WBBL 2022: Match 8, HB-W vs PS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women?

The Hobart Hurricanes will be locking horns with Perth Scorchers in the eighth match of the Women's Big Bash League 2022 at the Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney on Monday, October 17. Both teams would be heading into this contest on the back of contrasting fortunes. 

The Hurricanes have been very impressive so far and occupy the second position in the points table, having won their first match against the Sydney Thunder by 19 runs. They currently have two points to their tally at an outstanding NRR of 0.950 and would be hoping to better that with yet another clinical performance. 

While the victory might not take them to top spot in the points table, they could be well on the course to challenge the Sydney Sixers who are comfortably placed at the top having won all three matches. The Perth Scorchers, on the other hand, would need a miracle from here on to pull off a win and register the first points to their tally. 

Match Details

Venue: Blacktown International Sportspark, Sydney

Date & Time: October 17, 1:35 PM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network, Sony Liv

Pitch Report

The wicket at the Blacktown International Sportspark is a balanced one, providing good assistance to both the batters and bowlers. Even though the surface have not helped the teams batting first so far, both teams would be hoping to play to their strengths and the captain winning the toss might look to put runs on the board.

Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes

Lizelle Lee, Elyse Villani (c), Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Mignon du Preez, Heather Graham, Hayley Jensen, Ruth Johnston, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Amy Smith

Perth Scorchers

Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Chloe Piparo, Maddy Green, Marizanne Kapp, Mathilda Carmichael, Alana King, Piepa Cleary, Holly Ferling, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel

HB-W vs PS-W Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Mignon du Preez

Mignon du Preez might have scored 33 in the tournament opener against the Sydney Thunder, but that was a match-winning one and the South African middle-order batter has the reputation of playing impactful knocks. She would be expected to showcase more such consistent performances going forward.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Heather Graham

Heather Graham bowled a match-winning spell in the last game with an outstanding three-wicket haul. She took some key wickets of the Sydney Thunder batters and finished with impressive figures of 3/15 from her four overs at an economy rate of 3.75. Graham would be expected to bowl more of such spells going forward.

Today's Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes to win the match

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.