Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 39, Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers: Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 39th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2019 between Melbourne Stars and Perth Scorchers will be played at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (3:00 AM GMT) (8:30 AM IST).

Preview for Dream11 Fantasy

The struggling Melbourne Stars will face the in-form Perth Scorchers in the 39th match of the ongoing WBBL season in Australia. The Scorchers lost their previous game to the Brisbane Heat which halted their three-match winning streak and will be keen on getting back to the winning ways with the tournament heading into its final phase. They are currently at the fifth position after nine matches with five wins.

The Stars, on the other hand, have lost four matches on either side of their only win this season so far. Every match is a must-win for them now on to even have a slender of chances to make it to the semi-finals. More than anything, the margin of defeats would be hurting the team which clearly indicates that they are doing enough to even put up a fight. Better performance is expected from them for the rest of the season.

Weather Report:

There will be intermittent clouds at 2 PM in Melbourne. However, the sun will come out by 4 PM while there is no rain threat at all. According to AccuWeather, the temperature will hover between 28 and 32 Degrees Celsius during the match.

Pitch Report

The surface at the Junction Oval has generally favoured the slow bowlers this season. Only thrice in six matches, the team batting first has scored 150 or more while the other games have witnessed scores 130-140 which were chased easily. This clearly indicates that the team batting first has to target putting at least 150 runs on the board to be somewhat safe.

Average first innings score: 142 (Six WBBL 2019 matches at the venue)

Record of the chasing teams: Won – 5; Lost – 1

Injury and Availability News:

Lucy Cripps replaces Kristen Beams in the Melbourne Stars’ 13-player squad for this match.

Probable Playing XIs for Dream11 Fantasy

Melbourne Stars Women

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

Bench – Nicole Faltum, Lucy Cripps.

Perth Scorchers Women

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

Bench – Emma King, Kath Hempenstall.

Top Picks

Lanning, Amy Jones and Natalie Sciver should be your top picks from the Scorchers side for this Dream11 Fantasy contest. There are not many options from the Stars’ team. Though Lee and Penna could be useful while Du Preez has also been in good nick of late.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Amy Jones, Natalie Sciver, Lizelle Lee, Meg Lanning

Vice-Captain – Kim Garth, Mignon du Preez, Georgia Redmayne

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy

Keeper – Amy Jones (VC)

Batsmen – Meg Lanning, Lizelle Lee, Mignon du Preez.

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver (C), Heather Graham, Kim Garth, Madeline Penna

Bowlers – Jemmy Barsby, Taneale Peschel, Holly Ferling.

Suggested Playing XI for Grand Leagues/Mega Leagues for Dream11 Fantasy

Keeper – Amy Jones, Georgia Redmayne, Katey Martin

Batsmen – Nicole Bolton, Elyse Villani (VC), Lizelle Lee (C)

All-Rounders – Natalie Sciver, Annabel Sutherland

Bowlers – Jemmy Barsby, Taneale Peschel, Nicola Hancock.

Expert Advice

If Lee scores big, then Stars have a good chance to win the match. Make her captain in your Grand League Dream11 Fantasy team as many will go with the Perth Scorchers players as C or VC.

Probable Winners

*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.