Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades will face off at UTAS, Launceston in Australia on October 27th 2021, as the Women's Big Bash League 2021 points table sees Sydney Thunder in 8th position, with one point, having lost 3 out of their 4 matches in the WBBL so far.
Sydney Thunder’s Deepti Sharma is the top run-scorer with 68 runs at a strike rate of 91, hitting 6 x 4s, with Anika Learoyd making 48 runs at a strike rate of 63.
In the bowling department, Lauren Smith has been the top bowler for Thunder and taking 3 wickets at an average of 13 and an economy rate of 8.
Melbourne Renegades are 4th in the WBBL 07 points table with 2 wins and one loss from their 4 matches, standing on 5 points. Harmanpreet Kaur is the top batter for Melbourne Renegades with 100 runs at a strike rate of 117, hitting 6 x 4s and 4 x 6s. Jemimah Rodrigues has struck 60 runs at a strike rate of 90.
Harmanpreet Kaur has also been on top form with the ball for the Melbourne Renegades taking 4 wickets at an average of 17 and an economy rate of 6.18.
Before, taking a look at the squads and the match predictions below, check out the odds at 10 cric.com for the match
Team Squads:
Thunder - Phoebe Litchfield, Kate Peterson, Olivia Porter, Lauren Smith, Tahlia Wilson, Rachael Haynes, Smriti Mandhana, Deepti Sharma, Issy Wong, Sam Bates, Hannah Darlington (c), Jessica Davidson, Corinne Hall, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Anika Learoyd
Renegades - Sophie Molineux (c), Holly Ferling, Poppy Gardner, Ella Hayward, Carly Leeson, Rhiann O’Donnell, Courtney Webb Georgia Wareham, Eve Jones, Harmanpreet Kaur, Jemimah Rodrigues, Makinley Blows, Josie Dooley, Jess Duffin, Ellen Falconer
CricWaves Predictions
Top Batter – Jemimah Rodrigues (Renegades), Sammy-Jo Johnson (Thunder)
Top Bowler – Sophie Molineux (Renegades), Issy Wong (Thunder)
Most Sixes – Harmanpreet Kaur (Renegades), Smriti Mandhana (Thunder)
Who will win the toss? - Renegades
Who will win? – Renegades
Player of the Match Award – Sammy-Jo Johnson (Thunder)
There are many ways you can watch the WBBL and you can check out all the upcoming fixtures below –
Upcoming Fixtures
October 31: Perth Scorchers vs Sydney Sixers, Lilac Hill, Perth. (1.50 pm)
November 03: Sydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, WACA ground, Perth. (10.25 am)
November 03: Melbourne Renegades vs Perth Scorchers, WACA ground, Perth. (1.50 pm)
November 06: Melbourne Renegades vs Brisbane Heat, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (9.45 am)
November 06: Melbourne Stars vs Adelaide Strikers, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (1.10 pm)
November 06: Perth Scorchers vs Hobart Hurricanes, WACA ground, Perth. (1.50 pm)
November 07: Sydney Thunder vs Brisbane Heat, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. (9.45 am)
November 07: Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. (1.10 pm)
November 07: Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers, WACA ground, Perth. (1.50 pm)
November 09: Sydney Sixers vs Brisbane Heat, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (2.05 pm)
November 09: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Thunder, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (5.30 pm)
November 10: Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (12.55 pm)
November 10: Sydney Sixers vs Adelaide Strikers, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (4.20 pm)
November 11: Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (12.55 pm)
November 13: Melbourne Renegades vs Melbourne Stars, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (4.20 pm)
November 13: Hobart Hurricanes vs Adelaide Strikers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (2.40 pm)
November 13: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Sixers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (6.05 pm)
November 14: Brisbane Heat vs Adelaide Strikers, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (9.15 am)
November 14: Sydney Sixers vs Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (12.40 pm)
November 17: Adelaide Strikers vs Perth Scorchers, Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. (3.10 pm)
November 17: Melbourne Renegades vs Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (6.05 pm)
November 19: Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (2.40 pm)
November 19: Brisbane Heat vs Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (6.05 pm)
November 20: Perth Scorchers vs Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. (9.45 am)
November 20: Adelaide Strikers vs Sydney Sixers, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. (1.10 pm)
November 20: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (2.40 pm)
November 20: Brisbane Heat vs Melbourne Renegades, Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay. (6.05 pm)
November 21: Sydney Sixers vs Perth Scorchers, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. (9.45 am)
November 21: Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. (1.10 pm)
Semi-final 1, November 24: tbc vs tbc, tbc
Semi-final 2, November 25: tbc vs tbc, tbc
The Final, November 27: tbc vs tbc, tbc