WBBL 2024: Match 31, ST-W vs SS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women?

Sydney Thunder (ST-W) are set to face Sydney Sixers (SS-W) in match No. 31 of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney on Sunday, November 17. This will be the second time these two sides will take on each other, with Thunder winning the first encounter between the two.

The Phoebe Litchfield-led side is currently leading the points table, having won five out of the seven matches played so far. With 10 points and an NRR of 0.291 under their belt, the side will be coming into this fixture with a win over Perth Scorchers.

On the other hand, the Sixers have had an underwhelming performance in the competition so far, as they are in the sixth position with six points under their belt. With three wins and four defeats, the team is coming into this tie at the back of two consecutive losses. 

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Match Details

Pitch Report

The track at the Drummoyne Oval, Sydney not known to produce big scores, but in the last game Perth Scorchers Women managed to go over 170. Considering that in mind, the batters will look to use the condition in their favor and post a big total. The deck also aids pacers and spinners alike as batters will find the ball coming onto the bat.

Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder Women: Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield(c), Heather Knight, Tahlia Wilson(w), Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.

Sydney Sixers Women: Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry(c), Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce(w), Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Cheatle.

Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Ellyse Perry

Sixers skipper Ellyse Perry has made 316 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 147.66 so far. She is currently second in the tally of leading run-scorers and has played a crucial role for the team so far. However, the veteran all-rounder would target to bring her team back to winning ways after two consecutive defeats.

Probable Best Bowler: Samantha Bates

Samantha Bates could be the bowler to watch out for in the match against the Sixers. She has bagged 16 wickets from seven games in WBBL 2024 at an economy rate of just 6.51 and is the leading wicket-taker of the season. Her spell will be crucial in the coming game as she will look to give her team some important wickets in the middle overs.

 Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match

Scenario 1

Sydney Thunder Women win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 40-50

ST-W: 130-140

Sydney Thunder Women win the match.

Scenario 2

Sydney Sixers Women win the toss and opt to bat first.

Powerplay: 30-40

SS-W: 140-150

Sydney Sixers Women win the match.

Disclaimer: The 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.