Match Details:
The 24th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2020 will be played between Melbourne Stars Women and Perth Scorchers Women at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney on Saturday.
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, Sony Six HD.
Preview:
Melbourne Stars undoubtedly have a very strong side on paper. However, we have often seen teams failing to translate their strength on the paper to on-field performances. That is not a case with Melbourne Stars though, as they have done a great job so far in the sixth edition of Women’s Big Bash League.
They had to wait for success, as their first three games were abandoned because of rain. Once the weather gods stopped raining, the Stars started pouring. They were thoroughly professional in their last 2 games and secured wins in both. Their opponents, Perth Scorchers have had a stop-start season, winning 2 of their 4 completed games. They will ideally want to inculcate a bit of consistency.
MES vs PES Weather Report for Match 24:
The good news for cricket enthusiasts is that the chances of rain are minimal. The temperature is expected to be around 16 Degrees Celsius range.
Pitch Condition/Report:
The track at North Sydney Oval is a balanced one, where both batsmen and bowlers will get assistance. Chasing, however, will be easier than batting first.
Average first innings score:
132 (One fully completed game at this venue)
Record of chasing teams:
Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0
Injury and Availability News:
Perth Scorchers have dropped Amy Jones for this weekend’s games. Lauren Down gets a call-up.
MES vs PES Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Stars Women:
Meg Lanning, Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez, Natalie Sciver, Annabel Sutherland, Erin Osborne, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Day, Katherine Brunt, Alana King.
Bench:
Bhavisha Devchand, Lucy Cripps, Georgia Gall, Holly Ferling.
Perth Scorchers Women:
Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Piepa Cleary, Nicole Bolton, Heather Graham, Chloe Piparo, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Down, Jemma Barsby, Taneale Peschel, Megan Banting.
Bench:
Samantha Betts, Emma King.
MES vs PES Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Meg Lanning has done justice to her reputation so far. She has scored 132 runs in 3 innings, just includes 2 half-centuries. Lanning has a brilliant average of over 65.
Elyse Villani has given her commendable support, scoring 94 runs in 4 games. The best attribute of her numbers in her strike rate, which is over 155.
Natalie Sciver is the leader of Stars’ bowling united. She has picked up 6 wickets, while also maintained a healthy economy rate of slightly over 6 runs per over.
Beth Mooney is arguably Scorchers’ most important player. She has scored 133 runs so far, at an average of over 65 and a strike rate of almost 110.
Sophie Devine has amassed 64 runs at an average of over 20 and has also provided his side a couple of breakthroughs. Because of her all-round abilities, she can be an effective captaincy pick.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options – Sophie Devine, Natalie Sciver
Vice-Captain Options – Meg Lanning, Beth Mooney
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MES vs PES 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Beth Mooney
Batters – Meg Lanning (VC), Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez
All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver (C), Nicole Bolton, Annabel Sutherland, Heather Graham
Bowlers – Taneale Peschel, Tess Flintoff, Sarah Glenn
12th Man – Katherine Brunt
Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MES vs PES 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Keeper – Beth Mooney (VC)
Batters – Meg Lanning, Elyse Villani, Chloe Piparo
All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Nicole Bolton, Heather Graham
Bowlers – Taneale Peschel, Katherine Brunt, Tess Flintoff, Piepa Cleary
12th Man – Annabel Sutherland
Expert Advice:
Taneale Peschel is expected to lead Scorchers’ bowling unit. She boasts of 4 wickets and an impressive economy rate of around 6 runs per over. Hence, it is advisable to pick her in both of your 11Wickets Fantasy teams.
Today’s MES vs PES Probable Winners:
Melbourne Stars Women are expected to win this match.
