WBBL 2022: Match 5, MR-W vs AS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Melbourne Renegades vs Adelaide Strikers?

After an underwhelming performance against Sydney Sixers in the previous match, Adelaide Strikers will look to get their first win of the ongoing season against Melbourne Renegades. Renegades played some brilliant cricket in the last edition of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL). Renegades, who are yet to play their first game of the season lost to Strikers in the playoffs last season, which eventually ruled them out of the final.

Coming back to Strikers, their middle-order batters didn’t turn up at all against Sixers. Bowling was also a major issue for the team in the previous match as they could pick up only two wickets in 20 overs. However, the team has enough quality to bounce back and script another memorable journey to the final.

Match Details

Venue: Ray Mitchell Oval, Mackay

Date and Time: October 16, 4:45 AM IST

Telecast & Live Streaming: Sony Sports Network

Pitch Report

The pitch at Ray Mitchell Oval in Mackay has helped the batters in playing some really good cricket. The pacers as well as spinners will get the same amount of advantage from the pitch, which is not expected to change much throughout 40 overs. Despite that, the captain winning the toss may choose to bowl first.

Probable Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades Women

Hayley Matthews, Eve Jones, Courtney Webb, Carly Leeson, Josephine Dooley, Erica Kershaw, Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Prestwidge, Ellie Falconer, Shabnim Ismail, Rhiann O'Donnell

Adelaide Strikers Women

Katie Mack, Deandra Dottin, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

Probable Top Performers

Probable best batter:

Katie Mack

Even though the 29-year-old Katie Mack couldn’t get going after a good start against Sydney Sixers in the previous match, she showed glimpses of her class with a knock of 34 runs. With 513 runs from 17 matches, Mack was the second-leading run-scorer of the previous edition of the tournament. Thus, one can always expect Mack to rise to the occasion when needed.

Probable best bowler:

Darcie Brown

Even though Darcie Brown picked up just one wicket in the previous match against Sydney Sixers, the 19-year-old was phenomenal with the ball. She gave away just 20 runs in her four overs and her sheer pace did trouble the batters up front. The pacer was also the third leading wicket-taker of the last season.

Today’s Match Prediction: Adelaide Strikers to win the match

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.