WBBL08 match preview: Hobart Hurricanes v Adelaide Strikers

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?

Hobart Hurricanes take on Adelaide Strikers in match 38 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.

When is it taking place?

The game is scheduled to start at 6pm local time (7am BST) on Friday, November 11.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be played in Adelaide at the Karen Rolton Oval.

Who's got the form?

Adelaide Strikers are one of the form sides in the Women's Big Bash, winning six of their last seven matches after beginning the tournament with two defeats. The Strikers are third in the standings and just two points behind first-placed Brisbane Heat.

Their bowling unit has been on fire, with Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, and AJ Wellington taking a combined 52 wickets, while Madeline Penna (225 runs) and Katie Mack (227 runs) have led the way with the bat.

Hobart Hurricanes, by contrast, have struggled for consistency, never stringing two wins or two defeats together. They were incredibly dominant in their last outing, beating Melbourne Renegades by eight wickets with 56 balls remaining after bowling their opponents out for just 80 - Molly Strano picked up four wickets. 

Strano and Maisy Gibson have been the standout bowlers for Hobart, taking 12 and 10 wickets, respectively. Runs, however, have been a struggle, with Mignon du Preez (160), Heather Graham (156) and Lizelle Lee (126) the only players in three figures.

These two sides are yet to meet in WBBL08.

^{Molly Strano has impressed with the ball for Hobart Hurricanes [Steve Bell/Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

The challenge for Hobart Hurricanes will be scoring runs against the Strikers' in-form bowling attack.

Barsby, Schutt, Brown and Wellington have all taken at least 11 wickets while Wellington's economy - 6.45 - is the most expensive of the quartet. Barbsby is conceding less than a run-a-ball.

Du Preez is the only batter to score a half-century for Hobart in WBBL08 while Lee and Elyse Villani have both been very inconsistent. Villani's unbeaten 41 (34) against Melbourne Renegades will have boosted her confidence but can Hobart's top-four string together a performance as a unit?

What's the weather forecast?

Sunshine with intermittent cloud is the order of the day in Adelaide, with temperatures hovering around 20 degrees Celsius.

What is the team news?

Hobart Hurricanes are unchanged while Tahlia McGrath returns for the Strikers. She missed her side's victory over Perth Scorchers with a back complaint.

^{Amanda-Jade Wellington is Adelaide Strikers' leading wicket-taker [Sarah Reed/Getty Images]}

What are the squads?

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)

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

What are the possible starting XIs?

Hobart Hurricanes: Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee, Mignon du Preez, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Ruth Johnston, Naomi Stalenberg, Emma Manix-Geeves, Maisy Gibson, Amy Smith, Molly Strano

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

What are the odds?

Adelaide Strikers are available at 3/5 while Hobart Hurricanes are at 16/11.

What's the prediction?

Adelaide Strikers are the form side. Strikers win.

Are tickets available?

Yes. Adult tickets are $11.70 while child tickets (6-17) are available for $6.49. Tickets are available via Intix.

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.

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.