WBBL 2024: Match 33, ST-W vs MS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women?

Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars. (Source – Getty Images)

Sydney Thunder (ST-W) have had a spectacular WBBL 2024 (Women’s Big Bash League) season so far, winning five out of their eight matches and their last game against city-rivals Sixers was called off due to rain. Now, with 11 points to their name in eight games, Thunder are currently at the top of the points table and will next challenge Melbourne Stars (MS-W), on Wednesday, November 20, at the Drummoyne Oval, in Sydney.

Meanwhile, the Stars had an underwhelming season as the Annabel Sutherland-led side is at the bottom of the table. They lost four back-to-back games and are on the verge of elimination. None of their plans worked well in these games as the team would be hoping to improve both their batting and bowling performance.

Match Details

Pitch Report

The surface at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, is one that is quite balanced, a pitch that could help the batters and the bowlers equally. Hence, bowling first will be wise and anything over 150 runs can prove to be a good total at this venue.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder Women:

Georgia Voll, Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield (c), Georgia Adams, Anika Learoyd, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.

Melbourne Stars Women:

Yastika Bhatia (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Deepti Sharma, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day.

Click Here: WBBL 2024 Points Table

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Georgia Voll

Young opener Georgia Voll had a stellar season so far, scoring 288 runs in eight matches at a strike rate of 146.93. She is currently the fourth-leading run-scorer of the tournament and is one of the big reasons behind Sydney’s success so far.

Also Check: Most Runs in WBBL 2024

Probable Best Bowler: Samantha Bates 

Spinner Samantha Bates picked up 17 wickets in eight matches and with that, she is currently the joint-leading wicket-taker of the tournament. The 28-year-old has been exceptional and will hope to keep up with the momentum.

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Today’s Match Prediction: Sydney Thunder women to win the match

Scenario 1

Sydney Thunder Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 30-40

MS-W: 125-145

Sydney Thunder Women win the match

Scenario 2

Melbourne Stars Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

Powerplay: 40-50

ST-W: 140-160

Sydney Thunder Women win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.