Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women Preview & Prediction
THE FACTS
When is Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women taking place? Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women will take place on Saturday 16th October, 2021 at 09:05 (UK)
Where is Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women taking place? Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women will take place at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, Australia
What is the expected weather for Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women? 10c-12c dry with light cloud and a moderate breeze
Where can I get tickets for Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women
What TV channel is Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women on in the UK? Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women will be televised live on Sky Sports
Where can I stream Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Sydney Thunder Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women live on Sky Go
THE PREDICTION
Reigning champions Sydney Thunder begin the defence of their WBBL title against Adelaide Strikers. However, they will have to do so without their captain Rachael Haynes, who is expected to miss the entire tournament after recently giving birth. This is a huge blow for the Thunder, who will now be hugely reliant on Indian overseas stars Smriti Mandhana and Deepti Sharma for runs. Adelaide Strikers have resisted the urge to make major changes to their squad despite a disappointing sixth-place finish last year, which could well see them rewarded. Whilst New Zealand international Suzie Bates is not returning, experienced South African Dane van Niekerk fresh from lifting the inaugural Women’s Hundred competition in the UK earlier this year adds a strong new dimension to this Strikers team. A significant improvement is expected from Adelaide this year with this squad having developed together collectively other a period of time and when taking into account the loss of Haynes for Sydney Thunder, it may well be the Strikers who begin their 2021 WBBL campaign with a win.
