WBBL 2022: Match 25, MS-W vs ST-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women?

With just three points from five games, Melbourne Stars find themselves in the sixth spot on the 2022 Women’s Big Bash points table while Sydney Thunders are seventh on the table with the same amount of points from six matches. Thus, it’s needless to say that both teams will come hard at each other on October 31 to change the scenario and move closer to the playoff spot.

Stars are coming into the match after a massive six-wicket win over their crosstown rivals Melbourne Renegades in the last match. The Nicole Faltum-led side completely dominated Renegades and got the much-needed win to revamp their poor start.

Now, despite their win in the previous match, batting remains to be a concern for Stars. Annabel Sutherland stepped up in the last match but her strike rate is something that the 21-year-old needs to work on. When it comes to bowling, Thunder completely dominated the last time these two sides met. Thus, there remains to be a lot of room for improvement for Stars.

Now, despite being a strong team on paper, Thunder’s failed to replicate that on the pitch in the last game. The Rachael Haynes-led side lost to Brisbane Heat in their previous fixture as their middle-order batters completely failed to capitalize on a good start. Phoebe Litchfield and Lea Tahuhu are in great form while others have looked pretty average so far.

Match Details

Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women, Match 25, WBBL 2022

Venue: Eastern Oval, Ballarat

Date and Time: October 31, 9:30 AM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming Details: Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv app

Pitch Report

The pitch offers assistance to both batters and bowlers. The spinners tend to get more support than the pacers but anyone bowling the right length and line can do well. Fielding first will be the obvious choice for the captain winning the toss.

Probable Playing XIs for MS-W vs ST-W

Melbourne Stars:

Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Nicole Faltum (w/c), Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Sophie Reid

Sydney Thunder:

Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Litchfield, Amy Jones, Rachael Haynes (c), Tahlia Wilson (w), Sammy-Jo Johnson, Olivia Porter, Lea Tahuhu, Lauren Smith, Belinda Vakarewa, Samantha Bates

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Phoebe Litchfield

Even though Sydney Thunder are in the bottom half of the league table, the 19-year-old Phoebe Litchfield is having a stellar season with the bat. The opener has already scored 169 runs from six matches at a strike rate of 120.71 and is the fourth-leading run-scorer of the tournament.

Probable Best Bowler: Lauren Smith

The 26-year-old Lauren Smith has picked up seven wickets from six matches so far in the tournament. Bowling at an economy of 5.60, Smith has been sensational so far in the tournament.

Today's Match Prediction: Sydney Thunder to win

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Disclaimer: This 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.