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WBBL 2020 Match 22: ST-W vs MLR-W Preview Dream11 Possible Playing 11 Pitch Report | ST-W vs MLR-W Dream11 Prediction Today | Thunder vs Renegades Key Players | Hurstville Pitch Report
Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades will lock horns against each other in the 22nd game of WBBL 2020.
Sydney Thunder are at the top of the points table with three wins in five games and two games washed out. Their batters have performed well, and bowlers have been excellent. In short, they have performed as a team till now in WBBL 2020. Heather Knight, skipper Rachel Haynes, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Sam Bates, and all the others have contributed in every game and it reflects in the results and how they’ve played. They will want to continue the winning streak coming into this game.
Melbourne Renegades, on the other hand, are at the bottom of the points table and are yet to win their first game of this season. They have played five matches with three defeats and two games being washed out. Their batting has been the main reason for their struggle this season. No one is performing except Sophie Molineux in the batting. Lizelle Lee and Erin Fazackerly need to fire at the top of the order. They will look to get things back on track in this game.
Key Players to Watch/Key Stats
- Heather Knight is in red hot form. She has the most (146 runs) runs in this WBBL till now. She scored a brilliant 57 in the last game. She has also picked six wickets in WBBL 2020.
- Rachel Haynes (105 runs) is averaging 105 this season. She also scored a half-century (61* runs) in the last game. She has 236 runs against the Renegades, highest amongst the current players.
- Sammy-Jo Johnson is coming to bat at 3 and bowling in the death overs. She picked two wickets in the last game. She will be very important in this game.
- Samantha Bates (7 wickets) is the leading wicket-taker in WBBL 2020. She has 11 wickets against the Renegades.
- Sophie Molineux has 81 runs and eight wickets against the Sydney Thunder.
- Molly Strano (12 wickets) has the most wickets in Renegades vs Thunder matches.
- Youngster Rachel Trenamen will open the innings and will bowl a few overs too. She is a very talented player.
Stats and Facts
- Head-to-Head: 10 matches, 8 Thunder, 2 Renegades.
- Sydney Thunders are yet to lose and the Melbourne Renegades are yet to win in WBBL 2020.
- Renegades have not won against the Thunders while chasing in the WBBL.
Probable Playing 11
Sydney Thunder: 1. Rachel Trenamen, 2. Tammy Beaumont, 3. Sammy-Jo Johnson, 4. Heather Knight, 5. Rachel Haynes (c), 6. Phoebe Litchfield, 7. Tahila Wilson (wk), 8. Lauren Smith, 9. Kate Peterson, 10. Shabnim Ismail, 11. Samantha Bates
Melbourne Renegades: 1. Lizelle Lee, 2. Sophie Molineux, 3. Amy Satterthwaite (c), 4. Courtney Webb, 5. Georgia Wareham, 6. Josephine Dooley (wk), 7. Erin Fazackerley, 8. Maitlan Brown, 9. Carly Leeson, 10. Molly Strano, 11. Rosemary Mair
Hurstville Oval Pitch Conditions and Weather Report
There has been some assistance for the new ball bowlers at the Hurstville Oval and batters too enjoy playing here. Spinners will be important too. There is a small chance of early afternoon showers in Hurstville, but there should be a full game.
Dream11 Prediction
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Match Prediction
Sydney Thunder are in red-hot form with their batting and bowling performing exceptionally well. While the situation is the exact opposite for the Melbourne Renegades. Thunder will fancy their chances against a struggling Renegades side.
Written by Robin Rounder – follow Robin on Twitter today.
