WBBL08 match preview: Adelaide Strikers v Hobart Hurricanes

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2022 Weber WBBL

What's the match?

Adelaide Strikers host Hobart Hurricanes in match 51 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.

When is it taking place?

The game is scheduled to start at 3.40pm local time (4.40am GMT) on Friday, November 18.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be played in Sydney at the North Sydney Oval.

Who's got the form?

Adelaide Strikers are faltering at just the wrong moment; they are without a win in their last three games and have been usurped by Hobart Hurricanes, who are primed for their first run to the WBBL knockout stages since the tournament's second edition.

They, by contrast, have won four of their last five to break clear of a pack clumped in midtable. A win over Adelaide will take them to 17 points and clinch a place in the playoffs, while a defeat for Strikers would create an opportunity for Perth Scorchers to almost certainly seal their spot by beating Melbourne Stars.

^{Hobart Hurricanes can qualify for the knockouts with a win [Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

Adelaide Strikers haven't been short of runs - Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna and Deandra Dottin have all passed 200 for the tournament - but neither Mack nor Wolvaardty have turned their starts into half centuries, while Dottin has been somewhat all-or-nothing. Tahlia McGrath is averaging just 14.87.

Hobart have the bowling attack to exploit those issues: Molly Strano is the tournament's all-time leading wicket-taker, while Maisy Gibson and Nicola Carey have 12 wickets apiece.

What's the weather forecast?

The weather is set fair for Sydney on Friday, with highs of 20 degrees Celsius.

What is the team news?

Adelaide Strikers named a 14-strong squad for their games in Sydney, omitting seamer Ella Wilson to give her gametime in league cricket on Saturday.

What are the squads?

Adelaide Strikers: Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Deandra Dottin, Tahlia McGrath, Tegan McPharlin, Annie O’Neil, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt, Ella Wilson, Anesu Mushangwe, Meagan Dixon, Katie Mack

Hobart Hurricanes: Nicola Carey, Julia Cavanough, Mignon du Preez, Maisy Gibson, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Emma Manix-Geeves, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Issy Wong (injured, replaced by Hayley Jensen)

What are the possible starting XIs?

Adelaide Strikers: Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath, Deandra Dottin, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

Hobart Hurricanes: Lizelle Lee, Rachel Trenaman, Mignon du Preez, Elyse Villani, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Naomi Stalenberg, Hayley Jensen, Maisy Gibson, Amy Smith, Molly Strano

^{Adelaide Strikers need runs from their top order [Getty Images]}

What are the odds?

Strikers are favourites for victory at 4/6; Hurricanes are available at 11/8.

What's the prediction?

Hobart are the form team of the pair and know what's at stake if they win.

Are tickets available?

Standard tickets are available for $10 via Ticketek.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports holds the UK rights for the WBBL. This game will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage of the competition resumes on November 18.

In Australia, fans will be able to watch all 59 matches in the WBBL live and free on either the Seven Network or cricket.com.au

A total of 24 games will be televised on free-to-air on Seven and simulcast on Foxtel and Kayo, while the remaining 35 games will be shown on Foxtel and Kayo Sports and also live-streamed for free on cricket.com.au.

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