Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 18, Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 18th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Perth Scorchers and Melbourne Stars at the W.A.C.A Ground in Perth.

The match starts at 3:55 PM local time (7:55 AM GMT) (1:25 PM IST).

The game will be live on Sony Ten 3 and Sony Ten 3 HD in India. Live streaming available on Sony Liv.

Preview:

Perth Scorchers started their home-leg matches with a win thanks to a brilliant performance with the bat from their skipper Meg Lanning. The continuous showers on Friday caused multiple interruptions to the match. The Melbourne Renegades got a solid total of 134/1 in the 15 overs they got to bat. After numerous interruptions, the Perth Scorchers were left to chase down 73 from seven over only.

The equation came down to 39 from the last three overs and Lanning sealed the game with a six on the final ball of the match. The Scorchers will now face Melbourne Stars on Saturday at home. This will be the first game for Meg Lanning against her former franchise. The Melbourne Stars have not won any of their four matches and are placed at the bottom of the table. The Scorchers are 7th having won two of the four games.

Weather Condition/Report:

The W.A.C.A ground in Perth could witness clear weather on Saturday. The weather forecast suggests clouds in the afternoon which are expected to disappear by the start of this match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Perth’s WACA Stadium was regularly troubled by the weather on Friday. The moisture could be evened out before the start of the 2nd game on Saturday. The spinners could find some help with the softer ball as the same track is expected to be used three times inside 24 hours.

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:

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.

Melbourne Stars:

Elyse Villani (C), Lizelle Lee, Katey Martin, Mignon du Preez, Erin Osborne, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum (WK), Kristen Beams, Madeline Penna, Holly Ferling, Nicola Hancock.

Bench: Emma Inglis, Chloe Rafferty.

Top Picks:

Amy Jones has been getting runs at good consistency in this season. Her skipper Meg Lanning had two low scores in first three matches but showed her capability with a match-winning knock on Friday. Elyse Villani started with low scores but bounced back with a fifty against the Sydney Sixers. Though it was slow knock, that innings will help her confidence in the coming matches. Erin Osborne scored 40 in the first game but has been effective with the ball since then taking six wickets from four matches.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Meg Lanning, Amy Jones, Erin Osborne, Elyse Villani

Vice-Captain – Heather Graham, Nicole Bolton, Mignon du Preez, Lizelle Lee

Meg Lanning is expected to continue her exploits from Friday.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Amy Jones

Batters – Meg Lanning (C), Nicole Bolton, Elyse Villani (VC), Lizelle Lee

All-Rounders – Erin Osborne, Heather Graham, Madeline Penna

Bowlers – Jemma Barsby, Taneale Peschel, Kristen Beams

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Amy Jones (VC)

Batters – Nicole Bolton, Meg Lanning, Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez

All-Rounders – Erin Osborne (C), Heather Graham, Tess Flintoff

Bowlers – Piepa Cleary, Taneale Peschel, Nicola Hancock

Expert Advice:

They are a lot of top players with 9.5 and more credits for this game. Hence, Tess Flintoff, Taneale Peschel and Madeline Penna are expected to hold the key. The trio collectively cost only 24.5 credits.

Probable Winners:

Perth Scorchers are expected to register their 2nd straight win.

*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.