WBBL Match Prediction | Women’s Big Bash League 2024 | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 37th Match | Nov 23 – Can MR-W win against the table topper ST-W?
The Melbourne Renegades Women and Sydney Thunder Women will play each other in the 37th game of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 on November 23, 2024, at 05:00 AM at Junction Oval, Melbourne.
The Melbourne Renegades Women currently hold the 2nd spot on the points table with six victories and three defeats. They secured a 22-run win in their last match against the Hobart Hurricanes Women.
The Sydney Thunder Women are at the top of the points table with six wins and two losses. They triumphed in their last match against the Melbourne Stars Women, winning by four wickets.
MR-W vs ST-W Team Preview & Squads
Melbourne Renegades Women
Melbourne Renegades Women batted first in their last match and scored 150 for 5 in 20 overs. Despite a disastrous start, where they were reduced to 53 for 4 by the 9th over, Georgia Wareham delivered a match-winning performance with a sensational 69 runs off 45 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes. Her heroics ensured the Renegades achieved a competitive total in their innings.
The Hobart Hurricanes Women appeared to be in serious trouble throughout the chase after losing two early wickets. With a score of 36 runs, Elyse Villani did her best to turn the innings around, but the other hitters hardly offered her any assistance. The Hobart Hurricanes Women lost the match by 22 runs after the lower order struggled to generate any momentum into the innings, ultimately being
limited to 126 for 8 in 20 overs.
With 225 runs, Courtney Webb is the leading scorer for MR-W in the WBBL. With 13 wickets, Alice Capsey leads the team in the WBBL in wicket-taking.
Melbourne Renegades Women Squads
Melbourne Renegades Women
Emma de Broughe, Josephine Dooley, Nicole Faltum, Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Ella Hayward, Milly Illingworth, Naomi Stalenberg, Sophie Molineux, Sarah Coyte, Sara Kennedy, Tara Norris, Georgia Prestwidge, Linsey Smith, Tayla Vlaeminck, and Georgia Wareham.
Sydney Thunder Women
Sydney Thunder Women faced a tough challenge during the chase as Kim Garth and Marizanne Kapp made life difficult for them. Marizanne Kapp was exceptional, taking 3 wickets for just 20 runs and dismantling their top order. However, Tahlia Wilson and Anika Learoyd steadied the innings, with Learoyd scoring an unbeaten 31 runs. She guided Sydney Thunder Women to victory in the 20th over with 4 wickets in hand.
With 299 runs to her credit, Georgia Voll leads ST-W in the WBBL in scoring.
With 18 scalps, Samantha Bates leads the squad in taking wickets in the WBBL.
Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women outfield report
Junction Oval Melbourne
The Bowling first team has won seven of the past twelve Twenty20 matches played here. Therefore, the team that wins the toss should decide to bowl first.
There will be cloud cover during the game.
Given that the average score in the first innings is 131, the pitch is considered moderate.
Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches
Melbourne Renegades Women won 3 matches in their last five games and Sydney Thunder Women won 2.
Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Prediction
Disclaimer: This cricket prediction is based on the author’s insights and analysis. Readers should consider the points discussed and draw their own conclusions.
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