• Match: HBH-W vs SYS-W, 38th Match, WBBL 2023
• Date and Time: November 13, 07:10 am GMT / 12:40 pm IST / 06:10 pm local time
• Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

In the 38th match of Women’s Big Bash League season 9, the Sydney Sixers (SYS-W) are set to face the Hobart Hurricanes (HBH-W) at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. Having convincingly defeated the Hurricanes by 57 runs in their previous encounter, the Sixers aim to extend their three-match winning streak, keeping their aspirations alive in the ongoing tournament.

Meanwhile, the Hurricanes have experienced an unpredictable season, securing three victories out of eight games and currently holding the sixth position in the points table. Eager to retaliate against their recent loss to the Sixers, the Hurricanes strive to stay in contention for the playoffs. However, the team must address certain aspects, particularly in the bowling department, to regain momentum.

Hobart Hurricanes: Elyse Villani (Captain), Bryony Smith, Lizelle Lee (Wicket-Keeper), Naomi Stalenberg, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail, Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Maisy Gibson.

Sydney Sixers Women: Ellyse Perry (Captain), Kate Pelle (Wicket-Keeper), Suzie Bates, Kate Peterson, Erin Burns, Ashleigh Gardner, Chloe Tryon, Maitlan Brown, Jess Kerr, Lauren Cheatle, Jade Allen

Having effortlessly defeated Hobart Hurricanes Women in Match 33, Sydney Sixers Women are expected to maintain their dominance in this head-to-head encounter. With the Hurricanes currently facing a run of poor form, and the Sixers eyeing their fourth consecutive victory, our prediction favors Sydney Sixers Women to secure the win.

The pitch at the venue is well balanced, evident from the fact that in 36 WBBL games, 15 victories have been achieved by teams bowling first. The prevailing trend suggests that the most likely choice for the team winning the toss would be to opt for bowling first.

The Bellerive Oval pitch, while generally favoring batters with its slower speed, can be a bit unpredictable as it occasionally slows down. Despite its balanced nature, the first innings typically sees a score of around 150 runs. In Hobart, the weather is expected to be somewhat cloudier and cooler, adding an additional element to the playing conditions.

• Stadium: Bellerive Oval
• City: Hobart
• Capacity: 20,000
• Measures: 135.5m square, 175m straight
• Ends: Church Street End, River End
• Hosts to: Tasmania, Hobart Hurricanes
• Also Hosts: Australian Rules (Clarence ‘Roos [SFL], Tasmanian Devils [VFL])