While the Strikers would want to bounce back sharply after a hat-trick of defeats, the Renegades would hope to keep the momentum going.
The 23rd match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 will be played between Adelaide Strikers Women and Melbourne Renegades Women. It will take place on Monday (November 11) in Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. Both teams have had contrasting results in their previous games.
Adelaide Strikers Women lost their last encounter against Brisbane Heat Women by 8 runs. They fought well till the end, but the target turned out to be too stiff to chase. Meanwhile, Melbourne Renegades Women won their latest game against Melbourne Stars Women by 15 runs.
The Renegades churned out an all-round performance to clinch a crucial victory. Both teams have solid players and would want them to step up in another vital contest. While the Strikers would want to bounce back sharply after a hat-trick of defeats, the Renegades would hope to keep the momentum going.
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Adelaide Strikers Women: Katie Mack, Smriti Mandhana, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath(c), Bridget Patterson(w), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Melbourne Renegades Women: Hayley Matthews(c), Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum(w), Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker
This will be the first game of the season at this venue. Last year, the average first-innings score here was 149. Expect some movement for pacers early on before it becomes good for batting. The team winning the toss might elect to field first.
A temperature of around 22°C, with some chances of rain, is forecast.
Smriti Mandhana (AS-W)
Orla Prendergast (AS-W)
Deandra Dottin (MR-W)
Tahila McGrath (AS-W)
Hayley Matthews (MR-W)
Alice Capsey (MR-W)
Sarah Coyte (MR-W)
Adelaide Strikers Women are on a losing streak but will play at home. Meanwhile, Melbourne Renegades Women have a well-rounded unit and will be hard to beat. However, Adelaide Strikers have an edge since they know the venue well and should break the losing run.