WBBL Match Prediction | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | Women’s Big Bash League 2024 | Match 16 | Nov 07 – Can BH-W defeat the Table topper ST-W?

ST-W vs BH-W Match Analysis

The Sydney Thunder Women and Brisbane Heat Women will play each other in the 16th Match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 on November 7, 2024, at 12:05 PM at W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth. The Sydney Thunder Women are leading the standings with 4 points from three games and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of 1.158. 

Meanwhile, the Brisbane Heat Women sit in fourth place, also with 4 points from four matches and a lower NRR of 0.133. The Heat have faced back-to-back losses and need to regain momentum to climb higher in the rankings.

ST-W vs BH-W Team Preview & Squads

Sydney Thunder Women

Sydney Thunder Women have secured victories in two of their three matches, including a dominant 64-run win over Adelaide Strikers Women. In their last match at North Sydney Oval, Thunder set an imposing total of 212-5 and then bowled out the Strikers for just 148.

Georgia Voll scored an incredible 92 off just 55 balls to lead the game in scoring. Heather Knight (31 off 15) and captain Phoebe Litchfield (49 off 31) both made significant contributions. Throughout the season, these three have been the ST-W’s reliable hitters. However, they will also be looking for some runs from Tahlia Wilson and Chamari Athapaththu.

With eight wickets at an economy rate of 5.63 in three innings, Samantha Bates has been the team’s standout bowler. With four wickets apiece, Shabnim Ismail, Hannah Darlington, and Chamari Athapaththu have also contributed to the total.

Sydney Thunder Women Squads

Sydney Thunder Women

Georgia Adams, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Claire Moore, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson, Chamari Athapaththu, Saskia Horley, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Taneale Peschel, Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Shabnim Ismail, Ella Briscoe, and Sienna Eve. 

Brisbane Heat Women

Brisbane Heat Women began their campaign with two straight wins but have since endured consecutive losses, the latest being against Perth Scorchers Women at the W.A.C.A. Chasing a target of 143 set by the home team, the Heat were bowled out for 114, resulting in a 28-run defeat.

The problem for Brisbane is that they are now depending too much on two batters: Laura Harris (101 runs in 4 innings at 187) and Grace Harris (124 runs in 4 innings with a strike rate of 133). Jess Jonassen and Georgia Redmayne have shown promise in spurts, but they must be reliable. Charli Knott and Jemimah Rodrigues are also worth watching since they both can make game-winning knocks.

With five wickets apiece, Shikha Pandey and Nicola Hancock have been the most impressive bowlers. Grace Parsons, who took four wickets at an economy of 6.23, has also performed admirably for BH-W.

Brisbane Heat Women Squads

Brisbane Heat Women

Shikha Pandey, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jemimah Rodrigues, Georgia Redmayne, Lucy Hamilton, Laura Harris, Mikayla Wrigley, Nicola Hancock, Ruby Strange, Grace Parsons, Jess Jonassen, Nadine de Klerk, Charli Knott, Grace Harris, Lucinda Bourke, and Sianna Ginger.

Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women outfield report 

Western Australia Cricket Association Ground, Perth

The side batting first has easily won both of the WBBL games played at the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth. Therefore, we believe that both teams will try to bat first in this match. It will be largely gloomy and windy in Perth during the game. Since there is no chance of rain, the game should go until the end.

For domestic matches, the W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth typically provides a very level surface. Seamers will love bowling here all day long, especially when the ball is new, because of the pitch’s good bounce and carry.

ST-W vs BH-W Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

Brisbane Heat Women won 4 matches in their last five games and Sydney Thunder Women won one.

Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Sydney Thunder 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.