The 39th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2024 (WBBL) will feature a clash between the Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers on Sunday, November 24, at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. This game marks the second-to-last fixture of the league stage in this edition.

The Melbourne Stars have struggled throughout the tournament, losing their last six matches, including a crushing 9-wicket defeat to the Brisbane Heat. They currently sit at the bottom of the points table. Meanwhile, the Adelaide Strikers haven’t fared much better, enduring a tough campaign despite securing back-to-back wins in their last two games, including a 30-run victory over the Perth Scorchers. However, these late victories have done little to salvage their season, as they occupy the 7th spot on the points table, just above the Melbourne Stars.

Women’s Big Bash League 2024: MS-W vs AS-W

• Date and Time: November 23: 11:00 pm GMT / 10:00 am local/ 4:30 am IST (November 24)
• Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne

Junction Oval Pitch Report:

The pitch at Junction Oval in Melbourne is expected to offer a balanced contest between bat and ball for the match between the Melbourne Renegades and Sydney Thunder. Historically, this surface has favored bowlers, particularly spinners, with average first-innings scores typically ranging between 150 and 160 runs. Early in the game, conditions are likely to support seam movement, making it essential for batters to settle in before accelerating their scoring. As the match progresses, the pitch may become more favorable for batting, especially in the second half. However, bowlers who maintain discipline and capitalize on any turn available will hold the upper hand. Winning the toss, teams may prefer to bowl first to leverage the early assistance for bowlers.

MS-W vs AS-W, Dream11 Prediction Picks:

• Wicketkeeper: Bridget Patterson
• Batters: Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana, Katie Mack
• All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp, Tahlia McGrath, Jemma Barsby, Annabel Sutherland
• Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Kim Garth

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MS-W vs AS-W, Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-Captain:

Choice 1: Annabel Sutherland (c), Tahlia McGrath (vc)
Choice 2: Marizanne Kapp (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc)

MS-W vs AS-W, Dream11 Prediction Backups:

Anesu Mushangwe, Sophie Day, Deepti Sharma, Rhys McKenna

MS-W vs AS-W, Dream11 Team for today’s match (November 23, 2024, 11:00 pm GMT):

Squads:

Adelaide Strikers: Smriti Mandhana, Katie Mack, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe, Annie O Neil, Darcie Brown, Ellie Johnston, Maggie Clark, Eleanor Larosa

Melbourne Stars: Annabel Sutherland (c), Rhys McKenna, Meg Lanning, Marizanne Kapp, Tess Flintoff, Deepti Sharma, Sophie Reid (wk), Ines McKeon, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Sasha Moloney, Yastika Bhatia, Olivia Henry, Hasrat Gill

Also READ: WBBL 2024: Jess Jonassen’s splendid bowling leads Brisbane Heat to impressive win over Melbourne Stars in a rain-affected clash

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