MRW vs SSW – WBBL 2nd Match Prediction

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MRW vs SSW Match Prediction

Melbourne Renegades W to win 2.414

The 10th edition of the Women’s Big Bash League is set to get underway this weekend. The Melbourne Renegades will kick off their campaign on Sunday as they face the Sydney Sixers at the Adelaide Oval.

Melbourne Renegades W vs Sydney Sixers W Head-to-Head Record

The two teams have faced each other in 18 completed games to date. The Sixers are the dominant side with 12 wins while the Renegades have managed to win only six.

Melbourne Renegades W vs Sydney Sixers W Live-streaming and Broadcast

This match will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar App. One can also watch it live on the Star Sports Network.

MRW vs SSW Team Previews

Melbourne Renegades Women

The Melbourne Renegades endured a terrible run in the last season as they managed to win only 2 of the 14 matches they played. As a result, the team finished at the bottom of the points table. As they begin a fresh campaign, the Renegades will hope to make a winning start.

The Renegades have made quite a few changes to the squad in a bid to improve its chances. They have shed some high-profile names in the process, including Harmanpreet Kaur, Tammy Beaumont, and Erica Kershaw. Sophie Molineux, who missed the previous season due to an injury, is back in the squad.

She is one of the best T20 bowlers at the moment and brings a wealth of experience. The batting has been further fortified with the inclusion of Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, and Alice Capsey. They will join the all-rounders Georgia Wareham, Sarah Coyte, and Courtney Webb.

The pace attack has received a bit of a setback as Tyla Vlaeminck is set to miss out due to an injury. This leaves Georgia Prestwidge and Milly Illingworth as the first-choice seamers.

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Sydney Sixers Women

The Sydney Sixers are among the most successful teams in WBBL, having won the title twice. However, in the last season, the team managed to win only half of its games.

The biggest change for the Sixers this season is the inclusion of Amelia Kerr. However, she will be unavailable in this match due to international commitments. The squad will also include Hollie Armitage, who is an all-rounder and will join ranks with Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, and Erin Burns.

Alyssa Healy will be seen behind the stumps provided she has recovered from the injury picked up during the World Cup. Sophie Ecclestone will headline the spin attack for the Sixers in this match.

The team has bet heavily on pacers and has included bowlers like Lauren Cheatle, Courtney Sippel, and Mathilda Carmichael.

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MRW vs SSW Toss Prediction

The team winning the toss will likely opt to bowl first

Pitch and Conditions

The pitch at the Adelaide Oval is well-balanced and we can expect a close contest between the bat and the ball. There is plenty of pace and bounce on offer and an even covering of grass will help the seamers get some movement, especially with the new ball.

The average first-inning score here is around 125.

Weather in Adelaide is likely to be clear with temperatures of under 20 degrees.

MRW vs SSW Betting Tips

Both teams have made quite a few changes to the squad and will be eager to make a winning start here. Looking at the on-paper strengths and weaknesses, we feel that the Renegades have an edge, thanks to some quality international players they possess.

Bet on the Melbourne Renegades W to win.