Published on: Oct 19, 2022 5:32 pm IST|Updated on: Oct 19, 2022 5:32 pm IST
PS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction: Perth is set to host its first Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) game of the 2022 season. The 11th derby of the WBBL 2022 will be played on Thursday (October 20). Perth Scorchers Women will lock horns with Melbourne Stars Women at the Western Australia Cricket Association Ground (WACA). It’s the eighth edition of the tournament, where eight teams will participate and 59 matches will be played in a round-robin format, followed by knockout finals.
Scorchers, led by New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine, are undefeated after three league-stage games. The defending champions will take the field with the same expectations as their performance last year.
Stars, on the other hand, have lost two back-to-back encounters in the tournament so far. With a disappointing start to the tournament, the side will be aiming for a victorious run ahead. The game will commence at 2:40 PM (IST).
Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, Match 11, Women’s Big Bash League 2022/23
Fixture: Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Date and Time: October 20, 2:40 PM IST Venue: Western Australia Cricket Association Ground (WACA)
Watch PS-W vs MS-W -W live, on Sony Sports Network. All the Women’s Big Bash League games will also be telecasted live on the SonyLIV app and website.
Position
Net Run Rate
1
1.937
3
0.445
5
-0.504
7
-1.712
It’s a balanced pitch at the WACA in Perth and better suited for the pacers. Deeming the last five games played at the venue, the average first innings score is 134, while the total average score has been below 150, in women’s games. Teams chasing the target, have won more games than the teams batting first. Moreover, the weather on matchday is predicted to hover around 22° Celcius, with a partly cloudy sky.
Last Result at the Venue
Western Australia XI (168/8) beat India (132/8) by 36 runs – Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 – Practice game – October 13, 2022
Form Guide
Last five matches – (the most recent first) Perth Scorchers Women: W W W W W Melbourne Stars Women: L L W L –
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Probable Playing 11:
The Proteas all-rounder has a raw pace and some explosive batting skills. She played a vital role in the Scorchers’ title-winning run last year.
Matches
Best
2
King has been Australia’s best discovery this year so far. She is a right-arm leggie and was the highest wicket-taker for her side last season.
3/18
Winfield-Hill has certainly been one of the finest opening batters in the women’s circuit. She scored plenty of runs in the women’s Hundred earlier and is aiming for a comeback in the national team.
The young Aussie talent has already made her national debut. Sutherland has a raw pace and can hit significant batting cameos too.
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Considering the form, head-to-head record, and morale of both sides, Perth Scorchers Women are favorites to win as per our Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women today match prediction.
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Wicket-Keeper: Beth Mooney, Lauren Winfield-Hill Batters: Alice Capsey, Maddy Green, Jemimah Rodrigues All-Rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Devine Bowlers: Taneale Peschel, Alana King, Tess Flintoff
For Small League, Head-to-Head contests: Marizanne Kapp (C) and Annabel Sutherland (VC) For Grand League: Sophie Devine (C) and Jemimah Rodrigues (VC)
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