In match 53 of the WBBL, the Adelaide Strikers will clash against the Perth Scorchers. With a head-to-head record of 3-2 in favor of the Strikers, the match promises to be a thrilling one. The game is scheduled to take place on 24th November at the Adelaide Oval at 1:40 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Adelaide Strikers: Georgia Adams, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Dani Gibson, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (C), Anesu Mushangwe, Courtney Neale, Annie O’Neil, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Laura Wolvaardt
Perth Scorchers: Chloe Ainsworth, Zoe Britcliffe, Stella Campbell, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (C), Amy Edgar, Lisa Griffith, Amy Jones, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Nat Sciver-Brunt
Players to watch out:
Beth Mooney:
Beth Mooney has consistently been one of the players in the Scorchers side. In 130 matches, she has amassed 4646 runs at an average of 47.9. This season, she is the leading run-scorer of the tournament with 538 runs in 13 matches. She hit one hundred against the Thunder and has scored 5 fifties till now. She will be a player to watch out for.
Amy Edgar:
Amy Edgar has bowled impressively in this edition. She is the leading wicket-taker for the Scorchers with 20 wickets in 13 matches at an economy of 7.13. Her best performance came against the Sixers where she took 4 wickets for 19 runs. The team will hope that she continues that performance in this match.
Megan Schutt:
Megan Schutt is a mainstay in the Australian and Strikers bowling lineup. In T20Is she has taken 130 wickets in 102 matches at an economy of 6.32. For the Strikers this season, she has taken 18 wickets in 12 matches at an economy of 6.39. She has bowled impressively and will be a player to watch out for.
Amanda Jade Wellington:
Amanda Jade Wellington will be a player to watch out for. She is the second-highest wicket-taker for the team with 17 wickets in 12 matches. She has bowled well consistently and has delivered match-winning performances. The team will hope that she contributes to this game as well.
Pitch:
The pitch at the Adelaide Oval offers balanced playing conditions and will favor both batters and bowlers. Pacers can be expected to be the most effective on this pitch.
Weather:
Chances of rain are high with the temperature being 19 degrees Celsius and humidity being 81%.
Fantasy playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Laura Wolvaardt, Katie Mack, Nat Sciver Brunt, Sophie Devine, Tahila McGrath, Megan Schutt, Amanda Jade Wellington, Alana King, Amy Edgar, Bridget Patterson
Match details:
Date – 24th November, 2023
Time – 1:40 PM, IST
Venue – Adelaide Oval
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode App and Website.
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