HBHW vs MLSW Match Preview
The Hurricanes had a less-than-perfect start to the season, but have managed to get back to form just at the right time.
Heather Graham and Mignon du Preez have been solid in the middle order for the Hurricanes, and have often covered up the shortcomings of the top order. Ruth Johnston has been a big disappointment, while Elyse Villani hasn’t been able to convert her starts into big scores.
Spinners Molly Strano and Maisy Gibson have taken the bulk of the wickets, while Graham and Nicola Carey have played a good supporting role.
The Stars haven’t been consistent on the season, and that lack of consistency shows in its standing on the points table.
Annabel Sutherland was once again excellent in the previous game, scoring an unbeaten 62 of just 29 deliveries, which single-handedly helped the Stars gain 2 points.
She also picked up 3 wickets in the first innings, along with Sasha Moloney, and restricted the opposition batters. Moloney and Sutherland are the top wicket-takers for the Stars this season, while Sutherland is also the top scorer in the team.
Weather Report
The temperature is likely to remain below the 20-degree mark. The skies will be overcast throughout the day, and we might see a few interruptions due to rain.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Latrobe has something for everyone in it. While the batters will be able to go through with their shots, the quicker bowlers will enjoy the consistent bounce and pace. As the game progresses, the spinners will be able to extract turn from the pitch.
Notable stats
Sutherland's All-Round Performance
Annabel Sutherland has scored 248 runs in the last 10 matches, at an average of 41. She has also taken 15 wickets in the same duration, with an excellent strike rate of less than 14.
Molly Strano’s Excellent Bowling
Molly Strano has been the mainstay of Hobart Hurricanes’ bowling. She has picked up 15 wickets in the last 10 matches, with an economy rate of just over 5, and a strike rate of 12.4.
Team News
There are no reports of any injuries from either of the teams. We are therefore likely to see an unchanged eleven from both sides.
HBHW vs MLSW Probable 11
HBHW Playing 11
- Elyse Villani (C)
- Heather Graham
- Nicola Carey
- Mignon du Preez
- Lizelle Lee (Wk)
- Ruth Johnston
- Hayley Jensen
- Maisy Gibson
- Naomi Stalenberg
- Amy Smith
- Molly Strano
MLSW Playing 11
- Lauren Winfield-Hill
- Alice Capsey
- Bess Heath
- Annabel Sutherland
- Tess Flintoff
- Nicole Faltum (C)
- Kim Garth
- Sophie Reid
- Sasha Moloney
- Sophie Day
- Rhys McKenna
Dream11 Prediction
The Hobart Hurricanes are likely to win this match. The Stars haven’t been consistent enough this season, and owe its recent successes to just a couple of individual performances. As a team, the Hobart Hurricanes appear much stronger.
Top Picks
Annabel Sutherland: Her exploits in the recent matches speak volumes about her abilities. She has been the driving force in whatever limited success the Stars have achieved this season.
Sasha Maloney: She has been pretty economical with her bowling this season. In the last 10 games, she has picked up 14 wickets.
Mignon du Preez: Du Preez has scored 200 runs at a strike rate of 119 in the last 10 matches, and is one of the top-performing batters in the Hurricanes’ side.
HBHW vs MLSW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: L Winfeld
Batters: L Lee, E Villani, M Du Preez, A Capsey
All-rounders: A Sutherland (C), H Graham (VC), N Carey
Bowlers: M Strano, S Moloney, M Gibson
