MS-W vs MR-W Match Prediction [Source: @StarsBBL, @RenegadesBBL/x.com]
It’s derby time as Melbourne Stars Women will lock horns with Melbourne Renegades Women in Match 28 of the WBBL 2024 on Friday, November 15 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Both sides are coming on the back of contrasting results in their last matches, making this an exciting face-off.
Melbourne Stars Women
The Stars Women haven’t had the smoothest season—they’re near the bottom of the table with three wins and two losses from five games. In their last match, they faced the Renegades and lost by 15 runs. The Stars’ bowlers did their job, holding the Renegades to 146/6. Marizanne Kapp and Annabel Sutherland each grabbed two wickets, but the batting lineup fell short. Players like Yastika Bhatia (22), Meg Lanning (22), and Deepti Sharma (23) all got good starts but couldn’t go big. This time, the Stars will be fired up and ready to take their revenge.
Melbourne Renegades Women
The Renegades Women, currently fourth on the points table with four wins from seven matches, are in great form. Their last game was a stunner—they chased down 185 runs against Adelaide Strikers with ease, winning by nine wickets. The bowlers did struggle, except for Hayley Matthews, who took 2/28. But the Renegades’ batting was unstoppable. Matthews smashed an unbeaten 85 off 54 balls, while Courtney Webb chipped in with 37 off 29 before she had to leave the field hurt. Deandra Dottin then played a scintillating knock by smashing 46 off just 18 balls. The Renegades will be looking to keep up this hot streak against their city rivals.
MS-W vs MR-W Head-to-Head Records
Categories | Melbourne Stars Women | Melbourne Renegades Women |
---|---|---|
Matches Played | 20 | 20 |
Matches Won | 9 | 9 |
Matches Lost | 9 | 9 |
No Result | 2 | 2 |
How Will the Melbourne Cricket Ground Pitch Behave?
The MCG pitch usually offers something for both batters and bowlers. Pacers can extract substantial bounce and movement from the track but as the game goes on, batting gets easier. With the large boundaries here, running between the wickets is crucial. Whoever wins the toss might prefer to bowl first, as chasing becomes a bit easier at this ground.
Players To Watch Out For In MS-W vs MR-W
Top All-Rounders
Annabel Sutherland (Melbourne Stars Women)
Annabel Sutherland has been consistent, scoring 226 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 25.11 and a strike rate of 115.3. Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her a valuable all-rounder.
Hayley Matthews (Melbourne Renegades Women)
Hayley Matthews has scored 254 runs across the last 9 matches at an average of 36.29 and a strike rate of 122.7. Known for her aggressive style, she can change the course of the game quickly with her power-hitting. She is brilliant with her spin as well, which was evident in the last game. Her role with both bat and ball will be extremely crucial for the Renegades.
Top Batting Performers
Meg Lanning (Melbourne Stars Women)
Meg Lanning has been in excellent form, accumulating 212 runs in 7 matches at an impressive average of 42.4 and a strike rate of 130.86. As a top-order batter, she brings stability and experience to the lineup.
Courtney Webb (Melbourne Renegades Women)
Courtney Webb has contributed 209 runs in her 10 matches at an average of 26.13 and a strike rate of 118.75. Her presence at the top provides the Renegades with solid backup to accelerate or stabilize the innings as needed.
Top Bowling Performers
Sophie Day (Melbourne Stars Women)
Sophie Day has taken 15 wickets in her last 10 matches at an economy rate of 6.67 and a strike rate of 11.4. Her consistency in picking up wickets at crucial intervals makes her an important asset in the Stars’ bowling lineup.
Georgia Wareham (Melbourne Renegades Women)
Georgia Wareham has also taken 13 wickets across her last 10 matches at an economy of 7.17 and a strike rate of 16.15. Her ability to control runs while taking wickets adds a valuable dimension to the Renegades bowling attack.
Today's Match Prediction: MS-W vs MR-W
Predicted Top Performers
Melbourne Stars Women – Annabel Sutherland, Meg Lanning, Sophie Day
Melbourne Renegades Women – Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Georgia Wareham
MS-W vs MR-W: Predicted Score
Predicted first innings score: 130-150
Predicted second innings score: 135-155
Predicted Result: The toss will be a massive factor here, and the team batting first will likely have an advantage in this match.