WBBL 2022: Match 17, AS-W vs MR-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women?

The season hasn't begun as per plan as both Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades have managed to win just one out of the three matches so far in the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL). Thus, needless to say, it’s going to be an intriguing affair as both these teams will aim for a win when they face each other at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide on October 24. 

After losing to Sydney Sixers and Renegades earlier in the season, the Strikers finally managed to get a win under htier belt by three runs in the reverse fixture against Sixers. Bowling has been their primary strength and that is one area that they would like to back themselves in. Their batting runs deep but they are yet to show their class.

Coming to Renegades, they have already defeated the Strikers earlier in the tournament and thus, know the formula. Their bowling has been pretty average so far in the tournament and that is one area that the team needs to massively improve in. When it comes to batting, everyone is chipping in and contributing as no particular player is stealing the show. 

Match Details

Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, South Australia

Date and Time: October 24, 10:00 AM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network and Sony Liv

Pitch Report

The wicket in Adelaide generally helps the bowlers as the batters slowly and steadily start to dominate. Bowling first will be ideal as batting gets relatively easy towards the end.

Probable Playing XIs

Adelaide Strikers:

Deandra Dottin, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin (w), Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown 

Melbourne Renegades:

Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux (c), Evelyn Jones, Josephine Dooley (wk), Courtney Webb, Carly Leeson, Sarah Coyte, Ellie Falconer, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward, Shabnim Ismail

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter

Madeline Penna:

The 22-year-old Madeline Penna has been sensational for Adelaide Strikers so far. In the three matches she played so far, the youngster has smashed 96 runs at a strike rate of 110.34. The Australian played a valuable knock of 36 runs when these two teams last met on October 16. Thus, she’ll be confident of a positive outcome against a known opponent.

Probable best bowler

Sophie Molineux

The 24-year-old picked up a four-wicket haul when these two teams last met in the tournament. Overall, she has picked up a total of five wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 7.58. Even though she has gone for runs but the Aussie knows the art of picking crucial wickets and changing the complexion of the match.

Today’s Match Prediction: Adelaide Strikers win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.