Cricket Match Prediction | T20 Spring Challenge 2024 | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | Match 16 | Oct 16 – Can STW get their first win?

STW vs PSW Match Analysis

The 16th T20 Spring Challenge 2024 match will take place on October 16, 2024, at 09:30 AM in Cricket Central, Sydney where Sydney Thunder Women and Perth Scorchers Women will face each other. The hosts, Sydney Thunder Women, are currently at the bottom of the points table, having lost both of their first two matches and remain the only team in the tournament yet to secure a win.

The Perth Scorchers Women aren’t far from the bottom either, with just one win from three matches. Several teams, also stuck on two points, still have a couple of games in hand, giving them better chances of making the playoffs than the women in orange.

STW vs PSW Team Preview & Squads

Sydney Thunder Women

Sydney Thunder were completely outplayed by Brisbane Heat in their opening match of the tournament. The defeat was so heavy that they struggled to bounce back in time to put up a strong fight against the ACT women, resulting in a second consecutive loss.

With 55 and 42 runs for STW, respectively, Anika Learoyd and Georgia Voll are the Thunder crew’s top run scorers. The wicketkeeper and skipper, Tahlia Wilson, is yet to settle in and is due for a huge innings at the top of the order.

In terms of bowling, Samantha Bates made an impression early in the innings by putting the Melbourne players a little off-balance with her excellent display of spin bowling. On a useful surface in Sydney, Jade Allen and Georgia Voll rolled their arms over and made the occasional breakthrough, but as bowlers, Sydney Thunder have been mainly lackluster.

Sydney Thunder Women Squads

Sydney Thunder Women

TB Wilson, Tahlia Wilson, Georgia Adams, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Georgia Voll, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Taneale Peschel, Jade Allen, Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Ebony Hoskin, Ella Briscoe, Sienna Eve. 

Perth Scorchers Women

Perth Scorchers Women began their campaign with a loss, falling to the Strikers at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide. Chasing a target of 151, they faltered despite a strong foundation laid by Maddy Darke and Ines McKeon at the top order, ultimately falling 15 runs short. Their bowling lacked bite, with Bhavi Devchand being the only standout, claiming three wickets. 

Chloe Piparo has been a standout for PSW, scoring 110 runs in 3 matches with an impressive average of 55 and a strike rate of 148.64. Maddy Darke has also contributed with 68 runs in 3 games, maintaining an average of 22.67 and a strike rate of 101.49. Both players are key to the team’s batting strength. 

Charis Bekker has played a key role for Perth Scorchers Women with 3 wickets in 3 matches, maintaining an economical rate of 7.25 and a strike rate of 24. Bhavi Devchand has also made an impact, claiming 3 wickets in just 2 matches with an economy of 8.25 and a remarkable strike rate of 10.66, showcasing their effectiveness in the bowling attack.

Perth Scorchers Women Squads

Perth Scorchers Women

Mikayla Hinkley, Zoe Britcliffe, Rebecca McGrath, Chloe Piparo, Bhavi Devchand, Ines Mckeon, Charis Bekker, Chloe Bartholomew, Lilly Mills, Morgan Pires, Shay Manolini, Stella Campbell, Maddy Darke.

Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women outfield report

Cricket Central, Sydney

For good reason, teams have been favored to chase throughout the competition. The team chasing has won 8 of the 13 games that have been played thus far. Partially cloudy conditions are predicted, particularly in the morning, but maybe the clouds will clear in time for the game to start. There are very few facts on the likely behavior of this surface because the venue is very young.  

STW vs PSW Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It’s going to be their first meeting.

STW vs PSW Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Perth Scorchers Women have a 51% 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.