HBHW vs MLSW Match Preview
Lizelle Lee and Elyse Villani displayed exceptional performance in the previous match by forming a 68-run partnership for the opening wicket. Lee, in particular, showcased her brilliance by scoring 91 runs, leading her team to a victorious total against the Sydney Thunder.
However, the middle order has been experiencing a lack of form. Naomi Stalenberg, on the other hand, has shown promise with some decent starts and is expected to play a crucial role for the team. Bryony Smith and Heather Graham are still striving to find their top form. Among the bowlers, Molly Strano has stood out with her impressive performance, taking 4 wickets.
The seamers have encountered difficulties in taking wickets with the new ball and it is imperative for them to enhance their consistency in terms of line and length.
The Stars' batting line-up boasts of several powerful players such as Maia Bouchier, Meg Lanning, and Sophia Dunkley, but unfortunately, most of them have not been able to perform well. However, Alice Capsey has emerged as the leading run-scorer for the team with 123 runs and will be a crucial player in the upcoming match alongside Annabel Sutherland.
The duo had a remarkable partnership of 71 runs for the 6th wicket in the previous match against the Perth Scorchers, where Sutherland showcased her all-round skills by scoring 49 runs and taking 2 wickets. Sutherland is also the top wicket-taker for the team with 9 wickets, while Capsey has 6 wickets to her name.
The spin department will be handled by Sophie Day and Capsey, while Kim Garth will lead the team with the new ball.
Weather Report
The weather will be clear with temperatures of around 15 degrees Celsius.
Pitch Report
The pitch at Bellerive Oval is well-balanced and provides a good contest between the bat and the ball. The quicker bowlers get plenty of help early on, as there is movement through the air as well as from the pitch. The batters will need to see the new ball through before attempting the big shots.
Notable stats
Lizelle Lee: Striking Big
Lizelle Lee has scored 263 runs in her last 10 matches at an average of 26.30 and an impressive strike rate of 134.87.
Team News
There are no updates regarding injuries from either side.
HBHW vs MLSW Probable 11
HBHW Playing 11
- Lizelle Lee (Wk)
- Elyse Villani (C)
- Bryony Smith
- Heather Graham
- Hayley Silver-Holmes
- Naomi Stalenberg
- Ruth Johnston
- Molly Strano
- Amy Smith
- Shabnim Ismail
- Maisy Gibson
MLSW Playing 11
- Sophia Dunkley
- Meg Lanning (C)
- Alice Capsey
- Annabel Sutherland
- Nicole Faltum (Wk)
- Maia Bouchier
- Kim Garth
- Sophie Reid
- Sasha Moloney
- Rhys McKenna
- Sophie Day
Dream11 Prediction
We are backing the Melbourne Stars W to win this match. While their in this tournament hasn’t been the best, they are a quality side with plenty of good players. The team has some genuine all-rounders playing for the Stars who give the team the upper hand.
Top Picks
Elyse Villani: Elyse Villani is the leading run-scorer for the Hurricanes in this tournament. She has scored 118 runs at an average of 59.00 and a strike rate of 140.47.
Annabel Sutherland: Annabel Sutherland has picked up 9 wickets at a bowling average of 14.77 and has also scored 98 runs at a strike rate of 136.11.
Alice Capsey: Alice Capsey is the leading run-scorer for the Stars with 123 runs. She has also picked up 6 wickets.
HBHW vs MLSW Dream11 Team 1
Keeper: L Lee
Batters: M Lanning, E Villani, M Bouchier, N Stalenberg
All-rounders: A Sutherland (C), H Graham, A Capsey (VC), K Garth
Bowlers: M Strano, S Day
