The Adelaide Strikers will look for their first win of the season when they face the Sydney Sixers in match number five of the ongoing WBBL. The match will take place on Tuesday at the North Sydney Oval. Both teams had similar bat-related issues in their first games. Their the middle and lower middle-order batters failed to rise to the occasion, and despite a strong start from the top order, they were unable to convert it into a big total.

SS-W vs AS-W Match Details

Date: October 29th, 2024

Time:  12:40 PM IST

Venue: North Sydney Oval, North Sydney

SS-W vs AS-W Weather Report

On match day, Sydney will have cloudy skies with a high of 20 degrees Celsius, but it will clear out for a while around the start of the match.

SS-W vs AS-W Pitch Report

It is a well-balanced wicket that provides an even playing field for bat and ball. There's something for everyone on this surface.

SS-W vs AS-W Predicted Playing XI

AS-W Playing XI

Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Anesu Mushangwe

SS-W Playing XI

Ellyse Perry (c), Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Mathilda Carmichael, Sophie Ecclestone, Kate Peterson, Frankie Nicklin, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Lauren Cheatle

SS-W vs AS-W Key Players

Ellyse Perry

Ellyse Perry is one of the most reliable hitters in the shortest format. She has hit at least 29 runs in four of her last five T20 innings, so we expect her to continue performing well. Ellyse Perry had been in particularly good form, scoring 81 runs from 38 deliveries.

Tahlia McGrath

Tahlia McGrath, Adelaide Strikers captain, scored the most runs among the Strikers last season. The left-handed opener has scored 485 runs at an average of 44.09, including five half-centuries. She has also taken nine scalps thus far. Making her the most important pick of the day.

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SS-W vs AS-W Match Tips

While the Adelaide Strikers were not in their best form on Sunday, they are a quality team with a number of potential match-winners. We expect the team to rebound and perform better here. In addition, their recent head-to-head record against the Sixers will provide them with a psychological advantage.

Match Prediction: Adelaide Strikers Will Win the Match