The Renegades host the Strikers with both sides having plenty to prove at the start of WBBL|10
All you need to know: Renegades v Strikers
Match facts
Who: Melbourne Renegades v Adelaide Strikers
What: Match 13, WBBL|10
Where: CitiPower Centre, Melbourne
When: Sunday, November 3. Bat flip at 12.55pm AEDT, first ball at 1:40pm AEDT.
How to watch: Channel 7, 7+, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports
Buy tickets: Tickets are on sale here
Live scores: Match Centre
Highlights, news and reactions after the match: cricket.com.au, the CA Live and Big Bash apps
Officials: Clare Haysom (field), Lisa McCabe (field), Daryl Brigham (third), Chris Grant (fourth), Bob Stratford (match referee)
Match squads
Renegades: Sophie Molineux (c), Emma de Broughe, Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum, Milly Illingworth, Hayley Matthews, Tara Norris, Georgia Prestwidge, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb
Strikers: Tahlia McGrath (c), Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Katie Mack, Anesu Mushangwe, Annie O'Neil, Maddie Penna, Orla Prendergast, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt
Form guide
Renegades: WLLLL
The Renegades could feel a sense of relief after finally getting a win against the Scorchers. The start has been otherwise shaky. .
Strikers: LWLWW
A 1-2 start hasn’t been ideal for the Strikers, but a chance to even the ledger and reset beckons.
Players to watch
Sophie Molineux brought up her best WBBL bowling figures against the Scorchers, taking 4-17 in a brilliant effort.
Courtney Webb looked effortless with 61 off 40 in Saturday’s game as well.
Amanda-Jade Wellington has been in strong form with bat and ball to start the season for the Strikers.
Orla Prendegast showed her skill with the ball against the Thunder, but needed more help from the rest of her side.
Head-to-head
Overall: Renegades (9 wins), Strikers (9 wins)
At CitiPower Centre: Renegades (2 wins), Strikers (0 wins)
Most runs: Sophie Devine (305) Tahlia McGrath (298), Danielle Wyatt (274), Sophie Molineux (258), Harmanpreet Kaur (209)
Most wickets: Amanda-Jade Wellington (23), Sarah Coyte (17), Megan Schutt (17), Molly Strano (16), Sophie Molineux (15)
Rapid stats
- Adelaide Strikers will be aiming for back-to-back wins in the WBBL against Melbourne Renegades for the first time in the history of the competition, following their six-wicket victory when they last met (November 8, 2023).
- Melbourne Renegades will be aiming for back-to-back wins in the WBBL for the first time since November 2022, following their six-wicket victory against the Perth Scorchers yesterday.
- Melbourne Renegades have a catch success rate of 91 per cent in WBBL|10 (20 out of 22) – the best of any team in the competition so far.
- Amanda-Jade Wellington (Adelaide Strikers) has a batting strike rate of 225 from 24 balls faced in WBBL|10 – the best of any player in the tournament.
- Sophie Molineux (Melbourne Renegades) has a bowling dot ball rate of 56 per cent from 18 balls bowled during the death overs (17th-20th) in WBBL10 – the best of any player in the competition (minimum 13 balls bowled).
What's on the line?
The Renegades finally got it all to click with both bat and ball against the Scorchers on Saturday. But a second win will be vital if they want to keep in touch with the ladder leaders.
The Sixers need to really show their strength if they want to go for the three-peat. Simply put, a win is a must.
Weber WBBL|10 standings
| Team | M | W | L | T | N/R | NRR | Ded. | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1
REN
|
10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.527 | 0 | 14 |
|
2
THU
|
10 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | -0.002 | 0 | 13 |
|
3
HEA
|
9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.276 | 0 | 12 |
|
4
HUR
|
10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0.189 | 0 | 10 |
|
5
SCO
|
10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | -0.171 | 0 | 9 |
|
6
SIX
|
9 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | -0.367 | 0 | 8 |
|
7
STR
|
9 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | -0.357 | 0 | 6 |
|
8
STA
|
9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | -0.205 | 0 | 4 |
M: Matches played
W: Wins
L: Losses
T: Ties
N/R: No results
NRR: Net Run Rate
Ded.: Deductions
PTS: Total points