl 17 of the 29 matches played at the Allan Border Field in domestic women’s T20s have been won by the chasing side. The team winning the toss is likely to field first here

India Women vs New Zealand Women, IND-W vs NZ-W, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : India Women vs New Zealand Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 29, Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 13:30 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 3rd ODI 2024 The big fight after two competitive games India Women vs New Zealand Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. IND-W vs NZW Match Prediction & Analysis We are all set for a thrilling end to the three-match series, with the two teams level at 1-1 after the first two games. India Women suffered a 76-run loss in the last game to concede the lead to New Zealand Women. Poor bowling and batting from the Indians led to their loss, and the hosts will look to recover from that. The Kiwis will be happy with their form and aim to build on the momentum. TEAMS PREVIEW India Preview Harmanpreet Kaur will feel let down by her players in the last game. The batters and bowlers had a poor day at the office in the last game, and the team lost by a big margin. The side has struggled with its consistency in recent months. Their pride is at stake, and Kaur would like her players to mount a strong comeback and win this series. New Zealand Preview Sophie Devine’s team will be confident after their strong comeback in the last game. The team struggled in the first game and performed clinically in the last contest with the bat and the ball. They have put the hosts under pressure, and Devine would like to take advantage of that with a strong show. Weather Conditions The skies over Ahmedabad will be clear, and we expect a good batting surface. There will be a bit of slowness, creating doubt in batters’ minds. These are ideal bowling conditions for the spinners. The average first-inning score at this venue is 220 runs. The side batting first will be happy to have 260 on the board. IND-W vs NZW Pitch Report Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, offers something for the batters and bowlers. The wicket can surprise batters as the slowness makes the ball stop on them. Fast bowlers don’t have much going for them on this track. The ball turns sharply, making it a good track for the spinners. Toss: To Bat In the last two games, we have seen big wins for the teams that have batted first. The wicket was good to bat on in the first innings, and the character was changed in the second half. The team winning the toss won’t hesitate to bat first.

Bangladesh vs South Africa, BAN vs SA 2024, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Bangladesh vs South Africa𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 29, Tuesday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 09:30 AM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium, Chittagong, Bangladesh𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : 2nd Test 2024 Bangladesh are yet to beat South Africa in a Test match. Bangladesh vs South Africa TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. BAN vs RSA Match Prediction & Analysis After securing a commanding win in the first Test versus Bangladesh, the touring South African side will be eager to win the second Test too. A 2-0 win here will boost their chances of qualifying for the World Test Championship final. On the other hand, Bangladesh have plenty to address, especially within their top order, which must step up their game if they aspire to stage a comeback. TEAMS PREVIEW Bangladesh Preview Bangladesh will be sorely disappointed with their performance in the first Test of the series. They were bundled out for 106 in the first innings and were reeling at 112-6 in the second, before Mehidy Hasan Miraz (97) and Jaker Ali (58) helped take them to 307. That still wasn’t enough as South Africa cantered to a 7-wciket win. South Africa Preview South Africa couldn’t have asked for a better start to their white ball tour of Bangladesh. Despite missing regular captain Temba Bavuma and despite having a relatively inexperienced batting unit, they put up a spirited performance to register an emphatic 7-wicket win. Weather Conditions The pitch at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium will favor spinners. However, it won’t be as difficult for batting as the pitch in Dhaka. The first two days of the Tests will be the best time to bat. As the match progresses, the ball will grip the surface and turn more. Seamers too will find movement off the pitch in the morning session. The weather in Chattogram throughout the Test will be hot and humid with sunshine and a few clouds. The sun will beat on hard during the day and players might tire out quickly. There is no forecast of rain so we should get an uninterrupted game. BAN vs RSA Pitch Report The average first innings score at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium is 380. This is more or less what both teams will target in their first innings. It won’t be easy, though, once the pitch breaks and starts to turn. Toss: To Bat 10 of the 24 Tests played at the Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram have been won by the team batting first; 7 have been won by the fielding side and 7 have been drawn. We reckon, both teams will look to bat first and put on a decent total to get ahead in the game.

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : Oct 28, Monday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 12:40 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Blundstone Arena, Bellerive, Australia𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Womens Big Bash League, 2024 Hobart Hurricanes Women’s challenge to leverage home advantage Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. HH-W vs ST-W Match Prediction & Analysis It is the first leg of the league games in Women’s Big Bash League 2024, and the Hobart Hurricanes Women would be up against Sydney Thunder Women in the 4th game. It will be the first game for both teams, and they are looking forward to making a good start. The Hurricanes exited in the first-round last season, while the Sydney Thunder Women lost in the Eliminator and aim to start the tournament positively. TEAMS PREVIEW Hobart Hurricanes Preview Elyse Villani’s team struggled last year and exited in the first round. The last few seasons have been bad for the team as they have become the perennial bottom hunters in the points table. Villani would hope for a better show from her players. A good start is crucial, and she would like her team to draw inspiration from their good record against the Sydney Thunder Women. Sydney Thunder Preview Tahlia Wilson is the side’s captain this season, replacing Heather Knight. Last year, the team made it to the Eliminator but had a poor outing against Brisbane Heat Women. They have a poor record against the Hobart Hurricanes Women, and Wilson would like to turn that in with a good show at their season opener. Weather Conditions Hobart will have overcast skies, making the conditions favorable for the bowlers. Batters would find the conditions challenging during the game, and they would need to play to the merit of the ball. The average first-innings score here is 149 runs, and the first side to bat will need 160 on the board. HH-W vs ST-W Pitch Report Bellerive Oval, Hobart, is a small ground. The short square boundaries offer lots of scoring opportunities to the batters. The wicket offers early assistance to the fast bowlers, who have done well here. There is little on this surface for the spinners, who have gone for runs in most games.