WBBL08 match preview: Adelaide Strikers v Sydney Thunder

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 take on Sydney Thunder in match 44 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.

When is it taking place?

The game is scheduled to start at 2.30pm local time (4am GMT) on Sunday, November 13.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be played in Nuriootpa at Centennial Park Oval.

Who's got the form?

Adelaide Strikers are welll in the hunt for a top-four finish, sitting just one point behind Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes in fifth position. However, two defeats in their past four matches - a 22-run loss to Melbourne Stars and a 23-run loss to Hobart Hurricanes - have not helped their chances.

Boasting a squad packed with match winners, Madeline Penna, Katie Mack, Deandra Dottin and Laura Wolvaardt have all scored in excess of 200 runs while AJ Wellington, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown and Jemma Barsby have taken a combined 55 wickets.

Sydney Thunder, by contrast, are already out of contention for the knockout stages, lying nine points outside the top four with just four matches remaining. They've won just one match this season, beating Perth Scorchers by 25 runs on October 22, and haven't picked up any points since October 31, when their clash with Melbourne Stars ended in no result.

Phoebe Litchfield is Thunder's leading run-scorer, contributing 240 runs at a strike rate of 117.64, while Lauren Smith has a team-leading 10 wickets.

These two sides are yet to meet in WBBL08.

^{Amanda-Jade Wellington could cause problems for Thunder with the ball [Sarah Reed/Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

Runs have been a struggle for Sydney Thunder this season. They have only passed 140 three times in WBBL08, posting 166 for 4 in their victory over Perth Scorchers and back-to-back knocks of 148 and 149 during unsuccessful chases.

Against Adelaide Strikers' in-form bowling attack, which includes the always dangerous Amanda-Jade Wellington and pace duo Schutt and Brown, they may struggle once again.

What's the weather forecast?

Afternoon storms are likely to interrupt, and possibly cancel, play.

What is the team news?

Neither side has any new injury or availability news.

^{Phoebe Litchfield is Sydney Thunder's leading run-scorer [Simon Sturzaker/Getty Images]}

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

Sydney Thunder: Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Jess Davidson, Rachael Haynes, Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Lauren Smith, Tahlia Wilson, Tammy Beaumont, Corinne Hall, Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Chloe Tryon, Amy Jones, Belinda Vakarewa, Lea Tahuhu (overseas replacement signing), Saskia Horley (local replacement)

What are the possible starting XIs?

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

Sydney Thunder: Amy Jones, Phoebe Litchfield, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Rachael Haynes, Chloe Tryon, Hannah Darlington, Lea Tahuhu, Tahlia Wilson, Lauren Smith, Belinda Vakarewa, Sam Bates

What are the odds?

Adelaide Strikers are available at 5/12 while Sydney Thunder are at 11/5.

What's the prediction?

Sydney Thunder are unlikely to find their second win of the season at Centennial Park. Adelaide Strikers win.

Are tickets available?

Yes. Adult tickets are $11.70 while children aged 6-17 can watch the match for $6.49. Tickets are available on 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.