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The 32nd match of the 2024 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will see Adelaide Strikers Women take on Perth Scorchers Women at Karen Rolton Oval. The Strikers are currently struggling at the bottom of the table with just 4 points from eight matches and a net run rate of -0.594. In contrast, the Perth Scorchers are in a better position, sitting fourth with 8 points from seven games and a positive net run rate of 0.099. Interestingly, the Strikers have had the upper hand in recent encounters against the Scorchers, winning both matches in each of the last two seasons. Can Adelaide turn their season around with another victory against Perth?
| Tournament: | Womens Big Bash League, 2024 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
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Adelaide Strikers Women Preview
Adelaide Strikers Women have had a challenging season so far, but they secured a much-needed win in their last game against Hobart Hurricanes Women, winning by 38 runs. Batting first, the Strikers posted 140-7 and followed it up with a spirited bowling performance to bowl out the Hurricanes for just 102.
Key Strengths:
- Top Performers: Madeline Penna was the star of their last outing, scoring a well-crafted 60 off 40 balls. Captain Tahlia McGrath remains the team’s leading run-scorer this season, with 204 runs in 8 innings at an average of 34 and a strike rate of 128. She also impressed with the ball, taking 4-13 in the previous match.
- Bowling Attack: Megan Schutt has been the standout bowler, with 10 wickets in 8 matches at an economy rate of 7.36. Anesu Mushangwe and Jemma Barsby have also been effective, providing crucial breakthroughs.
Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe.
Perth Scorchers Women Preview
The Perth Scorchers Women come into this game after a disappointing 7-wicket loss to Sydney Thunder Women. Despite a spectacular innings of 97 off 64 balls by Beth Mooney, the Scorchers failed to defend a total of 170. Mooney has been in sensational form, currently among the top run-getters of the tournament.
Key Strengths:
- Top Order: Beth Mooney has been leading the charge for Perth with 286 runs in 7 innings at an average of 40.55 and a strike rate of 139. Apart from Mooney, the experienced Sophie Devine has been a steady contributor.
- Bowling Lineup: Alana King has been their most successful bowler, taking 14 wickets in 7 matches at an economy of 7.03. Chloe Ainsworth and Amy Louise Edgar have also chipped in with 9 and 7 wickets, respectively.
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:
Beth Mooney (wk), Chloe Piparo, Dayalan Hemalatha, Sophie Devine (c), Amy Jones, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Amy Louise Edgar, Lilly Mills, Ebony Hoskin.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
- Karen Rolton Oval Pitch Report: The pitch at Karen Rolton Oval is known to be a batting-friendly surface, offering good bounce and carry for the seamers. Batters can play their shots freely as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. However, spinners can find some assistance in the middle overs if they bowl tight lines.
- Average 1st Innings Score: 149 runs. The highest total recorded here in WBBL is 207-4 by Melbourne Renegades Women. In the last game played here, a team successfully chased down a target of 185 with 9 wickets in hand, indicating that the pitch remains good for batting throughout the match.
- Weather Forecast: The weather in Adelaide is expected to be clear and pleasant with temperatures ranging between 12°C to 23°C. There is no rain forecast, so we can expect a full game without any interruptions.
- Toss Prediction: Teams might prefer to bowl first at this venue, considering that the only match played here this season was won comfortably by the chasing side. Both captains will likely opt to field first if they win the toss.
Winning Prediction
Adelaide Strikers Women have had the upper hand against Perth Scorchers Women in recent seasons, but their form this year has been inconsistent. While their bowlers have shown glimpses of form, their batting lineup needs to fire collectively. On the other hand, Perth Scorchers appear to have a more balanced squad with in-form players like Beth Mooney and Alana King.
Given their current form and squad depth, Perth Scorchers Women are favorites to win this encounter.
Prediction: Perth Scorchers Women to win.
Fantasy Cricket Tips
- Captain: Beth Mooney
- Vice-Captain: Tahlia McGrath
- Top Picks: Madeline Penna, Sophie Devine, Megan Schutt, Alana King
- Differential Picks: Smriti Mandhana, Chloe Ainsworth, Anesu Mushangwe
Suggested Fantasy XI:
- Beth Mooney (C)
- Tahlia McGrath (VC)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Sophie Devine
- Madeline Penna
- Katie Mack
- Alana King
- Megan Schutt
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Jemma Barsby
- Anesu Mushangwe
Expect an exciting clash as Adelaide Strikers Women aim to keep their slim playoff hopes alive, while Perth Scorchers Women look to strengthen their position in the top four.
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