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WBBL 2020 Match 19: PS-W vs ST-W Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | WBBL 06 PS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction | Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Thunder Key Players | Blacktown Pitch Report
The Perth Scorchers lock horns with the Sydney Thunder in the Match 19 of WBBL 06. Both the teams will hope that they take the field for 20 overs, which is set to happen as the weather forecast looks good once again.
The Sydney Thunder are in the top half of the league with two wins and two no results so far. They restricted the Heat to 30/7 in the last game and have grabbed four points in the last two games.
Their opponents, the Perth Scorchers, won their first match but weather and luck have both not been in their favour in the Rebel’s Big Bash so far. Scorchers have been extremely dominant with six wins in their last six games against the Thunder and will be looking to extend this run.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
Perth Scorchers
- Beth Mooney is the leading run-scorer of the Scorchers (72) with just the one dismissal so far in WBBL 2020. Also, Mooney has a solid record vs Thunder over the past few years, with 322 runs when she was playing for the Heat (avg. 32.20).
- Sophie Devine hasn’t fired yet but then she can be crucial for the Scorchers’ chances in the WBBL. She played well vs Thunder when she was with the Strikers, with 268 runs at an average of 38.29, along with seven wickets.
- Taneale Peschel has an economy rate of 4.5 in the season so far.
- Piepa Cleary has taken 11 wickets for Scorchers vs Thunder at a strike rate of just 15.
Sydney Thunder
- Sammy Jo-Johnson’s wicket taking potential will be handy for the Thunder against the Scorchers openers.
- Heather Knight has scored at a strike of over 170 in the WBBL 06 so far, including 83 off 39 balls on the weekend vs Strikers. She has also picked four wickets for the Thunder so far.
- Knight has been superb in T20Is this year: 13 inns, 486 runs, avg. 40.50, SR 135.75.
- Samantha Bates has taken four wickets so far in WBBL 06 (second-most). However, she has taken just one wicket in nine innings vs Scorchers (avg. 208.00). Can she improve on that today?
Stats and Facts
- Scorchers have won their last 6 encounters against the Thunder side.
- Head to Head – Thunder five wins while the Scorchers have registered two more victories (7).
Possible Playing 11
Perth Scorchers Women: 1. Beth Mooney (w), 2. Sophie Devine (c), 3. Nicole Bolton, 4. Heather Graham, 5. Chloe Piparo, 6. Megan Banting, 7. Lauren Down/Amy Jones, 8. Sarah Glenn, 9. Jemma Barsby, 10. Piepa Cleary, 11. Taneale Peschel
Sydney Thunder Women: 1. Rachel Trenaman, 2. Tammy Beaumont, 3. Heather Knight, 4. Rachael Haynes (c), 5. Phoebe Litchfield, 6. Sammy-Jo Johnson, 7. Tahlia Wilson (wk), 8. Lauren Smith, 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Samantha Bates, 11. Gabrielle Sutcliffe
Blacktown International Sportsground Pitch and Weather Report
The Blacktown Sportsground track offered value for both batters and bowlers yesterday. In the first game, the Hurricanes bowled out the Renegades for just 81, before chasing it easily. In the second game, Melbourne Stars chased down a 150+ score against the Strikers.
This match will be a day game, where the pitch may be on the slower side after two matches on it.
Dream11 Prediction
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Match Prediction
The Scorchers have blown hot and cold in the season so far although the weather has played its part. Sydney Thunder have won 2 of their previous games and they will be the favourites ahead of this encounter.
Written by Sarthak Karkhanis. Follow Sarthak on Twitter today.
