WBBL08 match preview: Adelaide Strikers v Melbourne Renegades

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2022 Weber WBBL

What's the match?

Adelaide Strikers take on Melbourne Renegades in match 17 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.

When is it taking place?

The game is scheduled to start at 3.30pm local time (5.30am BST) on Monday, October 24.

Where is the match being played?

The Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide is set to stage this match.

Who's got the form?

This is a lower-table clash as sixth-placed  Strikers face off against Renegades, who are seventh. The two teams both have one win out of their first three games of the season.

Adelaide Strikers come off a win in their last game in which they defeated high-flying Sydney Sixers by three runs to condemn them to their first loss of the season. In this game, they impressed with the ball, Darcie Brown was the pick of the bowlers with 3 for 17 off her four overs while Jemma Barsby also contributed three wickets to defend 142.

The Renegades were subjected to a 26-run loss at the hands of the Brisbane Heat in their most recent game. An unbeaten 47 from Courtney Webb was not enough to chase down a daunting 163. Sophie Molineux is their highest wicket-taker with five wickets in three games. They will look to end their slump of two straight defeats.

Neither side has a batter who has crossed the 100-run mark yet which gives an indication as to why both teams languish lower down the table at this early stage of the competition.

^{Melbourne Renegades could do with a victory (Sarah Reed/Getty Images)}

What's the key match-up?

The battle between the pace of Renegades' Shabnim Ismail and the power of Strikers' Deandra Dottin is a clash to look forward to, with both being aggressive cricketers.

Strikers will hope that Laura Wolvaardt, who was the top run-scorer in the Hundred this summer and is one of the classiest stroke-makers on the circuit, can really get going in the competition. 

This clash also sees two of the fastest bowlers in the world face off: Brown bowled the fastest-recorded ball in WBBL history earlier this season, while Ismail has long been regarded as one of the quickest international bowlers.

What's the weather forecast?

Rain has affected many matches in this year's competition and there is a 70 per cent chance of showers in Adelaide on Monday.

What is the team news?

Renegades have had to deal with the loss of overseas star Harmanpreet Kaur who had to withdraw from the tournament.

They have been able to replace her with the Sri Lankan firepower of Chamari Athapaththu who will be a welcome addition.

^{Deandra Dottin is key for Adelaide Strikers (Sarah Reed/Getty Images)}

What are the squads?

Adelaide Strikers: Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Deandra Dottin, Tahlia McGrath, Tegan McPharlin, Annie O'Neil, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt, Ella Wilson, Anesu Mushangwe, Meagan Dixon, Katie Mack

Melbourne Renegades: Sophie Molineux, Sarah Coyte, Josie Dooley, Ellie Falconer, Ella Hayward, Shabnim Ismail, Harmanpreet Kaur (injured, partially replaced by Eve Jones, permanently replaced by Chamari Athapaththu), Carly Leeson, Hayley Matthews, Rhiann O’Donnell, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Georgia Prestwidge, Erica Kershaw

What are the possible starting XIs?

Adelaide Strikers: Deandra Dottin, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Tegan McPharlin, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

Melbourne Renegades: Sophie Molineux, Hayley Matthews, Chamari Athapaththu, Josie Dooley, Courtney Webb, Carly Leeson, Ellie Falconer, Sarah Coyte, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward, Shabnim Ismail

What are the odds?

Adelaide Strikers are currently 4/6 with Melbourne Renegades at 11/10 to get the win.

What's the prediction?

If rain doesn't win the day then the Strikers should have enough to win this home game after a victory last time out.

Are tickets available?

Yes. Tickets are priced at $11.70 for adults (over 18) and $6.49 for children (6-17) or there is a family pass available for $25.50 and can be purchased on INTIX.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports holds the UK rights for the WBBL. This game will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event from 9am (BST).

In Australia, fans will be able to watch all 59 matches in the WBBL live and free on either the Seven Network or cricket.com.au

A total of 24 games will be televised on free-to-air on Seven and simulcast on Foxtel and Kayo, while the remaining 35 games will be shown on Foxtel and Kayo Sports and also live-streamed for free on cricket.com.au.