HH-W vs AS-W Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Picks: Who Will Win Today’s Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women 17th Match? WBBL 2026

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Hobart Hurricanes Women play Adelaide Strikers Women at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. It is a night game. In this HH-W vs AS-W match prediction, the Strikers are the slight favourites, even though Hobart are playing at home.

The Strikers won their first game against the Stars. Then they lost to the Heat and the Renegades. Laura Wolvaardt is their best batter, with 326 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 40.75.

The Hurricanes are last on the table. Heather Graham is their best bowler, with 14 wickets in her last 10 games. She and Wolvaardt are the top names in any HH-W vs AS-W fantasy prediction.

There is some good news for Hobart. They lost to the Renegades here last week on the very last ball, so they are close to their first win.

HH-W vs AS-W Match Details

Here are the key details for the HH-W vs AS-W 17th Match.

HH-W vs AS-W Pitch Report: Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Bellerive is usually fair to both batters and bowlers. The pitch can be a bit slow at the start, but batting gets easier once players settle in.

Only one game has been played here this season, and it was very close. Hobart made 154/7, and Nicola Carey scored 62 off 43 balls. The Renegades won on the last ball.

Spinners took a lot of wickets in that game. Sophie Molineux took 4/22 for the Renegades. For Hobart, Heather Graham took 3/24 and Molly Strano took 1 wicket. So both pace and spin worked.

Teams can still score big here. Last season, Hobart chased 186 against the Scorchers. But in the final, Perth made only 137/5. So the score can change a lot from game to game.

HH-W vs AS-W Weather Report: Hobart

The morning in Hobart should be mostly sunny, and it will get up to about 21°C. But there is a 60% chance of showers in the late afternoon and evening, which is when the game starts.

Rain could stop play for a while, but heavy rain is not expected. It will get cold after dark, down to about 8°C at night. Check the weather again before you make your fantasy team.

HH-W vs AS-W Recent Form

Here are the latest WBBL results for both teams.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

HH-W vs AS-W Head-to-Head Record

The Hurricanes have won three of the last five games. The Strikers have won only one, back in November 2024.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

HH-W vs AS-W Probable Playing XI

Here are the probable playing XIs for the 17th Match.

Hobart Hurricanes Women:

Lizelle Lee, Kate Pelle (WK), Chamari Athapaththu, Rachel Trenaman, Heather Graham (C), Maddy Green, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Isabella Malgioglio

Adelaide Strikers Women:

Maia Bouchier, Emma de Broughe, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (C), Madeline Penna, Bridget Patterson (WK), Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe

Team news: Nicola Carey is Hobart’s usual captain. She missed the last game after the birth of her first child. If she comes back, she will be captain again.

Top Picks for HH-W vs AS-W Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent form and stats.

Top Batting Picks

• Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W, BAT): 326 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 40.75. She made 75 against the Heat last week.
• Madeline Penna (AS-W, ALL): 271 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 38.71. She hit 68 off 45 balls against the Heat, and she can bowl too.
• Lizelle Lee (HH-W, BAT): 221 runs in her last 10 games at a strike rate of 150.34. She scores fast from the first ball.
• Chamari Athapaththu (HH-W, ALL): She was the best player of WBBL|09. She bats near the top and bowls spin, so she can score points in two ways.

Top Bowling Picks

• Heather Graham (HH-W, ALL): 14 wickets in her last 10 games, with a wicket every 15 balls. She took 3/24 at this ground last week.
• Molly Strano (HH-W, BOWL): 11 wickets in her last 10 games at an economy of 7.54. She gives away the fewest runs in this match.
• Eleanor Larosa (AS-W, ALL): 9 wickets in her last 7 games, with a wicket every 14 balls. That is the best rate in this match.
• Amanda-Jade Wellington (AS-W, BOWL): 9 wickets in her last 9 games. Spinners took 7 wickets here last week, and she is Adelaide’s main leg-spinner.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Laura Wolvaardt (Captain):

She has 326 runs in her last 8 games, the most of anyone in this match. She opens the batting, so she should face lots of balls.

Heather Graham (Vice-Captain):

She has 14 wickets in her last 10 games and took 3/24 here last week. She can also score some runs with the bat.

For Fantasy Team 2

Eleanor Larosa (Captain):

She takes a wicket every 14 balls. Most people will pick Wolvaardt as captain, so Larosa can help you beat them if she takes three or four wickets.

Chamari Athapaththu (Vice-Captain):

She has not done much yet this season, so not many people will pick her. But she is a big match-winner when she gets going.

HH-W vs AS-W Fantasy Team 1

A safe team built around the top batters and the best wicket-takers.

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HH-W vs AS-W Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team with more all-rounders and spin, for grand leagues.

HH-W vs AS-W Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

The Renegades chose to bowl first here last week, and they won. Rain is possible in the evening, so it helps to know the target. Batting first can still work, but chasing looks a little better.

Read Also: Bat First or Bowl First? A Complete Guide to Making the Right Toss Decision in Cricket

Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women Prediction

Prediction: Adelaide Strikers Women to Win

The Strikers have better batters right now, and Wolvaardt and Penna are both in good form. They also have three good spinners in Wellington, Ecclestone and Larosa.

The Hurricanes have two good bowlers in Graham and Strano, and they almost beat the Renegades last week. But they have lost four games in a row, and their captain may still be missing. The Strikers look stronger.