The 34th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 08 will be played between Perth Scorchers and Adelaide Strikers at Lilac Hill Park in Perth on November 6. The game will begin at 11.20 AM IST (1.50 PM LOCAL).
Both teams will play their ninth game in the tournament. While Perth Scorchers have won five and lost two, with one match not producing a result, Adelaide Strikers, on the other hand, have won five and lost three. In this edition, the two teams have already locked horns against each other, with Adelaide Strikers getting the better of Perth Scorchers by six wickets.
Squads
Perth Scorchers: Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Sophie Devine (captain), Maddy Green, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Holly Ferling, Amy Edgar, Maddy Darke, Georgia Wyllie, Charis Bekker
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
Players to watch
Beth Mooney:
The left-handed opening batter of Perth Scorchers bludgeoned an unconquered 99 off 58, including 14 boundaries and a six, in her last game against Sydney Sixers. The southpaw won the player of the match as she made light work of the run chase, guiding her team to a comfortable nine-wicket win, chasing 156. She shared a 128-run partnership with Chloe Piparo for the second wicket.
Alana King:
The talented right-arm leg-spinner of Perth Scorchers was the most successful bowler for her team in her last fixture against Sydney Sixers. The wily bowler scalped 27/3 in four overs. She bowled well in the middle phase of the innings and the death overs. Besides her bowling, she is a handy middle-order batter.
Amanda-Jade Wellington:
The right-arm leg-spinner of Adelaide Strikers was the pick of the bowlers for her side in her last outing against Melbourne Stars. She accounted for 20/3 in four overs, including double strikes in the 20th over. She was effective in the middle overs and towards the business end of the innings.
Madeline Penna:
The right-handed middle-order batter of Adelaide Strikers scored an unbeaten 56 off 50, including six boundaries and a six, in her last appearance against Melbourne Stars. She bagged the player of the match award for her match-winning batting performance. Apart from her batting, she rolled her arm over to bowl one over of right-arm leg spin and conceded just four runs.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s third match at the venue. Out of the two games played here, the teams batting second have won both encounters. The highest total scored is 158, and the lowest is 112. With cloudy conditions being forecast, expect the fast bowlers to get assistance. An exciting contest between bat and ball could be on the cards.
Weather
The weather is expected to be cloudy most of the time and breezy in the afternoon. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 26 degrees Celsius. There will be an 82 percent cloud cover and a six percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the southeast.
Fantasy Playing XI
Beth Mooney, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Maddy Green, Madeline Penna, Marizanne Kapp, Sophie Devine, Deandra Dottin, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Alana King, Megan Schutt
Match Details
Date: November 6, 2022
Time: 11.20 AM IST (1.50 PM LOCAL)
Venue: Lilac Hill Park, Perth
Live streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), Foxtel (Australia), BT Sports (England)
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