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WBBL 2023: Hobart Hurricanes Women to confront Melbourne Stars Women

In the 20th match of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League, Hobart Hurricanes Women will be clashing with Melbourne Stars Women on Thursday at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Hobart Hurricanes Women had their last match against Sydney Thunder Women which they won by (24) runs to muster much-needed confidence for themselves. Hobart Hurricanes Women are on the fifth place in the points table after having secured two victories from their past four matches. They have four points followed by the negative NRR of -1.183. Melbourne Stars Women, on the other hand, are in a slightly tricky situation after their two victories from their last five matches. Melbourne Stars Women suffered defeat in their last match against Perth Scorchers Women as they are hoping to return to winning ways. For Hobart Hurricanes, Lizelle Lee and Elyse Villani will be crucial as they have been the top-scorer for team in their previous matches. For Melbourne Stars Women, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland and Alice Capsey will be important.
Hobart Hurricanes Women Probable XI: Lizelle Lee (wk), Elyse Villani (c), Bryony Smith, Heather Graham, Nicola Carey, Naomi Stalenberg, Ruth Johnston, Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Shabnim Ismail, Maisy Gibson
Melbourne Stars Women Probable XI: Sophia Dunkley, Meg Lanning (c), Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Maia Bouchier, Nicole Faltum (wk), Kim Garth, Sophie Reid, Sasha Moloney, Rhys McKenna, Sophie Day
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