WBBL 2021: Match 8, MR-W vs AS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match?

Preview

Melbourne Renegades and Adelaide Strikers are set to cross swords in Match No.8 of the 2021 WBBL on Wednesday, October 20 at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Sophie Molineux-led Renegades made a resounding start to the WBBL after beating the Hobart Hurricanes in their opening match.

The Renegades chased down 122 after Georgia Wareham picked up a three-wicket haul. The Strikers, on the other hand, raced away to a comprehensive 30-run win over the Sydney Thunder. Skipper Tahlia McGrath led from the front as the Strikers bowled the Thunder out for 110 in 19.2 overs.

Match Details

Match – Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women – Match 8

Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Time – 07:55 AM IST, 02:25 AM GMT

Where to watch live – Sony Sports Network, Sony LIV

Pitch Report

The pitch at Bellerive Oval has been a tad slow for batting under natural lights. The batters will need to get their eyes in before going for the extravagant shots. Both teams have strong bowling units and chasing a target may not be easy.

Avg first innings score: 143 (6 matches in the WBBL 2021 at Hobart)

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

Probable Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Women

Jemimah Rodrigues, Sophie Molineux (c), Courtney Webb, Harmanpreet Kaur, Evelyn Jones, Jess Duffin, Georgia Wareham, Josephine Dooley (wk), Carly Leeson, Ellie Falconer, Holly Ferling

Bench: Ella Hayward, Rhiann O Donnell, Makinley Blows, Poppy Gardner

Adelaide Strikers Women

Dane van Niekerk, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda Wellington, Tegan McPharlin (wk), Sarah Coyte, Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown

Bench: Megan Schutt, Annie O Neil, Nell Bryson Smith, Meagan Dixon

Head-to-Head

Overall

Played – 12 | Melbourne Renegades Women – 6 | Adelaide Strikers Women – 5 | N/R – 1

Probable best batter of the match

Jemimah Rodrigues— Melbourne Renegades Women

Jemimah Rodrigues is a class act and there’s very little doubt over the same. She was outstanding for the Northern Superchargers in the Women’s Hundred and she made her way back into the Indian squad. In the previous game, she scored a 34-ball 33 before Belinda Vakarewa got rid of her. She was also the higher scorer for her team against the Hurricanes.

Probable best bowler of the match

Tahlia McGrath – Adelaide Strikers Women

Tahlia McGrath was named as the skipper of the Strikers after Suzie Bates pulled out of the ongoing WBBL edition. In the first game against the Thunder, she didn’t flatter to deceive by any means. She picked up three prized scalps of Smriti Mandhana, Corinne Hall and Anika Learoyd. She was also the most economical bowler for her team.

Today’s match prediction: Hobart Hurricanes 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.