WBBL 2024: Match 5, SS-W vs AS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Sydney Sixers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women?

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) will take on Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) in Match 5 of the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League 2024 at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney on October 29. 

Ellyse Perry-led Sixers played their season opener against Melbourne Renegades Women and clinched a three-wicket victory. Opting to field first, Perry & Co. restricted the opposition to 178/8 in their allotted 20 overs. In the chase, it was Perry's day as she batted through the innings and scored a brilliant 81 off just 38 balls to take her side over the line. During her innings, she put up impactful partnerships with Hollie Armitage and Sarah Bryce and made sure the team got the valuable two points. 

On the other hand, Tahlia McGrath's Strikers are coming off a loss in their first game of the season. Facing Brisbane Heat Women in the season opener, the Adelaide-based franchise was restricted to 133/5 in the first innings. Heat later on chased down the target with relative ease and won the game by four wickets with 12 balls to spare. 

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SS-W vs AS-W Match Details

North Sydney Oval Pitch Report

The track of North Sound Oval is usually a great track to bowl on and the bowlers enjoy their time at the venye, particularly in the starting overs. The batters will need to play their shot well and make sure to build partnerships to get some runs on the board. Bowling first will be ideal at this venue.

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Head-to-Head Record

Probable Playing XI for SS-W vs AS-W 

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W):

Ellyse Perry(c), Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce(w), Ashleigh Gardner, Mathilda Carmichael, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Peterson, Frankie Nicklin, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Cheatle

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W):

Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath(c), Bridget Patterson(w), Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Anesu Mushangwe

Probable Best Performers from HB-W vs ST-W

Probable Best Batter: Ellyse Perry

Sydney Sixers's skipper Ellyse Perry could be the probable best batter in the upcoming game against Adelaide Strikers. The opener will be riding high on confidence after her match-winning knock of 81 against Melbourne Renegades. Perry is a key component of Sydney's batting order and her performance with the bat makes a huge difference. The veteran all-rounder will look to do something similar in the next match.

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Probable Best Bowler: Megan Schutt

Adelaide Strikers Women's pacer Megan Schutt could be the best bowler in her side’s forthcoming game. The 31-year-old bagged two wickets in the tournament opener against Brisbane Heat. Though her side was on the losing side, Schutt picked wickets and was economical. With huge experience under her belt, the speedster will look to make it to use against the Sixers.

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Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the Match

Scenario 1

Sydney Sixers Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 40-50

AS-W: 140-150

Sydney Sixers Women win the match

Scenario 2

Adelaide Strikers Women win the toss and opt to bowl first

PP Score: 30-40

SS-W: 130-140

Adelaide Strikers 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.