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
Hobart Hurricanes take on Sydney Sixers in match 21 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.
The game is scheduled to start at 10.15am local time (12.15am BST) on Saturday, October 29.
The Eastern Oval in Ballarat is set to stage this match.
Sydney Sixers have been in good form this year, winning three out of four games. They would have been disappointed not to have won their most recent encounter against Adelaide Strikers, but can take away many positives from the final over thriller.
Erin Burns' superb 71 off 38 balls will provide confidence in the middle order: her tournament average is now 47.67 at an eye-catching strike rate of 155.43. Ellyse Perry has also been in fine form, scoring two fifties in four matches, and provides good stability at No.3.
Having taken eight wickets with a stunning economy of just 4.94, Sophie Ecclestone remains a huge asset to their bowling attack. Knowing she has four overs to bowl, the Hurricanes will have to find runs off other bowlers.
Hobart Hurricanes have not played in over a week due to their match against the Scorchers being abandoned, but they will take confidence from their comfortable win against Sydney Thunder. Lizelle Lee scored a quick 41 off 29 balls and if the talented Elyse Villani can find some form, they will be a formidable opening pair.
Their bowlers have been good and consistent, with Heather Graham in particular taking regular wickets. Molly Strano and Hayley Jensen have that wicket taking ability in the powerplay but will have to continue where they left off having had a large gap between matches.
Sophie Ecclestone is a threat with the ball for Sydney Sixers [Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images]
Sydney Sixers are fourth in the table on six points and the Hurricanes are fifth with five points. The last time the two sides played, the Sixers came out on top, winning comfortably by 31 runs.
A good match-up will be how Lee approaches Ecclestone. Having found some form in the last match, she is coming in with confidence but will know the quality the English spinner possesses.
Perry has been a danger for the Sixers this year. Strano and Jensen will have to have a plan to get her wicket early before she can cause any damage.
The weather is forecasted to be some showers with temperatures around 10 degrees Celsius.
Neither side has any new availability or injury news.
Hobart Hurricanes haven't played for over a week after their clash with Perth Scorchers was rained off [Getty Images]
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)
Sydney Sixers: Ellyse Perry (c), Jade Allen, Suzie Bates, Nicole Bolton, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Stella Campbell, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone, Ash Gardner, Ange Genford, Alyssa Healy, Kate Peterson
Hobart Hurricanes: Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee, Mignon du Preez, Ruth Johnston, Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Hayley Jensen, Maisy Gibson, Molly Strano
Sydney Sixers: Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Nicole Bolton, Sophie Ecclestone, Ange Genford, Lauren Cheatle, Kate Peterson
Sydney Sixers are firm favorites at 4/9. The bookies have Hobart Hurricanes to win at 7/4.
Sydney Sixers should win this encounter. They have in-form batters and the best T20 bowler in the world in Sophie Ecclestone.
Yes. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and free for children (under 17 years) and can be purchased on Ticketek.
Sky Sports holds the UK rights for the WBBL. This game will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 9am (BST).
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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