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Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Preview & Prediction | WBBL|10 | League Stage

Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder Preview & Prediction | WBBL|10 | League Stage

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On the back of a commanding win over Hobart Hurricanes, Sydney Thunder now aim to back that up against Adelaide Strikers, who already boast a win over one Sydney team this season. 

DATE & TIME: Thursday 31st October, 2024: USA PT – 9:45am / Friday 1st November, 2024: USA ET – 12:45am / UK – 4:45am

VENUE: North Sydney Oval, Sydney, Australia

WEATHER: Cloudy, but dry with sunny intervals and temperatures at 20c.

HOW TO WATCH: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Seven Network, Foxtel & Kayo Sports

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ADELAIDE STRIKERS PREVIEW: INCONSISTENT START 

Although Adelaide Strikers lost their opening game against Brisbane Heat, the reigning champions showed excellent character to bounce back at the first time of asking, getting the better of a really strong Sydney Sixers side by 11 runs in a tight encounter. Now they key is whether they can build on that.

SYDNEY THUNDER PREVIEW: THE PERFECT RESPONSE

Sydney Thunder wanted revenge in Hobart Hurricanes after losing to them in Tasmania and they got it at North Sydney Oval. The Thunder was dominant in a 33-run win, despite the match being reduced to 17-overs-a-side due to rain after racking up 146/5 batting first, Heather Knight striking a quickfire 48.

ADELAIDE STRIKERS BETTING ANALYSIS

Adelaide Strikers have a gem in 28-year-old leg-spinner Anesu Mushangwe. Her three wickets against Sydney Sixers most recently was certainly a clear indication of the skills she possesses and taking on a number of big-hitting batters again in this next contest should suit her with the ability to spin the ball both ways. Back Mushangwe to pick up over 1.5 match wickets.

SYDNEY THUNDER BETTING ANALYSIS

Notoriously hard-hitting Sri Lankan overseas star Chamari Athapaththu got the Thunder off to a perfect start in their last game with a thumping 38, which including two maximums. Opening the batting in the powerplay, Athapaththu makes a habit of clearing the ropes with regularity and her class cannot be questioned. Back her to gain over 0.5 match sixes in this one with good value to be had.

ADELAIDE STRIKERS VS SYDNEY THUNDER EXPERT PREDICTION

Sydney Thunder at home are an all-together different proposition compared to Sydney Thunder on the road. With Adelaide Strikers having already won on this ground recently we should be in for a great game. Ultimately, Adelaide’s notoriously strong top order should parachute them to a winning score regardless of whether they are setting or chasing a target, so back the reigning champions to make it back-to-back victories.

ADELAIDE STRIKERS VS SYDNEY THUNDER TOP TIP: ADELAIDE STRIKERS TO WIN