HBHW vs MLRW Match Prediction & Betting Tips - Nov 23, 2023
As we near the end of the group stage in the ongoing WBBL, the Hobart Hurricanes W are still trying to enter the top 5 as they host the Melbourne Renegades at the Bellerive Oval on Thursday.
Hobart Hurricanes W vs Melbourne Renegades W head-to-head record
Both teams have played 17 matches against each other to date. The Hurricanes have an advantage here with 11 wins, while the Renegades have won just 6.
Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades Live-streaming and Broadcast
This match can be live-streamed on the FanCode App or can be watched live on the Star Sports Network.
HBHW vs MLRW Team Previews
Hobart Hurricanes Women
The Hurricanes defeated the Renegades in a reverse fixture on Sunday and are now 6th on the points table with 11 points. They trail the Sixers, which has played a game more, by 1 point, and have a good chance of overtaking them and getting a toehold in the playoffs.
All eyes will once again be on Lizelle Lee and Elyse Villani as they once again open the batting for the Hurricanes. The duo has been playing consistently well and will once again look to give the team a brisk start. The middle-order batting remains an area of concern for the team as Bryony Smith and Naomi Stalenberg remain rather inconsistent.
Nicola Carey has emerged as a dependable all-rounder, scoring 141 runs and picking up 9 wickets. Heather Graham has struggled with the bat but has bowled well so far. Her spell of 3 wickets for 12 runs paved the way for an easy win over the Renegades on Sunday.
She now has a total of 16 wickets in this tournament and will join Shabnim Ismail with the new ball. Molly Strano is the specialist spinner on the team with 13 wickets.
Hobart Hurricanes Women Playing 11
Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee, Bryony Smith, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Naomi Stalenberg, Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail, Maisy Gibson.
Melbourne Renegades Women
As its campaign nears its end, the Melbourne Renegades will be very disappointed with the way things have panned out. They had one of the strongest teams on paper and yet have struggled to perform on the field. As a result, they are likely to finish with a wooden spoon.
Harmanpreet Kaur has been the top performer for the Renegades this season. She has scored 320 runs at an average of 32.00 and has also picked up 7 wickets. Hayley Matthews and Georgia Wareham are the other two quality all-rounders on the team, picking up 12 and 10 wickets respectively.
Tammy Beaumont's form at the top of the order has been rather patchy as she is yet to score a half-century even after 12 innings. The bowling has been rather disappointing too. While Sarah Coyte has picked up 12 wickets, the other specialist bowlers including Sara Kennedy and Georgia Prestwidge have struggled to deliver the goods.
Melbourne Renegades Women Playing 11
Hayley Matthews, Tammy Beaumont, Harmanpreet Kaur, Georgia Wareham, Jess Duffin, Courtney Webb, Josephine Dooley, Emma De Broughe, Sarah Coyte, Georgia Prestwidge, Sara Kennedy.
HBHW vs MLRW Toss Prediction
The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first.
Read our guide on toss predictions to learn how we analyze and come up with our tips.
Pitch and Conditions
The pitch at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart is well-balanced and we can expect an even contest between the bat and the ball. The average first-inning score during the 3 matches played here this season is around 134. But the team batting first will need to score at least 150 to give the bowlers a good chance at defending.
The new ball will move a bit early on in the match and the batters will need to tread carefully.
However, as the game progresses, the surface evens out and gets easier to bat on. The weather will remain clear and the temperature will remain below the 20-degree mark.
HBHW vs MLRW Betting Tips
While there is a lot to be desired from the Hurricanes’ performance this season, we feel that they have an edge in this contest. They have defeated the Renegades just over the weekend and will have the confidence to do so again. On the other hand, the Renegades are likely to struggle further.
Bet on the Hobart Hurricanes W to win.
Bonus Cricket Bets
All the 3 matches played on this ground during this season have ended with an aggregate score of under 289. As the batting on both sides isn’t the best, we are predicting a similar outcome for this match.
Molly Strano has been bowling well in the last couple of matches and has picked up 5 wickets in the last 2 matches. As the pitch at the Bellerive Oval is a bit slow, there are chances that Strano will bowl another good spell.
Who will win HBHW vs MLRW
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