WBBL 2018-19, Match 39: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips

The Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars will face off in the first game WBBL game of 2019 in the doubleheader game at the MCG. The Men’s BBL will also witness Melbourne Derby on the New Year Day after of the WBBL match. Both the sides are on the same lines at the moment as the Stars have won four and lost five of their nine matches while the Renegades won three of their eight with another game ending without a result.

In the previous fixture between these two teams on Saturday at the Docklands, the Renegades edged past the Stars by a 1-wicket margin. The Stars will have a change in this match as Chloe Rafferty replaces their captain Kristen Beams. Erin Osborne will take over the captaincy responsibilities as she did in the absence of Beams at the start of the season. The Renegades didn’t make any changes to their winning line-up.

Match Details:

The 39th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.

The match starts at 2:50 PM local time (3:50 AM GMT) (9:20 AM IST).

Streaming of this game will be available on cricket.com.au, Cricket Australia Live apps and WBBL Facebook Page.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The MCG pitch has been on the slower side recently in all formats. During the last season’s WBBL, the average first innings score was only 124. Teams chasing won two times while one game ended in a Tie. Another game was won while defending 130 that too by a 2-run margin. This WBBL match could be played on a better surface as it will be the first of the New Year’s double-header matches at the MCG.

Squads:

Melbourne Stars:

Erin Osborne (C), Elly Donald, Mignon du Preez, Georgia Elwiss, Nicole Faltum, Holly Ferling, Nicola Hancock, Alana King, Lizelle Lee, Katie Mack, Chloe Rafferty, Angela Reakes, Annabel Sutherland.

Melbourne Renegades:

Amy Satterthwaite (C), Maitlan Brown, Jess Duffin, Claire Koski, Erica Kershaw, Emma Inglis, Sophie Molineux, Molly Strano, Lea Tahuhu, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Danielle Wyatt.

Injury and Availability Updates after the announcement of the squads:

(Will be added when there is an update)

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Power Picks:

The Renegades’ players Danielle Wyatt and Sophie Molineux couldn’t make a strong impact in the season so far. Molineux bagged a couple of wickets while Wyatt made a quick 18 in the last game. The Renegades’ openers will be hoping to make the best contribution in the New Year’s day game.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

The in-form all-rounders Erin Osborne and Annabel Sutherland will be the first preferred multiplier options. The International stars Mignon Du Preez and Sophie Molineux will be ideal for vice-captain roles. Lizelle Lee and Danielle Wyatt also can be alternatives for multipliers.

Suggest Playing XI No.1 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lizelle Lee

Batters – Danielle Wyatt, Angela Reakes, Claire Koski, Amy Satterthwaite (C)

All-Rounders – Sophie Molineux, Maitilan Brown, Erin Osborne (VC)

Bowlers – Molly Strano, Nicola Hancock, Alana King

Suggest Playing XI No.2 for Fantasy Cricket:

Keeper – Lizelle Lee

Batters – Angela Reakes, Mignon du Preez, Amy Satterthwaite (VC)

All-Rounders – Maitilan Brown, Erin Osborne, Annabel Sutherland (C)

Bowlers – Molly Strano, Nicola Hancock, Georgia Wareham

Expert Advice:

For picking Sophie Molineux, Annabel Sutherland and Molly Strano, only one among Satterthwaite, Wyatt and Du Preez can be a part of the final XI. Satterthwaite’s recent performances will surely make her the first pick among the three.

Probable Winners:

Melbourne Renegades are expected to edge past the Stars once again if their International players step up.

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