On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Melbourne Stars will lock horns with Melbourne Renegades in match 54 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2023 at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Stars and Renegades are currently at seventh and eighth position respectively on the eight teams points table.
Melbourne Stars have won five of their 13 matches and have 10 points. After a challenging start, the Melbourne Stars have found some rhythm with two consecutive victories against the Heat and the Scorchers. But these wins have come too late as the Stars are already out of the playoff contention.
They emerged victorious by 33 runs in their last game against the Perth Scorchers. Sophia Dunkley powers the Melbourne Stars to a respectable total and later Sophie Day sizzles with the ball. The contest saw complete domination from Melbourne Stars. This team will look to continue with their winning momentum to end their campaign.
Melbourne Renegades are at the bottom of the WBBL points table with four points and are out of the knockout stage. They have won only two games out of 13 games. The Renegades had a disastrous season and they struggled to find their form throughout the WBBL campaign.
They have collected just one in their last five matches. Melbourne Renegades have lost their previous game with a huge margin of 93 runs against the Hobart Hurricanes. Their batters and bowlers are facing difficulties to find their rhythm. The Renegades will hope to end this devastating season with a victory.
With both teams out of the playoff race, this encounter promises a thrilling display of game as they fight for pride in their last league game of the Women’s Big Bash League 2023.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 54, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Match Details
Date and Time: November 25, 2023, Saturday, 12:40 PM IST
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network and FanCode
Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 54, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Pitch Report
The pitch at this venue will be fresh and is quite a balanced pitch for this match. A first-innings score of 150 plus will be a competitive total. Pacers will get help in the early stages of the match and spinners later. The spinners may get extra skid off the surface.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 54, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be a bit cloudy with some chances of rain. The temperature is expected to be around 15-degree Celsius with 50% humidity. The wind speed is likely to be around 15-30 km/h.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 54, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Probable Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars: Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland(c), Sophie Reid(wk), Nicole Faltum, Kim Garth, Olivia Henry, Sasha Moloney, Milly Illingworth, Sophie Day.
Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews(c), Tammy Beaumont, Courtney Webb, Harmanpreet Kaur, Georgia Wareham, Josephine Dooley(wk), Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Emma de Broughe, Ella Hayward, Sara Kennedy.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 54, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Head-to-Head Records
Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades have met 16 times in WBBL history. The Renegades dominate the record with eight victories whereas Melbourne Stars have six wins. Two games between these sides have ended with no result.
Prediction: Melbourne Stars to win the match
Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 54, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Key Players
Melbourne Stars
- Sophia Dunkley: The opener’s current form makes her a player to watch out for against the Renegades. Dunkley’s impressive 73 off 48 balls in the last game showcased her potential to be a game-changer. She has the ability to hit big boundaries.
- Sophie Day: She has been in superb form with the ball for the Stars. Day has picked 27 wickets so far in the tournament. She has been the consistent performer with the ball, adding lustre to an otherwise challenging WBBL campaign.
Melbourne Renegades
- Harmanpreet Kaur: She has been the Renegades’ standout player with the bat. Kaur has smashed 320 runs in 12 innings in the ongoing WBBL season. Harmanpreet is an experienced batter and is crucial for her team. The Melbourne Renegades will rely on her to finish the season on a high.
- Georgia Wareham: She has been among the best all-rounders in the 2023 WBBL. Wareham has taken 12 wickets in the competition. She is an important player in the Renegades’ bowling attack and will look to make an impact in their last league game.
Women’s Big Bash League 2023, Match 54, Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Dream 11 Prediction
Wicket-Keeper: Josephine Dooley
Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur, Sophia Dunkley
All-rounders: Hayley Matthews, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Wareham(c), Kim Garth, Alice Capsey
Bowlers: Sarah Coyte, Georgia Prestwidge, Sophie Day
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