Match Preview
Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women: The 11th game of the Womens Big Bash League 2022 will be played between Perth Scorchers Women and Melbourne Stars Women. The match will be hosted at W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth on 20th October 2022.
The defending champions, Perth Scorchers Women are off to a flying start this season. They won two consecutive wins with a comfortable margin. They have been super impressive with the ball. The Scorchers stand second on the points table with four points.
Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars Women have kicked off the campaign just on the opposite front. They lost both the games played so far. The Stars Women lost to Sydney Sixers in the previous game after failing to hold up the innings with the bat. They are placed at the bottom two on the points table and need to bounce back quickly to move upwards.
Match Details for Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women
Series: Womens Big Bash League 2022
Date: 20th October 2022 (Thursday)
Time: 2:40 PM IST
Venue: W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth
Live Streaming: Sony Sports, Sonyliv
Pitch Report
The match is likely to be hampered by rain in the latter half. The overcast conditions would benefit the pacers initially. Hence, a low-scoring match is on the cards for sure. Furthermore, bowling first would be the preferred choice for the skippers.
Probable Playing XI
Perth Scorchers Women
Taneale Peschel, Beth Mooney(wicket-keeper), Maddy Darke, Mathilda Carmichael, Chloe Piparo, Maddy Green, Sophie Devine(captain), Marizanne Kapp, Pippa Clear, Amy Edgar, Alana King
Melbourne Stars Women
Sophie Day, Lauren Winfield, Nicole Faltum(captain/wicket-keeper), Jemimah Rodrigues, Alice Capsey, Bess Heath, Olivia Henry, Una Raymond-Hoey, Annabel Sutherland, Hasrat Gill, Tess Flintoff
Match Predictions for Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women
Perth Scorchers Women are the probable winners of this fixture. They have been lethal and unstoppable in the tournament. The Scorchers are handling the pressure of being the defending champions very well. The Melbourne Stars Women, on the other hand, need to step up now. They need to open their account at the points table before it’s too late. Overall, a good game of cricket is likely to play out.
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