WBBL08 Match Preview: Hobart Hurricanes v Brisbane Heat

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2022 Weber BBL

What's the match?

Hobart Hurricanes take on Brisbane Heat in match 32 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.

When is it taking place?

The game is scheduled to start at 10.15am local time (11.15pm BST Saturday, November 5) on Sunday, November 6.

Where is the match being played?

The Blundstone Arena in Hobart is set to stage this match.

Who's got the form?

Hobart Hurricanes have had a mixed start to the tournament, winning three out of six games. Lizelle Lee has done well at the top of the order while Heather Graham is finding form batting in the middle overs.

A quality bowling display from Maisy Gibson helped secure victory against Melbourne Renegades and Molly Strano and Hayley Jensen have consistently bowled well in the powerplay. The Hurricanes will want other players to step up if they are going to beat the formidable Brisbane Heat.

Brisbane Heat have been outstanding this year, winning five out of eight games largely down to their batting. Georgia Redmayne is the tournament's leading run scorer with 289 runs at 41.29. Other Heat batters such as Grace Harris and Georgia Voll are batting well, with Harris coming off the back of a stunning 74 off 54 balls. The team will be confident in their batters ability to set and chase high totals.

Jess Jonassen tops the wickets table this year, with 16 at an economy of 6.63. The captain has bowled at key moments, removing dangerous players whilst keeping runs to a minimum. She has been well supported by Nicola Hancock and Amelia Kerr who have the ability to take wickets in the middle overs. Overseas signing Pooja Vastrakar is yet to make her mark on the tournament and will be looking to bowl some testing spells to showcase her talent.

^{Heather Graham (left) is coming into form with the bat [Steve Bell/Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

Given her current form, Jonassen will be keen to remove Lee in the powerplay and may go to one of her strike bowlers earlier than she has been.

An exciting match-up will be how opening bowlers Strano and Jensen seek wickets in the powerplay. They will want early wickets to see the back of an in-form top four.

Danni Wyatt has made some starts at the top for Brisbane but is yet to kick on to a big total. She is likely to continue to bat aggressively, given the strength of their middle order, but will want to make a meaningful score during her time in Australia. 

What's the weather forecast?

The weather is forecasted to be sunny with temperatures around 17 degrees Celsius.

What is the team news?

Neither side has any new availability news.

^{Jess Jonassen has impressed with the ball [Chris Hyde/Getty Images]}

What are the squads?

Hobart Hurricanes: Nicola Carey, Julia Cavanough, Mignon du Preez, Maisy Gibson, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Emma Manix-Geeves, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Naomi Stalenberg, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Issy Wong (injured, replaced by Hayley Jensen)

Brisbane Heat: Jess Jonassen, Zoe Cooke (injured, replaced by Lucy Hamilton), Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Mikayla Hinkley, Ellie Johnston, Amelia Kerr, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Courtney Sippel, Georgia Voll, Pooja Vastrakar, Danni Wyatt, Jess Kerr

What are the possible starting XIs?

Hobart Hurricanes: Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee, Mignon du Preez, Ruth Johnston, Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Hayley Jensen, Maisy Gibson, Molly Strano

Brisbane Heat: Grace Harris, Georgia Redmayne, Danni Wyatt, Georgia Voll, Amelia Kerr, Laura Harris, Charli Knott, Jess Jonassen, Pooja Vastrakar, Nicola Hancock, Courtney Sippel

What are the odds?

Brisbane Heat are favourites at 4/7. The bookies have Hobart Hurricanes to win at 6/4.

What's the prediction?

Brisbane Heat will win this encounter. Their superior batting lineup will prove the difference.

Are tickets available?

Yes. Tickets are priced at $10 for adults and free for children (under 15) and can be bought on Ticketek.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports holds the UK rights for the WBBL. This game will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.

In Australia, fans will be able to watch all 59 matches in the WBBL live and free on either the Seven Network or cricket.com.au

A total of 24 games will be televised on free-to-air on Seven and simulcast on Foxtel and Kayo, while the remaining 35 games will be shown on Foxtel and Kayo Sports and also live-streamed for free on cricket.com.au.