WBBL 2021: Match 12 and 13, ST-W vs SS-W and PS-W vs MR-W, Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match?

Preview

Sydney Thunder and Sydney Sixers are set to face each other in Match No.12 of the WBBL at the Aurora Stadium in Launceston. The Thunder, led by Hannah Darlington, didn’t make a great start. They slumped to a 30-run defeat at the hands of Adelaide Strikers on Wednesday, October 20.

The Sixers, on the other hand, won back-to-back games against Melbourne Stars and Hobart Hurricanes. However, Melbourne Stars beat them by 30 runs in their previous game. Another win will help the Ellyse Perry-led Sixers cement their position in the top two of the points table.

In the second game, the Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades will cross swords at the same venue. The Scorchers are yet to win a game in their mandatory 20 overs. But their record against the Renegades will give them confidence. The Renegades are placed at fifth with a net run rate of 0.285.

Match Details

Match – Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women- Match 12 and Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women – Match 13

Venue – Aurora Stadium, Launceston

Time – 10:10 AM IST, 04:40 AM GMT and 01:35 PM IST, 08:05 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Aurora Stadium has been fairly good for batting. The bowlers have mostly struggled on the surface. Chasing should be the way forward on a decent surface for batters.

Probable Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder Women

Smriti Mandhana, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Phoebe Litchfield, Corinne Hall, Anika Learoyd, Deepti Sharma, Hannah Darlington (c), Lauren Smith, Isabelle Wong, Emily Smith (wk), Samantha Bates

Bench- Kate Peterson, Olivia Porter, Jessica Davidson

Sydney Sixers Women

Alyssa Healy (wk), Shafali Verma, Ashleigh Gardner, Ellyse Perry (c), Nicole Bolton, Angela Reakes, Radha Yadav, Maitlan Brown, Claire Moore, Stella Campbell, Jade Allen

Bench- Emma Hughes, Erin Burns, Matilda Lugg, Lauren Cheatle

Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine (c), Beth Mooney (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Samantha Betts, Mathilda Carmichael, Heather Graham, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo

Bench: Piepa Cleary, Lisa Griffith

Melbourne Renegades Women

Sophie Molineux (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Courtney Webb, Harmanpreet Kaur, Evelyn Jones, Georgia Wareham, Jess Duffin, Josephine Dooley (wk), Carly Leeson, Ellie Falconer, Holly Ferling

Bench- Ella Hayward, Rhiann O Donnell, Makinley Blows, Poppy Gardner

Head-to-Head

Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women

Played – 19 | Sydney Thunder Women – 7 | Sydney Sixers Women – 12 | N/R – 0

Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women

Played – 14 | Perth Scorchers Women – 11 | Melbourne Renegades Women – 3 | N/R – 0

Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Women

Probable best batter of the match

Smriti Mandhana – Sydney Thunder Women

Smriti Mandhana is a crucial part of the Thunder’s batting unit. She came into the tournament on the back of some handy knocks for Team India and for Southern Brave in the Hundred. The Thunder need Mandhana to step up at the earliest.

Probable best bowler of the match

Sammy-Jo Johnson— Sydney Thunder Women

Sammy-Jo Johnson has been a genuine wicket-taker for whichever team she has represented. She picked quite a few wickets for the Trent Rockets in the Hundred and is on good form. Not to forget that she is more than effective with the ball in hand.

Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades

Probable best batter of the match

Sophie Devine – Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine is one of the most powerful strikers doing the rounds in women’s cricket. She has played a crucial role for the Scorchers in the last couple of seasons. If she gets going, the Renegades could find themselves in trouble

Probable best bowler of the match

Marizanne Kapp – Perth Scorchers Women

Marizanne Kapp has mostly been entrusted to bowl in the powerplay where she has mostly been economical. But she hasn’t been able to take many wickets until now. She is also a powerful striker of the cricket ball.

Today’s match prediction:

Match 12- Sydney Thunder to win.

Match 13- Perth Scorchers to win.

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.