Women’s Big Bash League 2019: Match 5, Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Renegades – Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Tips – Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Update

Match Details:

The 5th match of the 2019 Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) will be played between Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Renegades at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.

The match starts at 2:00 PM local time (3:30 AM GMT) (9:00 AM IST).

Streaming of this game will be available on cricket.com.au, Cricket Australia Live apps and WBBL Facebook Page.

Preview:

A collective bowling effort followed by a big knock from Sophie Devine saw the Adelaide Strikers start the season with a big win. The Melbourne Renegades were made to bat first on a tricky pitch and lost their top four inside powerplay. Skipper Jessica Duffin scored 44 from only 32 balls with five fours. The knock helped the Renegades to post at least 117/7 in 20 overs.

The Strikers also lost two wickets early but Sophie Devine’s presence made them feel secure. Devine shared a 62-run partnership for the 4th wicket in only 8.2 overs which took the game completely away from the Renegades. The Adelaide franchise completed the chase in only 15.2 overs with six wickets in hand. Devine finished with an unbeaten 45-ball 75 which included ten boundaries.

Weather Condition/Report:

The weather forecast suggests no rain on Sunday with clear skies while there was cloud covering on Saturday.

Pitch Condition/Report:

The Karen Rolton Oval witnessed scores around 150 in the last season. However, the track on Saturday was a two-paced one and extended help to both spinners and pace bowlers. Devine’s experience made her produce a big knock in tricky conditions.

Average first innings score: 153 (WBBL games since 2018/19)

Record of chasing teams: Won – 2, Lost – 1, 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, Stafanie Taylor, Katie Mack, Tegan McPharlin (WK), Sarah Coyte, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Alex Price.

Bench: Annie O’Neil, Darcie Brown.

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.

Top Picks:

Danielle Wyatt was dismissed for just one run in the previous game but is expected to produce her usual exploits in the T20 format. The Renegades have continued the move of opening with Sophie Molineux who scored 354 runs last season alongside 16 wickets with the ball. She could come up with an all-round performance of 30+ runs and 1-2 wickets on Sunday. Maitlan Brown played a key role for the Renegades last year with the ball and took a couple of wickets along with Lea Tahuhu on Saturday.

Captain and Vice-Captain Selection:

Captain – Sophie Devine, Stafanie Taylor, Sophie Molineux, Danielle Wyatt

Vice-Captain – Tahlia McGrath, Suzie Bates, Tammy Beaumont, Molly Strano

Sophie Devine is expected to come up with a special performance as a follow-up to the all-round show in the previous game.

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Josie Dooley

Batters – Bridget Patterson, Jess Duffin, Katie Mack

All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (C), Danielle Wyatt (VC), Stafanie Taylor, Sophie Molineux

Bowlers – Megan Schutt, Maitlan Brown, Lea Tahuhu

Suggested Playing XI for Head to Head/Small Leagues:

Keeper – Tegan McPharlin

Batters – Claire Koski, Suzie Bates, Tammy Beaumont

All-Rounders –Sophie Devine, Tahlia McGrath, Stafanie Taylor (VC), Sophie Molineux (C)

Bowlers – Amanda-Jade Wellington, Maitlan Brown, Georgia Wareham

Expert Advice:

Once again, a gamble between Sophie Devine, Stafanie Taylor, Danielle Wyatt, Sophie Molineux and Tahlia McGrath has to be taken for the fantasy XI in the all-rounders’ category. Wyatt and McGrath can be the ones who can be excluded as they don’t bowl as much as the other three.

Probable Winners:

Adelaide Strikers are expected to make it 2-0 in the opening weekend against Renegades.

*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.