Cricket Match Prediction | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | T20 Spring Challenge 2024 | Match 18 | Oct 17 – Can MRW win over MSW?

MRW vs MSW Match Analysis

The 18th T20 Spring Challenge 2024 match will occur on October 17, 2024, at 09:30 AM in Cricket Central, Sydney where Melbourne Renegades Women and Melbourne Stars Women will face each other.

The Melbourne Renegades Women’s team has competed in a total of 3 matches so far in the tournament. Out of these, they have managed to secure victory in 1 match while losing the other 2. With these performances, the team has earned 2 points, reflecting their single win. However, their losses have affected their overall standing, resulting in a negative net run rate of -0.239.

The Melbourne Stars Women’s team has played 3 matches, winning 2 and losing 1. With these victories, they have accumulated 4 points. Their net run rate stands at a positive 0.408, indicating that their wins have been by strong margins, contributing positively to their overall standing in the tournament.

MRW vs MSW Team Preview & Squads

Melbourne Renegades Women

The Melbourne Renegades Women, chasing a target of 174, were bowled out for 156 in 18.3 overs, falling short by 17 runs against the Adelaide Strikers Women in the 13th match of the T20 Spring Challenge. Despite a valiant effort, the Renegades couldn’t keep up with the required run rate, allowing the Strikers to secure a well-fought victory.

Courtney Webb and Emma de Broughe have been standout performers for the MRW in their recent matches. Webb has played 3 games, accumulating 110 runs at an impressive average of 36.67 and a striking strike rate of 177.41, making her a key player in their batting lineup. De Broughe has also been consistent, scoring 90 runs in 3 matches with an average of 30 and a strike rate of 142.85.

Georgia Prestwidge and Emma de Broughe have been key bowlers for the MRW in recent matches. Prestwidge has taken 5 wickets in 3 games with an impressive strike rate of 13.2, though her economy rate stands at 9.45. She has been effective in taking crucial wickets. De Broughe, known for her batting, has also contributed with the ball, claiming 3 wickets in 3 matches at an economical 6.56 runs per over and a strike rate of 18.

Melbourne Renegades Women Squads

Melbourne Renegades Women

Naomi Stalenberg, Samara Dulvin, Poppy Gardner, Bronte Leishman, Tia Davidge, Ella Hayward, Georgia Prestwidge, Courtney Webb, Nicole Faltum, Emma de Broughe, Milly Illingworth, Sarah Coyte, and Sara Kennedy. 

Melbourne Stars Women

The Melbourne Stars Women secured a dominant 8-wicket victory over the Sydney Sixers Women in the 12th match. The Sixers posted 130/5 in their allotted 19 overs, but the Stars chased down the target of 131 comfortably in 17.2 overs, finishing at 134/2 with 10 balls to spare. It was a clinical performance from the Stars, as they controlled the chase and sealed the win with ease. 

Meg Lanning and Sophie Reid have been in excellent form for the MSW in their recent matches. Lanning has scored 119 runs in 3 games at an impressive average of 59.5, with a strike rate of 141.66, showcasing her ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a brisk scoring rate. Sophie Reid has also contributed significantly, accumulating 83 runs in 3 matches with an average of 41.5 and a strike rate of 125.75. 

Hasrat Gill and Sophie Day have been effective with the ball for the Melbourne Stars Women in their recent matches. Gill, in her 2 games, has claimed 3 wickets with an exceptional economy rate of 4.5 and a strike rate of 12, making her a key figure in the bowling attack. Sophie Day, playing 3 matches has also taken 3 wickets with a decent economy of 6.92 and a strike rate of 24.

Melbourne Stars Women Squads

Melbourne Stars Women

Olivia Henry, Meg Lanning, Sophie Reid, Sophie Day, Rhys McKenna, Tess Flintoff, Maisy Gibson, Sasha Moloney, Hasrat Gill, Indigo Noble, Mia Perrin, Zoe Samuel, and Holly Spencer.

Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women outfield report 

Cricket Central, Sydney

Teams that have been favored to chase throughout the competition have done so for a good cause. In the 13 games that have been played so far, the team pursuing has won eight of them. Conditions are expected to be partly cloudy, especially in the morning, but they might clear in time for the game to begin.

Since the venue is relatively new, there are very few details available regarding the likely behavior of this surface.  

MRW vs MSW Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

It’s going to be their first meeting.

MRW vs MSW Prediction

Cricket analysts predict the Melbourne Stars Women have a 51% chance of winning.

Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.