AS-W vs HB-W Predictions, WBBL 2024 – 16/11/2024
Hobart Hurricanes push for the top spot while Adelaide Strikers play for pride after getting knocked out
The reigning champions Adelaide Strikers Women will be up against Hobart Hurricanes Women in the 29th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL 2024) on Saturday, November 16th. The two teams will meet for the second time in four days, at Adelaide Oval, with the action scheduled to start at 10:00 AM IST.
Here is our analysis for this WBBL 2024 fixture.
AS-W vs HB-W Prediction – WBBL 2024 – Best Bets
Below are some of the best bets for this AS-W vs HB-W match.
Hobart Hurricanes Women to win – Dafabet @ 1.72, BET HERE
Hobart Hurricanes have had multiple players stepping up in the season, with the likes of Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Lizelle Lee, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, and Lauren Smith in solid form. Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, have been average with the balls and the batting unit hasn’t fired to its potential.
Tahlia McGrath TO 19.5 runs – 10Cric @ 1.85, BET HERE
Tahlia McGrath had scored a fifty in their previous game at Adelaide. She has scored 198 runs from seven innings in the season at an average of 39 while striking at 132, including two half centuries.
Heather Graham TO 30.5 performance points – Stake @ 1.85, BET HERE
Heather Graham didn’t get to bat and couldn’t pick a wicket in the previous game but on a pitch like Adelaide, she will be a key player. The all-rounder has claimed 12 wickets in the season while scoring 90 runs with the bat.
Venue and Pitch Analysis
Adelaide Oval has not been a great venue for batting in the WBBL in recent years, with the average first innings score reading just 128 in the previous 13 games. Bowlers get decent assistance here, keeping them in the match throughout.
AS-W vs HB-W WBBL 2024 Odds
AS-W vs HB-W WBBL 2024 Betting Bonus Offers
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Head-to-Head Record AS-W vs HB-W
The head-to-head record between these teams leans in favour of the Adelaide Strikers Women, who have won 12 out of their 19 WBBL matchups, while the Hobart Hurricanes have claimed five victories. In their last five encounters, however, the Hurricanes lead 3-2.
Adelaide Strikers Women
Adelaide Strikers Women’s title defence comes to an early end as they have been practically knocked out of the playoffs race after losing six of their seven games. The maximum points they can reach are eight and that won’t be enough for the top four. In the most recent game, they lost to Hobart Hurricanes by 28 runs. Chasing 192, Smriti Mandhana (51 off 32) and Laura Wolvaardt (63 off 40) fought hard but it wasn’t enough.
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Hobart Hurricanes Women are in the top two on the table with eight points from seven games, and the best net run-rate (0.572) in the league. Lizelle Lee, who had smashed 150* off 75 versus Perth Scorchers, followed it up with another century against the Strikers. She struck 103 off 59 while Nicola Carey made 64* in 46 to power the team to 191. Amy Smith later picked 1 for 16 in four overs as they held off the opponents.
Where to Watch AS-W vs HB-W WBBL 2024
Check out the details of where to watch the AS-W vs HB-W match of the WBBL 2024.
- For those in India, the WBBL 2024/25 will be telecast on the Star Sports Network. Live streaming will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar.
- Australian viewers can watch all the matches live on Foxtel and Kayo, as well as on Channel 7.
- United Kingdom – Sky Sports Cricket
- New Zealand – Sky Sports NZ
- United States – Willow TV
Toss Prediction
Adelaide Oval has heavily favoured the team batting second, with 10 of the last 13 WBBL games being won by the chasing teams. With such heavy bias for chasing, you can expect the captain winning the toss to field first in this match.
AS-W vs HB-W Key Points
Take a look at the weather forecast, key matchup and favourites to get a clear picture of the match.
Weather conditions
The weather forecast suggests Adelaide is likely to be cloudy and warm on Saturday afternoon. The radar shows around a 13% chance of precipitation while the temperature could be in the early to mid 30 degree Celsius.
Favourites to win the match – Hobart Hurricanes Women
The bookmakers have placed Hobart Hurricanes Women as favourites to win this encounter. They are in the top half of the table and are given a 58% chance of winning this game.
Key matchup
Laura Wolvaardt has scored 74 runs in 60 balls against Nicola Carey and has been dismissed three times.
