Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 16, Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Renegades – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 16th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Renegades at the W.A.C.A Ground in Perth.

The match starts at 5:40 PM local time (9:40 AM GMT) (3:10 PM IST).

The game will be live on Sony ESPN and Sony ESPN HD in India. Live streaming available on Sony Liv.

Preview:

Perth Scorchers will play their first home match on Friday when they face Melbourne Renegades at the WACA Ground. The Scorchers haven’t enjoyed great success despite the presence of some top International stars. The Perth team won only one of the three matches they played thus far. Both their defeats witnessed batting failures including single-digit scores of their skipper Meg Lanning.

On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades started off with a big defeat to Adelaide Strikers. In less than 24 hours of time, they defeated the strikers in a big chase. They followed it with a comfortable win over the Scorchers by 4 wickets. In their last game against Sydney Thunder, the Renegades suffered a 3-run defeat after recovering from 25/4 in the 133-run chase.

Weather Condition/Report:

Constant showers are expected at the W.A.C.A ground in Perth on Friday. About 40% chances of rainfall are forecasted during the match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The WACA Stadium in Perth last hosted Women’s T20s in 2017/18 season. All the four matches witnessed scores around 140. The teams batting second have enjoyed good success with three out of four being won by the chasing team. In another game, the Scorchers fell 13 runs short of the target due to some poor batting in last five overs.

Average first innings score: 142 (WBBL games in 2017/18)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 1

Injury and Availability Updates:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades:

Danielle Wyatt, Sophie Molineux, Tammy Beaumont, Claire Koski, Courtney Webb, Jess Duffin (C), Josie Dooley (WK), Maitlan Brown, Georgia Wareham, Molly Strano, Lea Tahuhu.

Bench: Carly Leeson, Erica Kershaw.

Perth Scorchers:

Meg Lanning (C), Amy Jones, Nicole Bolton, Natalie Sciver, Chloe Piparo, Georgia Redmayne, Heather Graham, Jemma Barsby, Kim Garth, Piepa Cleary, Taneale Peschel.

Bench: Samantha Betts, Emma King.

Top Picks:

Amy Jones has been more consistent in the tournament compared to Meg Lanning thus far. Nicole Bolton has been a surprise package with her all-round skills. She claimed two wickets alongside scoring 51 runs in three matches. Danielle Wyatt has scored only one fifty in four matches but picked two wickets in five overs she bowled in the tournament. Maitlan Brown’s success with the ball in this season continues as she picked up seven wickets from four matches. Jess Duffin has three 25+ scores including a fifty in four matches this season.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Meg Lanning, Amy Jones, Sophie Molineux, Danielle Wyatt

Vice-Captain – Natalie Sciver, Nicole Bolton, Tammy Beaumont, Jess Duffin

Sophie Molineux has bagged four wickets and scored 28 runs while opening the innings across the last two games. Hence, she will be a perfect option for a multiplier role.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Amy Jones

Batters – Meg Lanning (C), Nicole Bolton, Courtney Webb, Jess Duffin

All-Rounders – Sophie Molineux, Danielle Wyatt (VC), Kim Garth

Bowlers – Piepa Cleary, Maitlan Brown, Molly Strano

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Amy Jones

Batters – Nicole Bolton (VC), Tammy Beaumont, Jess Duffin

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver, Sophie Molineux (C), Heather Graham

Bowlers – Jemma Barsby, Piepa Cleary, Maitlan Brown, Lea Tahuhu

Expert Advice:

In last four matches against the Melbourne Renegades, the Scorchers’ skipper Meg Lanning has been dismissed three times by Lea Tahuhu for low scores. At the WACA, Lanning could be troubled by Tahuhu’s pacer. It is the reason why we have excluded Lanning from our Suggested XI No.2 and picked the pacer instead.

Probable Winners:

Perth Scorchers are expected to with their first home match of the season.

*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.