The fifth match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 08 will be played between Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers at the Ray Mitchell Oval in Harrup Park, Mackay, on October 16. The game will begin at 4.45 AM IST (9.15 AM LOCAL).
It will be Adelaide Strikers’ second match in the competition, losing their previous encounter against Sydney Sixers by 17 runs. On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades will play their first match.
Squads
Adelaide Strikers: Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Deandra Dottin, Tahlia McGrath (captain), Tegan McPharlin, Annie O’Neil, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt, Ella Wilson, Anesu Mushangwe, Meagan Dixon, Katie Mack
Melbourne Renegades: Sophie Molineux (captain), Sarah Coyte, Josie Dooley, Ellie Falconer, Ella Hayward, Shabnim Ismail, Harmanpreet Kaur, Carly Leeson, Hayley Matthews, Rhiann O’Donnell, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Georgia Prestwidge, Erica Kershaw, Eve Jones (partial replacement for Harmanpreet Kaur)
Players to watch
Katie Mack:
The right-handed opening batter of Adelaide Strikers starred with the bat as she scored 34 off 32, including a boundary. She anchored the run chase well and was in the middle until the 15th over. She played some stunning shots and ran well between the wickets.
Darcie Brown:
The right-arm pace sensation of Adelaide Strikers was one of the two wicket-takers in her last appearance against Sydney Sixers. She opened the bowling with Megan Schutt and struck with 20/1 in four overs. She was consistent with her lines and lengths, making her the most economical bowler in the side.
Sophie Molineux:
The captain of Melbourne Renegades is a left-arm spinner from Australia. She is an attacking bowler and a genuine wicket-taker. Apart from her bowling, she can be a handy middle-order batter. She has featured in 27 T20Is and accounted for 26 wickets.
Hayley Matthews:
The West Indian all-rounder will feature for Melbourne Renegades. She is a right-handed batter and a right-arm off-spinner. She can open the batting and bat in the middle as needed. She can also open the bowling. In her 69 T20Is, she has 1252 runs and 66 wickets.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s fourth match at the venue. Out of the three games played here, the teams batting first have won two and the teams batting second have won one. The venue has produced some high-scoring encounters. Batters will enjoy playing here.
Weather
The weather is expected to be delightful, with sunshine and some clouds. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 29 degrees Celsius. There will be a 40 percent cloud cover and a 13 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the east.
Fantasy Playing XI
Tegan McPharlin, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Courtney Webb, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Darcie Brown, Megan Schutt, Shabnim Ismail
Match Details
Date: October 16, 2022
Time: 4.45 AM IST (9.15 AM LOCAL)
Venue: Ray Mitchell Oval, Harrup Park, Mackay
Live streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), Foxtel (Australia), BT Sports (England)
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