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The Melbourne Cricket Ground is set to host a thrilling encounter today as the Melbourne Stars face off against the Melbourne Renegades in the 28th match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). The match is scheduled to begin on November 15, 2024.
The Stars have struggled this season, currently sitting in 7th place with just 2 wins from their 5 matches. They are coming off a disappointing loss to the Renegades in their last encounter, where they fell short by 15 runs, despite a commendable bowling performance that restricted the Renegades to 146 runs. Key players like Meg Lanning and Deepti Sharma need to convert their starts into significant contributions if the Stars hope to turn their fortunes around.
The Renegades are in much better shape, currently holding the 4th position on the points table with 4 wins out of 7 matches. They are riding high on confidence after a convincing victory against the Adelaide Strikers, where they chased down a target of 185 runs, thanks to an explosive innings from Hayley Matthews who scored an unbeaten 85 runs.
This Melbourne derby not only holds significance for bragging rights but also for crucial points in the league standings as both teams vie for playoff positions.
Women’s Big Bash League 2024, MS-W vs MR-W
- Date and Time: November 15; 08:15 am GMT/ 07:15 pm local/ 01:45 pm IST
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) is expected to provide a balanced contest between bat and ball. Initially, bowlers may find some assistance, but as the match progresses, the surface will likely favour batters, allowing for aggressive shot-making due to good bounce and pace. Historically, the average first-innings score at the MCG is around 165, with successful teams aiming for totals of 170 or more. The ground features larger boundaries, which can affect scoring rates. Overall, teams batting first will look to post a score of at least 160-170 to feel secure, setting the stage for an exciting match between the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades.
MS-W vs MR-W Dream11 Prediction Picks:
- Wicketkeepers: Nicole Faltum, Yastika Bhatia
- Batters: Meg Lanning, Deandra Dottin, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey
- All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Marizanne Kapp
- Bowlers: Sarah Coyte, Kim Garth, Sophie Day
MS-W vs MR-W Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:
Choice 1: Alice Capsey (c), Hayley Matthews (vc)
Choice 2: Meg Lanning (c), Courtney Webb (vc)
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MS-W vs MR-W Dream11 Prediction Backups:
Annabel Sutherland, Deepti Sharma, Georgia Wareham, Milly Illingworth
MS-W vs MR-W Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 15, 08:15 am GMT):
Squads:
Melbourne Stars: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Ines McKeon, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland(c), Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Kim Garth, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Reid, Sasha Moloney
Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews (c), Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker, Emma de Broughe, Georgia Prestwidge, Tara Norris, Sophie Molineux
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
