Cricket Match Prediction | T20 Spring Challenge 2024 | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 2nd Semi-Final | Oct 19 – Who do you think will seal their position in the final?

HHW vs MSW Match Analysis

The 2nd Semi-Final T20 Spring Challenge 2024 match will occur on October 19, 2024, at 09:30 AM in Cricket Central, Sydney where Hobart Hurricanes Women and Melbourne Stars Women will face each other.

Hobart Hurricanes Women finished the group stage in second place with three wins and one loss. 

Meanwhile, the Melbourne Stars Women were just below them in third place, also with the same number of wins and losses. 

With not much separating the two teams, we can expect an exciting knockout match.

HHW vs MSW Team Preview & Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Women

The Hobart Hurricanes Women have enjoyed an excellent season, showcasing strong batting performances consistently. They aim to deliver another comprehensive performance in the semifinals.

In this series, HHW’s most productive bat has been opener Lizelle Lee, who has scored 167 runs at a strike rate of 141 in 4 innings. Ruth Johnston comes next, scoring 95 runs at 123 in 4 innings.

This time, Hobart’s bowlers have been crucial to their success, as nearly every player has been among the wickets. Nicola Carey and Molly Strano each had five wickets. Julia Cavanough, Hayley Silver-holmes, and Lauren Smith are other useful choices who take wickets and keep things tight. 

Hobart Hurricanes Women Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Women Squads

Heather Graham, Julia Cavanough, Callie Wilson, Emma Manix-Geeves, Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Beth Lane, Nicola Carey, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Elyse Villani, Tabatha Saville, Lizelle Lee, Lauren Smith. 

Melbourne Stars Women

The Melbourne Stars Women began their campaign with a loss but quickly bounced back with three consecutive victories. They’ve gained momentum and appear to be in strong shape heading into the finals.

As anticipated, Meg Lanning, who has a ton of experience, has guided this batting unit expertly. With a strike rate of 140, the standout Australian batter has scored 131 runs in 4 innings. The middle-order play of Sophie Reid and Tess Flintoff has been excellent, contributing to the innings’ cohesiveness. 

Sophie Day has been MSW’s most impressive bowler, taking six wickets at an economy of 6.68 in four innings. Tess Flintoff, Sasha Moloney, and Hasrat Gill have all contributed significant hits as well.

Melbourne Stars Women Squads

Melbourne Stars Women Squads

Holly Spencer, Rhys McKenna, Tess Flintoff, Sophie Reid, Maisy Gibson, Indigo Noble, Meg Lanning, Zoe Samuel, Mia Perrin, Sasha Moloney, Hasrat Gill, Olivia Henry, and Sophie Day.

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women outfield report 

Cricket Central, Sydney

In three of the four T20 Spring Challenge games held at Cricket Central, the pursuing team has prevailed. Consequently, both captains would probably desire to bowl first in this match.

Cloudy skies with a chance of a few showers in the morning will greet Sydney for the game.

The field at Cricket Central is perfect for bowling. Seafarers can gain significant assistance here, particularly in the first innings.  

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It will be their first match.

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Hobart Hurricanes Women have a 58% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.