Thunder Women's challenge to end Brisbane's five-match winning streak
| Date | November 29, 2024 |
| Time | 1:45 PM IST |
| Venue | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| Format | T20 |
| Series | Women's Big Bash League 2024 |
Betting Odds
Our Predictions
- Grace Harris has odds of 3.60 to be the Brisbane Heat Women Women's best batter
- Phoebe Litchfield has odds of 2.90 to be the Sydney Thunder Women's best batter
- Jess Jonassen has odds of 3.45 to be the Brisbane Heat Women Women's best bowler
- Shabnim Ismail has odds of 3.65 to be Sydney Thunder Women's best bowler
MATCH PREVIEW
It is the penultimate game in the Women's Big Bash League 2024. The Brisbane Heat Women will be up against the Sydney Thunder Women in the Challenger and fight for a place in the final against Melbourne Renegades Women. We expect a cracker in the contest. The Brisbane Heat Women are in excellent form and have won the last five games the side has played. They have a good record against Sydney Thunder Women and shall start the game with higher odds of winning. The Sydney Thunder Women performed well in the Knockout game against the Hobart Hurricanes Women and will feel confident. Both games have good players, and we expect a close game.
Brisbane Heat Women Preview
Jess Jonassen's team comes into this game in excellent form. They have won the last five games and finished second on the points table. The side enjoys a good record against the Sydney Thunder Women, with five wins in the last seven games against them. They are favorites to win this game on cricket betting sites, and Jonassen expects a strong show from his players.
Grace Harris has made 270 runs this year, and the team needs a good start from her and Georgia Redmayne. The middle order has played well this year, and the trio of Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, and Jemimah Rodrigues needs to do well. Lauren Winfield-Hill and Laura Harris add firepower to the batting lineup down the order.
The side will expect early strikes from Shikha Pandey and Nicola Hancock as the Sydney Thunder Women have a strong top order. Jess Jonassen is the most experienced bowler on the team, and her performance will be crucial in the middle overs. The side will expect good spells in the supporting role from Lucy Hamilton and Grace Parsons.
Expected Starting XI for Brisbane Heat Women
Jess Jonassen (c), Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne (wk), Jemimah Rodrigues, Laura Harris, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Charli Knott, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Parsons, Shikha Pandey, Nicola Hancock
Sydney Thunder Women Preview
Phoebe Litchfield's side delivered in a high-pressure Knockout contest against the Hobart Hurricanes Women. It was an all-round show from the batsmen and bowlers, who defeated their opponents by 6 wickets. Their record against the Brisbane Heat isn't great, bringing down their odds on cricket betting apps. Litchfield must lead from the front in this contest.
Chamari Athapaththu and Georgia Voll must deliver a strong start as they will be up against a strong bowling attack. Phoebe Litchfield is in good form and will look to anchor the innings in the middle order with Anika Learoyd and Tahila Wilson. Sammy-Jo Johnson and Georgia Adams must do well in the finishers' role.
The bowling attack hasn't been consistent, and they need early wickets from Samantha Bates and Shabnim Ismail at the top. Chamari Athapaththu has complemented her batting with a good bowling show this season, and she will look to pick wickets in the middle order with Hannah Darlington. Taneale Peschel and Georgia Adams add depth to the attack.
Expected Starting XI for Sydney Thunder Women
Phoebe Litchfield (c), Chamari Athapaththu, Georgia Voll, Anika Learoyd, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Georgia Adams, Hannah Darlington, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Taneale Peschel, Samantha Bates, Shabnim Ismail
TOSS: To Bowl First
The teams chasing the score have an advantage on this track. We expect cloudy weather conditions. It will help the team chase the score in a rain-affected contest. Thus, the side winning the toss in this game won't hesitate to bowl first.
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
There are predictions for bad weather during the game, and the skies may open up. The batting conditions will be challenging under overcast skies. Fast bowlers will enjoy the conditions during this game. The side batting first will look to have 160 runs on the board to feel confident.
OUR PREDICTION
The Sydney Thunder Women come into this game with a confidence-boosting win. However, their poor record against the Brisbane Heat Women will also weigh in on their minds. They have to do well with the bat to win this game. Brisbane Heat Women have momentum, and their batting lineup is in good form. We expect a close contest, but Brisbane Heat Women will start favorites.
Our prediction is for Brisbane Heat Women to win