MR-W Vs SS-W 1st Match Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

Sydney vs Melbourne- (Source:@WBBL/X.com)

On Sunday, October 27, in the second match of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), Melbourne Renegades will take on Sydney Sixers at the Adelaide Oval. 

Meanwhile, Sophie Molineux-led side will take on Ellyse Perry's Sixers. Thus, this article will shed light on the preview, pitch report, live streaming, and probable playing XI of the upcoming match. 

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MS-W vs SS-W 2nd Match: Sixers Eye To Extend Dominating Run

The two teams have squared off against each other on 18 occasions, and the Sixers enjoy a dominating run against the Renegades. The Sixers have won 12 matches, while Melbourne have managed to win just six matches against the Sixers in WBBL history. 

In the last season, Sydney won both of their outings against the Renegades. The last time the Molinuex-led side won the match was in 2021.  

Talking about the Renegades, they have received a boost as The Melbourne Renegades have signed English spinner Linsey Smith as an International replacement player for WBBL.

Shedding light on the Sixers, they have dealt a heavy blow as they do not have Alysa Healy, who suffered an injury during the Women's T20 World Cup 2024. Young guns Elsa Hunter, Frankie Nicklin and Sarah Bryce have come in for injured trio Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns and Alyssa Healy.

MS-W vs SS-W Pitch Report

The pitch at the Adelaide Oval will be a batting paradise. The ball will come nicely onto the bat and the fans can expect high scores. Further, team, batting second, have enjoyed more success at this ground. 

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MS-W Vs SS-W: Key Player And Stats

Ellyse Perry is the second leading run-getter in WBBL history with 4264 runs in 124 matches. She is only behind Beth Mooney in that run Talley.

Molly Strano is the second leading wicket-taker in WBBL history as she has 150 wickets in 128 matches. 

Meanwhile, she is just 13 wickets behind Jess Johanssen to become the leading run-getter in WBBL history. 

Sixers' Alyssa Healy holds the record for most sixes in WBBL history (5)

Ashleigh Gardner holds the record for second-most sixes in WBBL history(89)

MS-W vs SS-W: Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades: Sophie Molineux (C), Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Emma de Broughe, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum (wk), Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Linsey Smith, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb.

Sydney Sixers: Alyssa Healy (wk), Hollie Armitage, Kate Pelle/ Isabella Malgioglio, Ellyse Perry (c), Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Mathilda Carmichael, Sophie Ecclestone, Maitlan Brown, Lauren Cheatle, Courtney Sippel

MS-W vs SS-W: Winner Prediction

Sydney Sixers are the clear favourite to win the upcoming tie as they boast a great head-to-head record against the Renegades, and they have more star power on the paper.

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