The Melbourne Stars find their finals aspirations hanging precariously as they prepare to face the formidable Sydney Thunder in a must-win clash.
Match facts
Who: Sydney Thunder v Melbourne Stars
What: Match 33, Weber WBBL|10
Where: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
When: Wednesday, November 20. Bat flip at 5.25pm AEDT, with the first ball set to be bowled at 6.10pm AEDT, creating an exciting evening for cricket fans.
How to watch: Fans can catch all the live action on Fox Cricket or stream it via Kayo Sports.
Buy tickets: Secure your spot at this thrilling encounter; tickets are currently available here.
For every match in WBBL|10, fans have a chance to win a Weber Baby Q during the innings break. Simply scan the QR code displayed on the big screen to participate in a trivia contest on your phone. The fan with the most correct answers in the quickest time will claim the prize.
Live scores: For real-time updates, check the Match Centre.
Highlights, news and reactions after the match: Catch all the post-match highlights and analysis on cricket.com.au, as well as through the CA Live and Big Bash apps.
Officials: The match will be officiated by Troy Penman (Field), Mitchell Claydon (Field), Roberto Howard (Third), Bede Sajowitz (Fourth), and Joanne Broadbent (Referee).
Match Squads
Sydney Thunder: Phoebe Litchfield (C), Georgia Adams, Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Bates, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Shabnim Ismail, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Anika Learoyd, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Melbourne Stars: Annabel Sutherland (c), Sophie Day, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Hasrat Gill, Liv Henry, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Ines McKeon, Sophie Reid, Deepti Sharma
Form Guide:
Sydney Thunder: NRWLWW (Most recent first)
The Thunder faced a frustrating end in the Sydney Smash, which was halted by rain during their second innings, denying them the chance to secure a victory.
Melbourne Stars: LLLWW
Unfortunately, the Stars experienced their third consecutive defeat at the hands of the Brisbane Heat, who decisively overcame them in Sydney.
Players to watch:
Georgia Voll has emerged as a standout performer for the Thunder, having seized the opening spot with remarkable composure. Her recent form includes two stunning scores exceeding 90, highlighted by a phenomenal 97 not out at the MCG against the Scorchers.
Kim Garth has been instrumental for the Stars, showcasing her versatility by contributing valuable runs and taking crucial wickets. In the recent loss to the Heat, she topped the scoring for her team and claimed the significant wicket of Grace Harris.
Head-to-head
What’s on the line
The stakes could not be higher for the Melbourne Stars, as their hopes for the finals rest on a precarious thread tied to the outcome of this match.
A victory for the Stars would sustain their slim chances of breaking into the top four, while a defeat would extinguish their hopes of qualifying for the finals entirely.
Conversely, the Thunder finds themselves on the brink of securing a finals spot; a win in this encounter would not only solidify their place but also put them in contention for the top position in the league.
Weber WBBL|10 standings
| Team |
Matches played M |
Wins W |
Losses L |
Ties T |
No results N/R |
Net Run Rate NRR |
Deductions Ded. |
Total points PTS |
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1 |
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2 |
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3 |
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8 |
What are the current standings of the Adelaide Strikers Women in the tournament?
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4
Adelaide Strikers Women
STR
8
4
4
0
0
-0.14
0
8
5
Melbourne Stars Women
STA
8
3
5
0
0
-0.45
0
6
6
Perth Scorchers Women
SCO
8
3
5
0
0
-0.54
0
6
7
Hobart Hurricanes Women
HUR
8
2
6
0
0
-0.97
0
4
8
Sydney Sixers Women
SIX
8
2
6
0
0
-1.02
0
4
As the tournament reaches its climax, every match becomes crucial, especially for the Melbourne Stars as they attempt to salvage their season. The Thunder, on the other hand, are looking to assert their dominance and confirm their position as one of the top teams in the league.
