TOP STORIES

WBBL 2023: Hobart Hurricanes Women to confront Melbourne Stars Women

Thursday, 02-Nov-2023
News

In the 20th match of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League, Hobart Hurricanes Women will be clashing with Melbourne Stars Women on Thursday at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Hobart Hurricanes Women had their last match against Sydney Thunder Women which they won by (24) runs to muster much-needed confidence for themselves. Hobart Hurricanes Women are on the fifth place in the points table after having secured two victories from their past four matches. They have four points followed by the negative NRR of -1.183. Melbourne Stars Women, on the other hand, are in a slightly tricky situation after their two victories from their last five matches. Melbourne Stars Women suffered defeat in their last match against Perth Scorchers Women as they are hoping to return to winning ways. For Hobart Hurricanes, Lizelle Lee and Elyse Villani will be crucial as they have been the top-scorer for team in their previous matches. For Melbourne Stars Women, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey will be important. 

Hobart Hurricanes Women Probable XI: Lizelle Lee (wk), Elyse Villani (c), Bryony Smith, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail, Maisy Gibson

Melbourne Stars Women Probable XI: Sophia Dunkley, Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Maia Bouchier, Nicole Faltum (wk), Kim Garth, Sophie Reid, Sasha Moloney, Rhys McKenna, Sophie Day

 

 

 

Tags

More News

News

IRE vs ENG, 1st T20I: Everything you need to know

13 hrs ago

Ireland will take on England in the first T20I of their three-match series on Wednesday at The Village in Dublin. The series is historic, as England, for the first time, are playing against Ireland in Ireland in a T20I series. Ireland will be led by experienced Paul Stirling, who will be assisted by seasoned players such as Ross Adair, Craig Yo...


News

"Pakistan are no match": Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly

14 hrs ago

Defending champions India didn't come across any challenge from bitter rivals Pakistan in their clash on Sunday as they effortlessly beat the men in green to register a splendid seven-wicket win at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. India's spin attack laid the foundation for an assertive win, imploding Pakistan to 127/9 (20) and ripping through their ...


News

Afghanistan's Naveen-ul-Haq out of Asia Cup 2025

16 hrs ago

Afghanistan fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq has been ruled out for the rest of the Asia Cup 2025, with Abdollah Ahmadzai being named as his replacement. Afghanistan Cricket Board has confirmed that Naveen-ul-Haq hasn't yet recovered from a shoulder injury, due to which he will miss the tournament in its entirety.

"Naveen will continue to under...


News

India women seek redemption against dominant Australia

16 hrs ago

India women are going through a challenging period after suffering a defeat in the first of the three-match ODI series against Australia on Sunday in Chandigarh. They now find themselves under huge pressure as they prepare to face Australia in the second ODI on Wednesday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, New Chandigarh. Heading into the seri...


News

Ravichandran Ashwin lambasts Pakistan following their defeat to India

17 hrs ago

The Asia Cup 2025 clash between India and Pakistan on Sunday in Dubai was a one‑sided affair, with India overpowering Pakistan in all departments. India chased down 127/9 in no time, winning by seven wickets with 4.1 overs to spare. Reacting to India's victory, former India all‑rounder Ravichandran Ashwin slammed Pakistan, ripping into their ba...