MS-W vs AS-W Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s WBBL 10 Match Between Melbourne Stars Women And Adelaide Strikers Women?

MS-W vs AS-W Match Prediction [Source: @StarsBBL, @StrikersBBL/x.com]

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 is nearing its end, and the penultimate clash promises an interesting showdown. Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) and Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) will face off at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on Sunday, November 24. Both teams are out of the title race, but this game isn’t just a dead rubber, it’s a scrap to dodge the wooden spoon.

Melbourne Stars Women

It’s been a tough season for Melbourne Stars Women. They’ve only managed two wins from nine games and are stuck at the bottom of the table. Their last game against Brisbane Heat Women was a rain-hit mess, with the Stars scoring just 46/6 in seven overs. The batting lineup crumbled like a house of cards with Annabel Sutherland, Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, and Sophie Reid all falling for single-digit scores. 

Tess Flintoff’s unbeaten 14 and Rhys McKenna’s 15 were the only bright spots. With the ball, the Stars weren’t much better. Kapp, Kim Garth, and Sophie Day bowled economically but failed to take wickets, while Sutherland got one but went for plenty. They’ll need to pull up their socks and bring their A-game if they want to finish on a high.

Adelaide Strikers Women

On the other hand, Adelaide Strikers Women aren’t much better off, sitting just above the Stars with three wins from nine games. However, their last outing against Perth Scorchers Women gave them something to cheer about. Smriti Mandhana and Katie Mack both scored 41, while Laura Wolvaardt smashed a classy 48 to post 169/6. 

With the ball, Megan Schutt was the star, grabbing three wickets, while Anesu Mushangwe and Orla Prendergast chipped in with two each to seal a 30-run win. The defending champs haven’t had the season they hoped for, but they’ll be keen to finish strong and steer clear of the bottom spot.

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MS-W vs AS-W Head-to-Head Records

How Will the Junction Oval Pitch Behave?

The Junction Oval is known for its batting-friendly track, with good pace and bounce early on. However, as the game progresses, spinners tend to come into play. Teams batting first have had better luck this season, so the toss-winning skipper might want to put runs on the board. A score of 170 or more could be on the cards if the batters get going.

Players To Watch Out For In MS-W vs AS-W

Melbourne Stars Women

Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning has scored 158 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 19.75 and a strike rate of 120.61. Despite a dip in form, her experience and leadership remain crucial for her team's success.

Yastika Bhatia

Yastika Bhatia has contributed 154 runs in 6 matches, averaging 25.67 with a strike rate of 104.76. Known for her steady approach, she is known for anchoring the innings effectively when needed.

Kim Garth

Kim Garth has taken 10 wickets in her last 9 matches at an economy of 6.19 and a strike rate of 15.6. Her consistent performances with the ball provide control and breakthroughs when needed.

Marizanne Kapp

Marizanne Kapp has claimed 9 wickets in 9 matches with an impressive economy of 5.94 and a strike rate of 21.33. Her ability to bowl in challenging conditions makes her a valuable asset.

Adelaide Strikers Women

Tahlia McGrath

Tahlia McGrath has been consistent, scoring 222 runs in her last 9 matches at an average of 31.71 and a strike rate of 127.58. Her ability to perform under pressure makes her a key player for her side.

Bridget Patterson

Bridget Patterson has accumulated 200 runs in 8 matches at an average of 33.33 and a strike rate of 117.64. Her reliability in the middle order strengthens her team's batting lineup.

Megan Schutt

Megan Schutt has been in excellent form, picking up 13 wickets in her last 9 matches with an economy of 7.06 and a strike rate of 15.69. Her sharp bowling in key moments is critical for her team.

Anesu Mushangwe

Anesu Mushangwe has impressed with 11 wickets in 8 matches, albeit with a slightly higher economy of 8.29, but a strong strike rate of 15.27. Her wicket-taking ability adds depth to the bowling attack.

Today's Match Prediction: MS-W vs AS-W

Predicted Top Performers

Melbourne Stars Women – Yastika Bhatia, Kim Garth, Marizanne Kapp
Adelaide Strikers Women– Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Megan Schutt

MS-W vs AS-W: Predicted Score

Predicted first innings score: 150-170
Predicted second innings score: 140-160

Predicted Result: The toss will be a big factor here, however, the team batting first will likely have an edge in this match.

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