MR-W vs ST-W Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – WBBL 2020, Match 22

Match Details:

The 22nd match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between Melbourne Renegades Women and the Sydney Thunder Women at the Hurstville Oval in Sydney.

This match is scheduled to start at 02:30 PM Local Time (09:00 AM IST) and it will be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.

Preview:

Melbourne Renegades Women have had a forgettable WBBL 2020 season so far. They have played five matches, losing three of them. The Renegades have failed to register a single win in this competition as their other two fixtures were abandoned because of rain.

On the other side, the Sydney Thunder Women are at the number one position on the points table with eight points in five matches. As their current league standing suggests, they have had a contrasting record in the tournament as compared to their upcoming opponents. Thunder have registered three wins, while two of their matches ended in a no result.

MR-W vs ST-W Weather Report for Match 22:

The skies will be mostly sunny during this afternoon game of the Women’s Big Bash League 2020. There are negligible chances of rainfall, meaning that the fans will possibly get a full 40-over contest.

Pitch Condition/Report:

Only one match of this season played at the Hurstville Oval has produced a result. The Adelaide Strikers Women bowled out the Hobart Hurricanes Women for only 84 runs in that game. Fast bowlers and the spinners were equally successful in that match. In the other game, the Melbourne Stars Women managed 127/4 in 17 overs before the match was called off.

Average first innings score:

84 (All completed games played at this venue in this tournament)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 1, Lost – 0, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

Maitlan Brown has been ruled out of the competition owing to a hamstring tendon damage. Courtney Neale is her replacement.

MR-W vs ST-W Today’s Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades Women:

Sophie Molineux, Lizelle Lee (wk), Erin Fazackerley, Amy Satterthwaite (c), Courtney Webb, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Neale, Molly Strano, Makinley Blows, Carly Leeson, Rosemary Mair

Bench:

Josephine Dooley, Ella Hayward.

Sydney Thunder Women:

Rachael Haynes, Tammy Beaumont, Heather Knight, Hannah Darlington, Rachel Trenaman, Tahlia Wilson, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Shabnim Ismail, Sam Bates, Lauren Smith, Phoebe Litchfield

Bench:

Saskia Horley, Kate Peterson, Anika Learoyd.

MR-W vs ST-W Top Picks for Today’s Dream11 Match:

Rachael Haynes has scored 105 runs in four innings. She has a strike rate of 119.31, while her highest score has been 61*. 

Heather Knight has played a massive role in the Sydney Thunder Women’s success. She has scored 146 runs and taken six wickets in five matches. 

Georgia Wareham has been the most impressive batswoman from the Melbourne Renegades team. She has aggregated 84 runs in three innings, which includes a half-century. 

Sam Bates has been in top form this season, as she has scalped seven wickets in just nine overs. Her economy rate has been only 3.22 runs per over. 

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Heather Knight, Sam Bates

Vice-Captain Options – Georgia Wareham, Rachael Haynes

Suggested Playing XI No.1 for MR-W vs ST-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lizelle Lee

Batters – Rachel Trenaman, Rachael Haynes, Amy Satterthwaite

All-Rounders – Sammy Jo-Johnson, Heather Knight (c), Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham (vc)

Bowlers – Sam Bates, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano

Suggested Playing XI No.2 for MR-W vs ST-W Dream11 Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Tahlia Wilson

Batters – Rachael Haynes (vc), Courtney Webb, Tammy Beaumont

All-Rounders – Heather Knight, Georgia Wareham, Sammy Jo-Johnson, Sophie Molineux

Bowlers – Sam Bates (c), Shabmin Ismail, Carly Leeson

Expert Advice:

Lauren Smith picked up a three-wicket haul against the Adelaide Strikers Women. Since the Melbourne Renegades Women have struggled with the bat, the off-break bowler could trouble them with her spin. It is advisable to pick her in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

Today’s MR-W vs ST-W Probable Winners:

Sydney Thunder Women are predicted to win this match.

Note: Updated Fantasy teams and Playing XIs of every match will be provided in our Telegram channel if the information is available.

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