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WBBL 2023: Hobart Hurricanes Women clash with Sydney Thunder Women

Monday, 30-Oct-2023
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In the 17th match of the ongoing Women’s Big bash League, Hobart Hurricanes Women will be coming against Sydney Thunder Women on Monday at Aurora Stadium in Launceston. Hobart Hurricanes Women continue to be in trouble with two defeats from their past three matches. Yet, Hobart Hurricanes Women will be happy & confident after their victory in their last match against Adelaide Strikers Women. The match had been reduced to (8) overs per side due to rain as Hobart Hurricanes Women successfully chased down the target of (75) in (7) overs. Hobart Hurricanes Women have a lot to cover as they would again hope to continue with the momentum. Skipper Elyse Villani, Bryony Smith and Lizelle Lee will be crucial for the side. On the other hand, Sydney Thunder Women have kept themselves in an upward trend with their two victories from their past two matches. In their last match, Sydney Thunder Women thrashed Melbourne Renegades Women by (8) wickets to remain strong. Chamari Athapaththu will be expected to continue with her rhythm as she had scored (80) runs in the previous match. 

Hobart Hurricanes Women Probable XI: Lizelle Lee (wk), Elyse Villani (c), Bryony Smith, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Naomi Stalenberg, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail

Sydney Thunder Women Probable XI: Tahlia Wilson (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight (c), Marizanne Kapp, Anika Learoyd, Olivia Porter, Claire Moore, Hannah Darlington, Samantha Bates, Ebony Hoskin

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