The 40th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 08 will be played between Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers at Junction Oval in Melbourne on November 12. The game will begin at 8.10 AM IST (1.40 PM LOCAL).
While Melbourne Stars have won two out of their games in this competition, Sydney Sixers, on the other hand, have won six out of their nine encounters. In this edition, the two teams have played against each other, with Sydney Sixers getting the better of Melbourne Stars by 27 runs.
Squads
Melbourne Stars: Alice Capsey, Lucy Cripps, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum (captain), Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Hasrat Gill, Olivia Henry
Sydney Sixers: Ellyse Perry (captain), Jade Allen, Suzie Bates, Nicole Bolton, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Stella Campbell, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone, Ash Gardner, Ange Genford, Alyssa Healy, Kate Peterson
Players to watch
Kim Garth:
She made valuable contributions with bat and ball for Melbourne Stars in her last appearance against Adelaide Strikers. Batting at number five, the right-hander scored 24 off 32, including a boundary. She opened the bowling and accounted for 31/1 in four overs. The right-arm speedster struck on the second ball of the innings.
Annabel Sutherland:
The right-handed middle-order batter of Melbourne Stars top-scored with a 41-ball 47 in her last outing against Adelaide Strikers. She hit a couple of boundaries and three sixes in her innings. Besides her batting, she contributed with the ball, picking up 19/2 in four overs. She was the top performer with the bat and ball.
Ellyse Perry:
The Sydney Sixers’ captain starred with the bat in her last completed game against Perth Scorchers. The right-handed top-order batter smacked an undefeated 69 off 58, including eight boundaries and a six. With the ball, she bowled two overs of right-arm medium-pace and gave away 13 runs.
Ashleigh Gardner:
The all-rounder was the only wicket-taker for Sydney Sixers in the last completed fixture that her team played against Perth Scorchers. The right-arm off-spinner scalped 19/1 in four overs and was the most economical bowler for her side. She is also known for her hard-hitting batting abilities.
Pitch
It will be the tournament’s third match at the venue, with the second game being played early in the day. The first fixture was washed out due to rain. 11 overs were bowled, and the scoreboard read 64/1. Expect a full day of cricket with a relatively low chance of precipitation. However, the cloudy conditions could make the situation tricky. Bowlers will get assistance. On the other hand, the batters may have to fight out of their skin to post a big total.
Weather
The weather is expected to be mostly cloudy. The highest temperature attained during the day will be 21 degrees Celsius. There will be a 94 percent cloud cover and a 23 percent chance of rain. The wind will blow from the south.
Fantasy Playing XI
Alyssa Healy, Suzie Bates, Erin Burns, Alice Capsey, Ashleigh Gardner, Annabel Sutherland, Ellyse Perry, Kim Garth, Sophie Ecclestone, Sasha Moloney, Lauren Cheatle
Match Details
Date: November 12, 2022
Time: 8.10 AM IST (1.40 PM LOCAL)
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
Live streaming: Sony Sports Network (India), Foxtel (Australia), BT Sports (England)
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