WBBL 2018-19, Match 17: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips

Sydney Thunder continue to make efforts of climbing on top of the points table as they cruised to their 3rd win in four matches this season. The absence of Rachael Haynes was hardly felt as Rachel Priest stepped up with an unbeaten fifty against Adelaide Strikers. Rene Farrell, Stafanie Taylor and Maisy Gibson picked three wickets each to restrict the Strikers to 132. They will start as the favourites in the fixture on Sunday as well.

The Adelaide Strikers started with a big win but have lost two of their next three matches with the other game ending in a washout. On Saturday, the Strikers managed to post only 132 but 79 runs alone were made by their skipper Suzie Bates. The New Zealand player suffered a foot injury during her innings and it is unsure if she will be available for the next game. Another New Zealand player Sophie Devine didn’t play this game as she suffered a shoulder injury earlier but was declared fit for this weekend.

Match Details:

The 17th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Sydney Thunder at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

The match starts at 10:10 AM local time (11:10 PM GMT – Prev Day) (4:40 AM IST).

The game will be streamed live on Cricket Australia website and on the WBBL Facebook page.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Bellerive Oval in Hobart will be hosting two games for the second consecutive day and the game between Thunder and Strikers will be the first of the day again. The side boundaries here have made a difference and scores of 150+ are required for the teams batting first to win the game.

Squads:

Adelaide Strikers:

Suzie Bates (C), Sophie Devine, Megan Schutt, Tahlia McGrath, Katelyn Pope, Danielle Hazell, Sarah Coyte, Tegan McPharlin, Bridget Patterson, Alex Price, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tabatha Saville, Samantha Betts.

Sydney Thunder:

Alex Blackwell (C), Naomi Stalenberg, Sam Bates, Maisy Gibson, Harmanpreet Kaur, Stafanie Taylor, Rene Farrell, Rachel Priest, Nicola Carey, Belinda Vakarewa, Saskia Horley, Lisa Griffith, Rachel Trenaman.

Probable XI:

Adelaide Strikers:

Suzie Bates/Sophie Devine, Megan Schutt, Tahlia McGrath, Danielle Hazell, Sarah Coyte, Tegan McPharlin, Bridget Patterson, Alex Price, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tabatha Saville, Samantha Betts.

Sydney Thunder:

Alex Blackwell (C), Rachel Priest, Naomi Stalenberg, Sam Bates, Maisy Gibson, Harmanpreet Kaur, Stafanie Taylor, Rene Farrell, Nicola Carey, Belinda Vakarewa, Lisa Griffith.

Power Picks:

Tahlia McGrath failed to make the chance of opening the innings count. Nicola Carey will be hoping to make better returns out of her bowling.

Best Playing XI:

Rachel Priest, Suzie Bates, Naomi Stalenberg, Harmanpreet Kaur, Bridget Patterson, Stafanie Taylor, Nicola Carey, Sophie Devine, Megan Schutt, Danielle Hazell, Lisa Griffith.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

With uncertainty around Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine’s availability, the first preference for multipliers will go to Harmanpreet Kaur and Stafanie Taylor. The Sydney Thunder-duo is expected to play a good role with either bat or ball in this match like they did in the last match. Rachel Priest can be dangerous on her day.

Expert Advice:

The top players from this game – Bates, Harmanpreet, Stafanie and Devine collectively eat up 41.5 credits. However, with uncertainty over Bates and Devine, the two all-rounders from Thunder can be fitted into the XI. Strikers might field in Devine but might not take the risk with Bates.

Probable Winners:

An inform Sydney Thunder could ease through the injury-hit Adelaide Strikers for their 3rd successive win.

*Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

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