Match Details
The Final of the WBBL 2020 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
This match is scheduled to start at 01:40 PM IST (07:10 AM local). This match can be streamed live on Sony LIV.
Preview
The climax of the WBBL 2020 is here. Meg Lanning and Rachel Haynes will walk out to lead their respective teams to the title in the WBBL. Melbourne Stars and Sydney Thunder will face-off in the final and it is expected to be a great game. While the Stars comfortably defeated the Perth Scorchers chasing down 126, the Thunder sensationally defended 143 against the Brisbane Heat to make it to the final.
MES vs SYT Weather Report for WBBL Final
The weather in Sydney has been fluctuating over the last couple of weeks. But there is no chance of rain on the day of the final. The temperature will hover around 31-33 Degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
A fresh pitch will be used for the WBBL final and the score around 150 could turn out to be par. The team winning the toss is expected to bat first.
Average first innings score:
152 (last six WBBL matches played at the venue)
Record of the chasing teams
Won – 4; Lost – 2
Injury and Availability News:
(Will be added when there is an update)
MES vs SYT Today’s Probable Playing XIs:
Melbourne Stars
Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning (C), Mignon du Preez, Natalie Sciver, Annabel Sutherland, Katherine Brunt, Erin Osborne, Alana King, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum (WK), Sophie Day
Bench
Anna Lanning, Holly Ferling, Lucy Cripps, Rosemary Mair, Georgia Gall, Bhavi M Devchand
Sydney Thunder
Tammy Beaumont, Rachel Trenaman, Heather Knight, Rachel Haynes (C), Phoebe Litchfield, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Tahlia Wilson (WK), Hannah Darlington, Lauren Smith, Shabnam Ismail, Samantha Bates.
Bench
Saskia Horley, Anika Learoyd, Kate Peterson, Samantha Arnold
MES vs SYT Top picks for Today’s 11Wickets Match:
Natalie Sciver has scored 241 runs and picked 19 wickets and scored an unbeaten 47 in the semi-final. Meg Lanning is in good form with the bat scoring 480 runs opening the innings. Heather Knight has scored 420 runs and picked nine wickets for Thunder this season. Sammy-Jo Johnson has been exceptional this year picking 16 wickets and is a perfect top pick.
Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:
Captain Options: Meg Lanning, Natalie Sciver, Elyse Villani
Vice-Captain Options: Tammy Beaumont, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Heather Knight
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MES vs SYT 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-keeper: Tahlia Wilson
Batsmen: Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning (C), Tammy Beaumont
All-Rounders: Natalie Sciver (VC), Erin Osborne, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Heather Knight
Bowlers: Alana King, Hannah Darlington, Sam Bates
12th Man: Annabel Sutherland
Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MES vs SYT 11Wickets Fantasy Cricket:
Wicket-keeper: Tahlia Wilson
Batsmen: Mignon du Preez, Elyse Villani (C), Rachel Trenaman, Rachel Haynes, Tammy Beaumont
All-Rounders: Natalie Sciver, Sammy-Jo Johnson (VC)
Bowlers: Alana King, Katherine Brunt, Shabnam Ismail
12th Man: Annabel Sutherland
Expert Advice
Heather Knight has been brilliant this season and her all-round capabilities have come to the fore. She can be made captain of Grand League teams.
MES vs SYT Today’s Probable Winners
Melbourne Stars are expected to win this match.
