Discover who won the 30th match between Sydney Thunder Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women in the WBBL 2023 on November 09. Get detailed insights and fantasy tips for this exciting clash. Match information Match: Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 30. Date: November 9, Thursday. Time: 06:25 AM GMT / 02:25 […]
August 22, 2024
Discover who won the 30th match between Sydney Thunder Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women in the WBBL 2023 on November 09. Get detailed insights and fantasy tips for this exciting clash.
Match: Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 30.
Date: November 9, Thursday.
Time: 06:25 AM GMT / 02:25 PM LOCAL, 10.00 AM (BD) Time
Venue: Star Sports Network and FanCode
Match number 30 in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) showcased a showdown between the Sydney Thunder Women and the Hobart Hurricanes Women at the Cricket Central Stadium in Sydney on Thursday, November 9. The Sydney Thunder Women entered the contest riding high after a hard-fought eight-run victory against the Brisbane Heat, eager to carry their momentum forward.
In contrast, the Hobart Hurricanes Women approached the game following a disappointing six-wicket defeat at the hands of the Heat in their previous outing. With the 30th Match now concluded, observing how both teams performed against each other was intriguing.
SYDNEY THUNDER WOMEN: Sydney had been in exceptional form, and much of their success was attributed to the outstanding performance of Chamari Athapaththu. The Sri Lankan all-rounder had already accumulated an impressive 304 runs that season, a remarkable improvement considering she managed just 133 runs throughout the entire last season with the Renegades. Unsurprisingly, Athapaththu was recognized as the standout player in the WBBL.
Rachel Wilson had found her rhythm at precisely the right moment, amassing 233 runs. Her unbeaten 83 in the previous game underscored her excellent batting form, and she, along with Athapaththu, could arguably have been considered the league’s best opening pair. While Litchfield (190 runs) and Knight (123 runs) had also contributed valuable runs, there was room for improvement in the middle order, particularly with Kapp (29) and Learoyd (48) expected to make more significant contributions.
Darlington, known for her reliability in securing at least two wickets per Match, performed admirably, with nine wickets for 198 runs. She stood out as the Thunder’s top bowler, with a considerable gap to the next-best performer, Kapp (5 wickets for 152 runs). Johnson was also making progress with figures of 4 wickets for 90 runs, though it remained a puzzle why Bates bowled 22 overs, as her performance had been lackluster, yielding just one wicket for 170 runs.
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HOBART HURRICANES WOMEN: The Hurricanes had an impressive run of three consecutive victories against the Strikers, Thunder, and Stars, making them appear formidable. However, a recent loss to the Heat brought them back down to earth, but the Hurricanes remained a force to be reckoned with.
Elyse Villani undeniably stood as the driving force behind the Hurricanes’ solid cricket performance, contributing significantly to their three victories. She accumulated 217 runs, displaying remarkable consistency, with her lowest score being 39 runs and her highest an unbeaten 58*. While Leah Lee made a decent contribution with 135 runs, her scores were erratic, ranging from 91 to 17 to 1 in her last three games. The Hurricanes would have been more formidable if they could rely on Lee as consistently as they did on Villani.
Despite some underwhelming performances from players like Bryony Smith (26), Heather Graham (46), and Nicola Carey (42), the team found a silver lining in Rachel Stalenberg, who added 100 runs to their tally.
While the Hurricanes’ bowling had shown promise, there was room for improvement. With seven wickets for 123 runs at an economy rate of 6.83, Molly Strano delivered some commendable performances. However, it was evident that the team needed to enhance its collective bowling effort, as their best performance included taking just 7 wickets. Shabnim Ismail contributed well with 5 wickets for 146 runs, but Heather Graham conceded too many runs, giving away three wickets for 177 runs.
| Matches Played | 15 |
| Sydney Thunder Women Won | 10 |
| Hobart Hurricanes Women Won | 05 |
Sydney Thunder Women: Heather Knight (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Hannah Darlington, Phoebe Litchfield, Marizanne Kapp, Olivia Porter, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Samantha Bates
Hobart Hurricanes Women: Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee (wk), Heather Graham, Bryony Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Shabnim Ismail, Amy Smith, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Maisy Gibson.
The pitch at the Cricket Central Stadium in Sydney was batsman-friendly, setting the stage for a high-scoring contest. Choosing to bat first after winning the toss might have been a wise strategy in such conditions.
