HBHW vs ADSW 38th Match Prediction

HBHW vs ADSW Team Previews

Hobart Hurricanes Women

The Hurricanes have had a bit of an up and down schedule lately, but even if the win over the Renegades was encouraging, there are still a few issues. There’s a lack of consistent batting, as no one can seem to put together a few reliable batting performances.

Lizelle Lee has dropped off from her great form, making only 15 runs in her last two matches, and even though Elyse Villani made a nice 41*, we want to see her do that against tougher squads. Heather Graham and Mignon du Preez are still batting well, especially du Preez, who made 73* against the Heat.

Much of the bowling will be down to spinner Molly Strano, who recently took 4/16 against the Renegades and is now the all-time WBBL wicket-taker. Graham had three matches without a wicket, but took 2/11 vs. the Renegades. Graham is a fantastic allrounder, but we worry about her facing great teams like the Strikers.

Adelaide Strikers Women

Adelaide is by far a strong candidate for hosting the trophy at the end of the season, as they are playing in perfect harmony right now. The team has won four of its last five games, with the one loss being a surprise defeat to the Stars.

The Strikers are so lethal because the top-order and middle-order batters are full of talent. The team’s top scorers are currently Katie Mack (227 runs) and Madeline Penna (225 runs), but they aren’t the only ones capable of making big scores.

Deandra Dottin and Bridget Patterson have both emerged as dangerous batters in recent games, as Dottin’s 68* against the Scorchers proved she’s not to be taken lightly. She had been a bit quiet at the crease before this, but we also knew she could make a huge score. Patterson rarely makes giant runs, but is incredibly consistent.

For the bowlers, the leading wicket-takers for the team are Amanda-Jade Wellington (15) and Megan Schutt (14), and the Strikers will really have to rely on these two to ensure the Hurricanes don’t get comfortable.

Jemma Barsby has been steadily improving as well, and this is good news for the Strikers, as they need to ensure that all 20 overs have reliable bowlers. Barsby has picked up 5/59 in her last three matches. Darcie Brown had been bowling very well for a while, although her 0/88 in her last three games is pretty poor.