WBBL 2023 | MS-W vs MR-W, Match 54 - Top Captain and Vice-captain Picks

image-lpcompcdHarmanpreet Kaur will be an important player for the Renegades in the match (Source: x.com)

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) and Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) square off against each other in the ongoing ninth season of the Women's Big Bash League. The Derby, the 54th match is scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. The Stars defeated the Renegades by a narrow margin of just four runs when both sides met earlier in Match No. 37 at the Junction Oval. Both struggling sides are at the bottom of the table with Stars in the seventh and Renegades in the eighth spot. Before the game goes live, here is a look at the top captain and vice-captain choices for the fantasy contests of this encounter.

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MS-W vs MR-W, Match 54: Venue Analysis

The Melbourne Cricket Ground generally offers equal help to both batters and bowlers. Spinners may find it tough bowling on this track. 


MS-W vs MR-W, Match 54 - Toss Factor

The iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host its first game of the ongoing tournament. The captain winning the toss will take a call after having a look at the surface which is supportive to both batters and bowlers.

Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

The duo of Sophie Day and Annabel Sutherland is the leading wicket-taker overall so far in WBBL 9. The former has snared 27 scalps while Sutherland has picked up 23 wickets. The pair is ruling the bowling charts this season and would look to continue doing so if the Stars are fielding first against the Renegades. Sutherland is also amongst the runs while Alice Capsey would again be crucial for the Stars in a run-chase.

Scenario: If Melbourne Renegades Fields First

Sarah Coyte, Hayley Matthews and Georgia Wareham have all managed to pick up 12 wickets each so far. The trio have been the pick of the bowlers for the Renegades as they look to keep doing their job against their neighbors. Harmanpreet Kaur and Wareham are the leading run-scorers for the Renegades and the pair will play a vital role in a big run-chase.


MS-W vs MR-W, Match 54 - Top Captain and Vice-captain choices

Scenario: If Melbourne Renegades Fields First

Harmanpreet Kaur (MR-W)

As mentioned, India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has smashed the most runs for the Renegades in this campaign. The right-handed batter has racked up 320 runs at an average of 29.09 which includes one half-century. Kaur has also snared seven scalps in ten innings so far. She is a crucial part in this Renegades setup and will again be an important player if her side is chasing a big target.

Georgia Wareham (MR-W)

Georgia Wareham has hit the second-most runs after Harmanpreet for her team. The right-hander has amassed 295 runs at an average of 33 with one half-century to her name. As mentioned above, she has picked up the joint-most wickets (12) and her all-round skills will again be needed in this Derby clash.


Scenario: If Melbourne Stars Fields First

Alice Capsey (MS-W)

England international Alice Capsey has smashed the second-most runs for the Stars this season. The right-hander has mustered 283 runs runs at an average of 22 with one half-century to her name. Capsey has also snared eight scalps in 12 innings as the Stars will look to her for a strong all-round performance in this tie.

Annabel Sutherland (MS-W)

Regular skipper Meg Lanning has taken some time off due to personal reasons and Annabel Sutherland will don the captaincy hat in her absence. The latter has struck the third-most runs for the Stars in this campaign. The right-handed batter has 252 runs under her belt and is averaging 21.00 with the highest score of 49. The all-rounder is the second highest wicket-taker of WBBL 9 so far with 23 scalps and at an average of just 15. She is a vital cog for the Stars and her all-rounder performance will again be needed against the Renegades.


MS-W vs MR-W, Match 54 - Big Risk, Big Return Choices

Sophia Dunkley (MS-W)

England international Sophia Dunkley has managed to score only 203 runs in 13 innings at a poor average of just 16. But the right-handed player returned to form last time out against Perth in Perth where she struck 73 off 48 with the help of nine fours and two maximums. She has finally struck form and maybe a good pick for this category.

Tammy Beaumont (MR-W)

England international Tammy Beaumont has scored close to 300 runs and is averaging 23. The right-handed opening player is yet to hit a half-century with her highest score being 43. Beaumont might finally end the drought by getting a substantial score under her belt in the Derby clash.