Match Details:
The 18th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between Adelaide Strikers Women and the Melbourne Stars Women at the Blacktown International Sports Park in Sydney.
This match is scheduled to start at 07:05 PM Local Time (01:35 PM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.
Preview:
Adelaide Strikers are one of those few teams who had luck on their side, as 3 of their 4 matches so far were not spoilt by rain. However, they have failed to utilize that properly. The Strikers had a dream start to their 2020 WBBL campaign, as they humiliated Hobart Hurricanes in their first game.
However, their next two games ended in defeat. It could have been 3 losses in a row for them, as they were not on top of their game in the last game against Perth Scorchers. Thankfully, the rain gave them a draw. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars saw all of their first 3 matches getting washed out. In their last game, they defeated Hobart Hurricanes quite comfortably.
ADS vs MES Weather Report for Match 18:
The sky is expected to be covered with clouds, but we can expect at least a rain-curtailed game. The temperature is expected to be around 17 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Condition/Report:
This track is not what a batsman would ideally prefer, and the overcast conditions will not help them either. Hence, anything near 130 can prove to be competitive.
Average first innings score:
118 (Last 5 WBBL games played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
ADS vs MES Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Adelaide Strikers Women:
Tahlia McGrath, Laura Wolvaardt, Madeline Penna, Bridget Patterson, Stafanie Taylor, Maddie Penna, Sarah Coyte, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Amanda Wellington, Megan Schutt (c), Darcie Brown
Bench:
Katie Perkins, Alex Price, Katie Mack
Melbourne Stars Women:
Meg Lanning (c), Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez, Natalie Sciver, Annabel Sutherland, Erin Osborne, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sophie Day, Holly Ferling, Katherine Brunt.
Bench:
Bhavisha Devchand, Alana King, Lucy Cripps, Georgia Gall.
ADS vs MDS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Meg Lanning has scored 63 runs in just 2 innings. She has maintained a strike rate of 100 and also has a half-century to her name.
Natalie Sciver has not had the chance to showcase her talent with the bat, but she has been impressive with the ball. The all-rounder has picked up 4 wickets and has maintained an economy rate of under 5 runs per over.
Laura Woolvardt has been Strikers’ best batsman so far. She scored 74 runs, which includes a half-century. Her average is almost 25, while her strike rate is over 100.
Sarah Coyte has been phenomenal with the ball in hand. She has picked up 5 wickets in just 8 overs and has conceded runs at an economy rate of just over 7 runs per over.
Stafanie Taylor has not been able to impress with the ball, but she has amassed 48 runs for her team. The experienced West Indian has a phenomenal strike rate of over 145.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Natalie Sciver, Sarah Coyte
Vice-Captain Options – Elyse Villani, Laura Woolvardt
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for ADS vs MES 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tegan McPharlin
Batters – Elyse Vellani, Mignon du Preez, Laura Woolvardt (vc), Meg Lanning
All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver (c), Tahlia McGrath, Stafanie Taylor
Bowlers – Sarah Coyte, Darcie Brown, Amanda Wellington
12th Man – Annabel Sutherland
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for ADS vs MES 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tegan McPharlin
Batters – Elyse Villani (vc), Laura Woolvardt, Meg Lanning
All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland
Bowlers – Katherine Brunt, Sarah Coyte (c), Megan Schutt, Amanda Wellington
12th Man – Nicole Faltum
Expert Advice:
Tahila McGrath has scored 70 runs from 4 games, including a well-composed knock of 46 runs. She has an average of over 15 and a strike rate of over 90. It is advisable to prefer her as the wicket-keeper for your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s ADS vs MES Probable Winners:
Melbourne Stars Women are predicted to win this match.
