WBBL 2024 - Rhys McKenna Signs on for the Fourth Season with Melbourne Stars in WBBL

Updated At: 2024/09/18

WBBL 2024 drafts are currently in process and Melbourne Stars have strengthened their pace bowing by singing Rhys McKenna. The former U-19 skipper of Australian cricket will be featured with the team for the 4th time.

The 20-year-old has been a star of Australian cricket and a young talent who is expected to make an appearance in international cricket soon. McKenna is known for her commitment towards the growth and team spirit of the franchise.

Rhys McKenna is expected to provide the Stars with a much-required push in the pace bowling. On getting the contract from the Melbourne Stars, she expressed her emotions about being part of the franchise.

Melbourne Stars finished their WBBL 2023 campaign in the 7th position. They will be motivated to perform better in the upcoming season. The top betting apps will upload the odds for Melbourne Stars very soon.

Rhys McKenna - WBBL Stats

	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Rhys McKenna	30	10	25.6	7.71

During the previous season of WBBL, Rhys was part of 10 fixtures for the stars. She scalped 4 wickets at an average of 27.75 at an economy of 7.40.

It will be interesting to see how Rhys McKenna crafts her talent under the guidance of Marizanne Kapp as the Proteas superstar has also joined the team for the upcoming season of WBBL.

Melbourne Stars - Squad

Contracted for WBBL 2024

Yastika Bhatia (India), Sophie Day, Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Marizanne Kapp (South Africa), Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Deepti Sharma (India), Annabel Sutherland

International Signings

Deepti Sharma, Marizanne Kapp (Thunder), Yastika Bhatia, Maisy Gibson (Hurricanes)

Players Left Melbourne Stars

Nicole Faltum, Milly Illingworth, Alice Capsey (all Renegades), Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley

Local players off-contract

Olivia Henry, Jas Nevins

Melbourne Stars - Schedule for WBBL 2024

Match	Date
ST-W vs MS-W	13th October
SS-W vs MS-W	15th October
MR-W vs MS-W	17th October
PS-W vs MS-W	27th October
SS-W vs MS-W	1st November
MS-W vs HH-W	3rd November
MS-W vs SS-W	8th November
MR-W vs MS-W	9th November
MS-W vs MS-W	15th November
MS-W vs BH-W	17th November
ST-W vs MS-W	20th November
BH-W vs MS-W	22nd November
MS-W vs AS-W	24th November

Melbourne Stars will start their WBBL 2024 campaign on 13th October against Sydney Thunders. The two teams have met on 15 occasions in the past and Sydney Thunders carry a massive advantage with a win on 11 meetings.

Ellie Johnston Joins Brisbane Heat

The wicket-keeper batsman Ellie Johnston has signed Adelaide Strikers this year. She started her WBBL campaign in 2021 with Brisbane Heat but this year the young talented Aussie star will be seen wearing a Strikers jersey.

Ellie is known for his aggressive batting style in the middle order. She carries the capability to play under pressure and score quick boundaries.

	Match	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Ellie Johnston	12	113	14.12	116.49

She has been part of 12 WBBL fixtures in the past and has 113 runs on her name at an average of 14.12 and a strike rate of 116.49. Ellie is expected to be part of the team since the start and will get more playtime in the new season.

Check out the predictions for WBBL 2024.