Match Details:
The 29th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between Melbourne Stars Women and the Adelaide Strikers Women at the Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney.
This match is scheduled to start at 02:30 PM Local Time (09:00 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.
Preview:
Given some of the renowned names they have got in their squad, it was always said that Melbourne Stars will pack a punch. However, they perhaps have exceeded all expectations so far. We are halfway into the league phase and the Stars are yet to lose a single game.
They have won 4 out of the 7 games they have played so far, while 3 matches were washed out. They will be the favourites to win tomorrow’s game, but it will be foolish to write Adelaide Strikers off. They have won 3 out of their 7 matches and are currently sitting at the top half of the table. They are coming into this game on the back of the brilliant win against Melbourne Renegades.
MES vs ADS Weather Report for Match 29:
For tomorrow, the temperature is expected to be around the 18 degree Celsius mark. Thankfully, there are no signs of rain.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at this venue is more suited to the batswomen. Having said that, the bowlers are expected to get their share of assistance in the second innings.
Average first innings score:
190 (One completed match of the tournament played at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 0, Lost – 1, Tied – 0 (One completed match of the tournament played at this venue)
Injury and Availability News:
Adelaide Strikers’ Suzie Bates has recovered from her injury and is back in the squad. Stafanie Taylor makes way for her. They have also called up Annie O’Neil, as Alex Price misses out.
MES vs ADS Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
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, Alana King
Bench:
Katherine Brunt, Bhavi M Devchand, Anna Lanning, Lucy Cripps
Adelaide Strikers Women:
Tahlia McGrath, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Suzie Bates, Amanda Wellington, Madeline Penna, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Megan Schutt (c), Darcie Brown
Bench:
Katie Perkins, Annie O Neil
MES vs ADS Top Picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Meg Lanning has led her team from the front in WBBL 2020. She has amassed 237 runs at a phenomenal average of nearly 80. The experienced cricketer has struck 4 half-centuries in just 5 innings.
Sarah Coyte has been one of the best bowlers of this edition of WBBL 2020. She has 9 wickets to her name, while the Strikers cricketer has also maintained a brilliant economy rate just over 7 runs per over.
Laura Wolvaardt has been the backbone of Strikers’ batting lineup. The Protean has scored 191 runs at an average of over 30 and a strike rate of over 110.
Natalie Sciver has been Stars’ brightest star with the ball, having picked up 8 wickets. She can also be handy with the bat and has 61 runs to justify it.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Meg Lanning, Laura Wolvaardt
Vice-Captain Options – Sarah Coyte, Natalie Sciver
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MES vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Tegan McPharlin
Batters – Mignon du Preez, Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning (C), Laura Wolvaardt
All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver (VC), Tahlia McGrath, Amanda Wellington
Bowlers – Alana King, Darcie Brown, Sarah Coyte
12th Man – Annabel Sutherland
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MES vs ADS 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Nicole Faltum
Batters – Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning, Laura Wolvaardt (C), Katie Mack
All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver, Tahlia McGrath, Annabel Sutherland
Bowlers – Holly Ferling, Megan Schutt, Sarah Coyte (VC)
12th Man – Amanda Wellington
Expert Advice:
Having picked up 6 wickets in just 3 games and conceded runs at an economy rate of just over 5 runs per over, Alana King can be a great differential for any one of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s MES vs ADS Probable Winners:
Melbourne Stars Women are predicted to win this game.
