WBBL 2024, Match 18 | MS-W vs SS-W Preview: Key Players And Stats, Live Streaming, Pitch Report, Probable XIs

MS-W vs SS-W Preview [Source: @StarsBBL, @SixersBBL/x.com]

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will host Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) in Match 18 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2024 on Friday, November 8 at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Both sides are coming on the back of victories in their last games, making this an exciting contest. 

It is worth mentioning that Melbourne claimed victory in their first clash this season, beating Sydney by 32 runs via the DLS method, and both teams will be keen to assert their dominance in this reverse fixture.

MS-W vs SS-W: Match Details & Live Streaming

MS-W vs SS-W Preview: Stars Aiming to Keep Momentum

Melbourne Stars Women are placed second in the points table after Match 16 with two wins, and one loss from three games. After losing their season opener against Perth Scorchers Women, Melbourne has managed to secure consecutive wins, latest of which came against Hobart Hurricanes Women by seven wickets.

Annabel Sutherland’s side chased down the 134-run target with 13 balls to spare. Yastika Bhatia starred with a 46-ball 57 run knock whereas Marizanne Kapp and Kim Garth picked two wickets each. They will look to continue the good form and solidify their place in the top half of the table.

MS-W vs SS-W Preview: Sixers Looking to Climb the Ladder

On the other hand, Sydney Sixers Women are positioned at the penultimate spot with two wins and as many defeats. After winning their first match, they went on to lose successive games before notching up a thrilling six run win in their last game against Hobar Hurricanes Women.

Ellyse Perry once again led from the front by scoring 86 off 62 balls as Sydney posted 155/7 in their 20 overs. In the bowling department, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone and Caoimhe Bray snagged two wickets apiece to restrict the Hurricanes to 149/9. The Sixers will look to maintain the winning momentum and climb the points table.

MS-W vs SS-W Pitch Report: What To Expect From The Junction Oval Surface?

The surface at Junction Oval has heavily assisted spinners with good turn and bounce. Pacers need to maintain tight lines to force errors from batters. With an average score of 152 at the venue in this WBBL season, batters can expect runs if they settle in. Notably, teams chasing have won all four games here so far, so it’s likely the captain winning the toss will choose to field first.

MS-W vs SS-W Key Players And Stats

• Ellyse Perry: 479 runs in the last 10 WBBL matches, Average: 59.88, SR: 145.15, Wickets: 13, ER: 7.67
• Meg Lanning: 207 runs in the last 7 WBBL matches, Average: 41.4, SR: 128.57
• Annabel Sutherland: 14 wickets in the last 10 WBBL matches, ER: 6.38, Runs Scored: 174, Average: 19.33, SR: 115.23
• Ashleigh Gardner: 14 wickets in the last 10 WBBL matches, ER: 8.46, Runs Scored: 151, Average: 16.78, SR: 103.42
• Sophie Day: 23 wickets in the last 10 WBBL matches, ER: 6.35

MS-W vs SS-W: Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Stars Women’s Probable XI: Yastika Bhatia (wk), Ines McKeon, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Deepti Sharma, Kim Garth, Tess Flintoff, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Rhys McKenna

Sydney Sixers Women’s Probable XI: Ellyse Perry (c), Alyssa Healy (wk), Sarah Bryce, Ashleigh Gardner, Hollie Armitage, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Mathilda Carmichael, Courtney Sippel, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle

MS-W vs SS-W: Winner Prediction

Considering the current form and home advantage, Melbourne Stars Women are the favourites to win this clash.

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