The Adelaide Strikers put their five consecutive losses behind them with a comprehensive win in their most recent game, while the Perth Scorchers have registered four wins from seven outings in the ongoing 10th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League. The two teams will square off in match no. 32 at the Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, on the 19th of November 2024, at 12:40 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Squads:
Adelaide Strikers Women
Tahlia McGrath, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Maggie Clark, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Katie Mack, Smriti Mandhana, Anesu Mushangwe, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Orla Prendergast, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt
Perth Scorchers Women
Sophie Devine, Chloe Ainsworth, Stella Campbell, Maddy Darke, Dayalan Hemalatha, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Brooke Halliday, Alana King, Carly Leeson, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Chloe Piparo, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi
Players to watch out:
Smriti Mandhana
The 28-year-old opening batter, from 40 WBBL innings, has accumulated 887 runs at an average of 24.63, a strike rate of 131.40, and registered the highest score of 114*. Smriti has been in good form of late, and though she had a quiet start to this campaign, departing for 6, she has followed up with scores of 51, 40, and 6, striking at 143.05. She can be relied upon for another substantial score.
Orla Prendergast
The 22-year-old all-rounder debuted this WBBL season and has been in notable form, accumulating 108 runs from 6 innings at a strike rate of 124.13, while also picking up 6 wickets from 7 outings with an economy rate of 9.31. Orla hasn’t been very consistent with the wickets and has also proven expensive but has registered three important scores of 39, 31, and 24, and should be backed to step up her efforts.
Sophie Devine
The 35-year-old all-rounder in the WBBL, from 126 outings, has amassed 3886 runs at an average of 36.31 and a strike rate of 127.87, while also scalping 103 wickets from 113 innings at an economy rate of 7.40. Sophie kicked off this season with scores of 22 and 25 and followed up her consecutive ducks with scores of 48 and 44, while also being among the wickets. She can be counted on for the goods.
Chloe Ainsworth
The 19-year-old pacer, from 20 WBBL appearances, has struck 24 wickets at an economy rate of 6.60 and recorded the best of 3/25. Building on her inaugural season’s (2023-24) success, Chloe has again impressed this season, being economical and effective with the ball, striking 9 wickets from 7 outings, and maintaining an economy rate of 5.22. She can be relied upon for breakthroughs.
Pitch:
The Karen Rolton Oval offers a fairly balanced center wicket that provides runs for batters and also offers assistance to bowlers. The average score at the venue is in the 150s, and pacers tend to have the upper hand on this track.
Weather:
The temperature is expected to hover around 21°C, with moderate winds and humidity at 51%. The forecasted conditions promise a complete game at the Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide.
Fantasy playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath, Amy Edgar, Sophie Devine, Orla Prendergast, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Match details:
Date – November 19, 2024
Time – 12:40 PM IST
Venue – Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast – The game will be telecasted by the Star Sports Network and live-streamed on Disney+ Hotstar.
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