Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, WOMENS BIG BASH LEAGUE 2020, Today Match Prediction 21 Nov 2020

sysw vs mlrw Match Prediction & Analysis

Sydney Sixers Women have derailed after starting the season on a high and now find themselves at the 6th position in the table. They have suffered a number of losses in recent times and don’t have much time left to make their way to the top four again. They would be hoping for a commanding win in their next game against the floundering Melbourne Renegades Women who are almost certainly out of contention. This match would hence be more important for Sydney Sixers who would be desperate for another win but the Renegades could well spoil their chances. 
 

TEAMS PREVIEW

Sydney Sixers Women Preview

Sydney Sixers Women had started with a bang this season and were looking like the team to beat. However, five losses in a row saw them plummet down to the 6th spot. They did earn a crucial 4-run win against Sydney Thunder Women in their last game and that should really help their confidence. 

On paper, Sydney has such a strong batting unit with Alyssa Healy and Ellyse Perry at the top and Erin Burns, Dane van Niekerk, and Marizanne Kapp in the middle. Unfortunately, they have been inconsistent of late and not been performing together. However, Healy’s 44 and Van Niekerk’s 45 in the last match against the Renegades are some good signs for the team. Another good show by the batting unit would be needed to get the team another important win.

Sydney’s bowling has plenty of good options. Kapp and Van Niekerk have been doing a fine job up front and Perry, along with Sarah Aley and Erin Burns have managed to take wickets in the middle. However, they would need to keep the runs in check and ensure they are a bit more economical than they have been in recent times.
 

Sydney Sixers Women Predicted Playing XI:

Alyssa Healy (wk), Ellyse Perry (c), Dane van Niekerk, Erin Burns, Marizanne Kapp, Angela Reakes, Lisa Griffith, Emma Hughes, Sarah Aley, Jodie Hicks, Stella Campbell

Sydney Sixers Women Actual Playing XI:

Angela Reakes, Stella Campbell, Lisa Griffith, Sarah Aley, Jodie Hicks, Erin Burns, Ellyse Perry, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Marizanne Kapp, Alyssa Healy, Dane van Niekerk

Melbourne Renegades Women Preview

The Melbourne Renegades, despite winning an odd match here and there, have been extremely inconsistent this season and haven’t looked like a team that would go all the way. With a net run rate of -1.011 and just 3 wins under their belt, the season is almost as good as over for the Renegades. They will, however, would be looking to end on a high and are coming off a solid 7-wicket win against the Adelaide Strikers Women. After restricting the opposition for just 122-7, the Renegades chased down the target in just 17.3 overs. 

Lizelle Lee and Sophie Molineux have been the regular performers for the Renegades at the top and they would be banked on to do the job again. It will be interesting to see though if the likes of Josephine Dooley, Courtney Webb, and captain Amy Satterthwaite can put up a better show.

On the bowling front, the team has not been penetrative enough. Lea Tahuhu, Sophie Molineux, and Molly Strano have been decent but have not been able to provide crucial breakthroughs. Meanwhile, Carly Leeson, Ella Hayward, and Makinley Blows have failed as the supporting bowlers and regularly leaked runs. They could have a hard time against a strong batting side like Sydney Sixers.

Melbourne Renegades Women Predicted Playing XI:

Lizelle Lee, Sophie Molineux, Josephine Dooley (wk), Amy Satterthwaite (c), Courtney Webb, Carly Leeson, Amy Yates, Molly Strano, Makinley Blows, Ella Hayward, Lea Tahuhu

Melbourne Renegades Women Actual Playing XI:

Amy Satterthwaite, Sophie Molineux, Makinley Blows, Molly Strano, Lizelle Lee, Lea Tahuhu, Amy Yates, Carly Leeson, Courtney Webb, Josie Dooley, Ella Hayward

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

The pitch at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney is generally quite good for bating. In the first half, especially, the ball comes on nicely to the bat. Seam bowlers will have a tough time at the start but spin bowlers should find some purchase in the middle overs. In fact, their role could be quite crucial on this pitch.

The weather for the day of the match is expected to be windy and cloudy so that can assist the seam bowlers. There are minimal chances of rain and we should get a full game.
 

Venue Details

The North Sydney Oval has proven to a venue where batters generally make merry. Totals have generally been on the higher side this season with the highest one being 177-9 by Melbourne Stars Women. The team batting first in this match should feel safe if they get a total in the range of 150-160.

Toss: To Bat

Batting first has given rich dividends on this venue this year at the WBBL and the team winning the toss is hence likely to bat first.