MS-W vs MR-W Prediction, Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips: Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update – WBBL 2020, Match 40

Match Details:

The 40th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2020 will be played between the Melbourne Stars Women and the Melbourne Renegades Women at the Sydney Showground Stadium.

The match is scheduled to start at 1:45 PM Local Time (08:15 AM IST) and can be streamed live on Sony Six and Sony Six HD.

Preview:

Melbourne Stars Women will aim to cement their top position on the points table by continuing their top form against the Melbourne Renegades Women. They are currently enjoying their dominance in this season of WBBL by sitting at the top of the points table, with 15 points in 9 matches. Notably, they have not suffered only a single defeat in this season so far. 

On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades Women have had a totally contrasting season. They are at the last position on the points table, with only one win in nine matches. Their chances of qualifying for the next round are pretty slim and all they can hope for now is a miracle.

MS-W vs MR-W Weather Report for Match 40:

The skies will be mostly cloudy on Sunday afternoon in Sydney. There are negligible chances of rain interruption, while the expected temperature is 28 degrees Celsius. 

Pitch Report:

Batting second has been the formula to success at the Sydney Showground Stadium in WBBL 2020. The pitch has gotten better in the second innings, while the cloudy conditions will assist the quicker bowlers.

Average first innings score:

145 (All completed 20-over matches of the tournament played at this venue)

Record of chasing teams:

Won – 4, Lost – 1, Tied – 0

Injury and Availability News:

(Will be added when there’s an update)

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

Melbourne Stars Women:

Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning (c), Mignon du Preez, Natalie Sciver, Annabel Sutherland, Anna Lanning, Nicole Faltum (wk), Tess Flintoff, Katherine Brunt, Sophie Day, Alana King

Bench:

Erin Osborne, Holly Ferling, Lucy Cripps, Bhavi M Devchand

Melbourne Renegades Women:

Sophie Molineux, Lizelle Lee, Amy Satterthwaite (c), Courtney Webb, Josephine Dooley (wk), Molly Strano, Erin Fazackerley, Carly Leeson, Makinley Blows, Ella Hayward, Rosemary Mair

Bench:

Courtney Neale, Rebecca Carter, Elly Donald, Amy Yates.

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

Meg Lanning has played brilliantly in the WBBL 2020 season. She has amassed 262 runs in 8 matches. 

Natalie Sciver, in the 8 T20 matches that she has played in so far, has taken 14 wickets while also scoring 104 runs with the bat.

Sophie Molineux has scored 140 runs and for the Melbourne Renegades Women this year. She has also picked up 9 wickets.

Mignon du Preez has scored 223 runs in seven innings at a superb average of 37.16. Her strike rate in this competition is 128.90.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain Options – Meg Lanning, Natalie Sciver

Vice-Captain Options – Sophie Molineux, Mignon du Preez

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

Keeper – Lizelle Lee

Batters – Mignon du Preez, Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning, Amy Satterthwaite

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver (c), Sophie Molineux (vc), Annabel Sutherland

Bowlers – Alana King, Holly Ferling, Rosemary Mair

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

Keeper – Lizelle Lee

Batters – Mignon du Preez (vc), Elyse Villani, Meg Lanning (c), Courtney Webb

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver, Sophie Molineux, Erin Osborne

Bowlers – Katherine Brunt, Molly Strano, Carly Leeson

Expert Advice:

Carly Leeson could be the ‘X-factor’ player for Melbourne Renegades Women. She has taken 6 wickets in 8 WBBL matches. Her economy rate of 6.50 runs per over shows that the batswomen have struggled against her. It is advisable to pick her in at least one of your Dream11 Fantasy teams.

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

Melbourne Stars Women are predicted to win this game.

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.