By Zainab Shafiq 
On October 30th, the 2023 WBBL action continues as Hobart Hurricanes Women take on Sydney Thunder Women in the 17th match at Launceston’s Aurora Stadium. The match is set to begin at 12:40 PM IST, aligning with a 07:10 AM GMT start or a 06:10 PM local time kick-off.
Sydney Thunder-W vs Hobart Hurricanes-W Match Preview
In the Women’s Big Bash League 2023, the 17th match features a clash between two contrasting sides in terms of their current positions and performance. The Sydney Thunder Women find themselves in a strong third position, having won both of their matches with an impressive Net Run Rate (NRR) of +1.718, while accumulating four points.
In contrast, the Hobart Hurricanes Women are at the bottom of the table, with just one win in three matches and a challenging NRR of -2.203, resulting in two points. As they meet at Launceston’s Aurora Stadium, the Thunder will aim to continue their unbeaten streak, while the Hurricanes seek a turnaround to climb up the standings.
Sydney Thunder-W vs Hobart Hurricanes-W Weather Report
During the match, the weather is forecasted to be 8°C with a RealFeel® of 5°C. Expect partly cloudy skies with a northwest wind at 15 km/h, accompanied by gusts reaching up to 43 km/h. The humidity is at 77%, and the dew point stands at 5°C, with a 25% probability of precipitation.
Sydney Thunder-W vs Hobart Hurricanes-W Pitch Report
The pitch offers a balanced advantage for both batsmen and bowlers, making it a promising surface for the game. The team captain who wins the toss is anticipated to opt for batting first on this wicket.
Sydney Thunder-W vs Hobart Hurricanes-W Predicted XI
Sydney Thunder-W: Tahlia Wilson (WK), Chamari Athapaththu, Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight (C), Sammy Jo Johnson, Anika Learoyd, Olivia Porter, Claire Moore, HJ Darlington, Lauren Bell, Samantha Bates
Hobart Hurricanes-W: Lizelle Lee (WK), Bryony Smith, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani (C), Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Tabatha Saville, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail, Maisy Gibson
Dream11 Team for Sydney Thunder-W vs Hobart Hurricanes-W
Wicketkeeper: Lizelle Lee
Captain: Heather Knight
Batters: Elyse Villani, Tahlia Wilson, Phoebe Litchfield
Bowlers: Hannah Darlington, Samantha Bates, Maisy Gibson
All-rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Heather Graham, Sammy Jo Johnson
Where to Watch Sydney Thunder-W vs Hobart Hurricanes-W?
| COUNTRIES | CHANNELS & LIVE STREAMING |
|---|---|
| Australia | – Fox Cricket – Seven Network – Kayo Sports (Online) – 7plus App (Online) |
| Canada | – CBN – ATN Cricket Plus |
| Europe | – LiveNow |
| India | – Sony Six HD – Sony Ten 1 HD – SonyLIV (Online) |
| Ireland | – Sky Sports |
| North America | – Willow TV |
| Pakistan | – Ten Sports – SonyLIV (Online) |
| South Africa | – SuperSport |
| South America | – LiveNow |
| Afghanistan | – Sony Six HD, SonyLIV |
| Bangladesh | – Sony Six HD, SonyLIV |
| United Kingdom | – Sky Sports |
| United States | – Willow TV |