Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 27, Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 27th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.

The match starts at 1:40 PM local time (3:10 AM GMT) (8:40 AM IST).

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

Preview:

The Adelaide Strikers looked in good shape winning in four of the six matches ahead of the weekend at home. However, on Saturday, they finished two runs short of the Perth Scorchers’ total in a high-scoring game. Bridget Patterson played a key role in keeping the home team in the chase. She was runout on the last ball of the match having scored 60 from only 32 deliveries.

The defeat cost the Strikers a chance of moving to the top of the table. Instead, they come down to No.3 with the Brisbane Heat defeating Sydney Sixers on Saturday. The Adelaide Strikers will now host the Melbourne Stars on Sunday. The Stars have been quite poor in this season winning only one of the six matches they played. Their only win came when Lizelle Lee struck an unbeaten ton last week.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather forecast suggests no rain on Saturday but there could be some clouds around the venue in the first half of the match.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Karen Rolton Oval produced a high-scoring game on Saturday where the Strikers nearly chased down a 170+ target. The venue has been a pretty high-scoring one with chases of 150+ seen more often. Keeping the Saturday’s game in mind, the team batting first might aim 170+ to win.

Average first innings score: 156 (WBBL games since 2018/19)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 3, Lost – 2, Tied – 1

Injury and Availability Updates:

(Will be added when there is an update)

Probable Playing XIs:

Adelaide Strikers:

Sophie Devine, Suzie Bates (C), Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Lauren Winfield, Katie Mack, Tegan McPharlin (WK), Sarah Coyte, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Alex Price.

Bench: Annie O’Neil, Ellie Falconer.

Melbourne Stars:

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

Bench: Emma Inglis, Nicole Faltum.

Top Picks:

Annabel Sutherland will return to the Stars’ line-up from this game. She earned over 40 points in both matches she played before missing the following matches. Tahlia McGrath has been decent with both bat and ball in the current WBBL. Bridget Patterson is fresh of a brilliant knock that nearly helped Strikers to a close win in a big run-chase. Lizelle Lee scored a match-winning century against Scorchers last week.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Sophie Devine, Annabel Sutherland, Suzie Bates, Elyse Villani

Vice-Captain – Lizelle Lee, Erin Osborne, Bridget Patterson, Tahlia McGrath

Sophie Devine’s consistent show in this tournament makes her best choice for a multiplier option.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Suzie Bates, Bridget Patterson, Elyse Villani, Lizelle Lee (VC)

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Tahila McGrath, Annabel Sutherland

Bowlers – Kristen Beams, Sarah Coyte, Holly Ferling

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Katey Martin

Batters – Bridget Patterson, Elyse Villani, Mignon du Preez

All-Rounders – Tahila McGrath (VC), Annabel Sutherland (C), Sophie Devine, Erin Osborne

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Kristen Beams, Amanda-Jade Wellington

Expert Advice:

Mignon du Preez, Lauren Winfield and Erin Osborne are likely to bat a little down the order. Sutherland’s inclusion will see Du Preez and Osborne bat at No.5 and No.6 respectively while both batting in top four.

Probable Winners:

Adelaide Strikers is expected to bounce back from their close defeat on Saturday.

*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.