ABOUT THE MATCH

The third week of Women’s Big Bash League action kicks off at the WACA, Perth, as Perth Scorchers take on Melbourne Renegades. The match takes place on November 1.

The Scorchers have won one and lost two of their three matches so far losing to the Renegades, beating Brisbane Heat and then losing to Adelaide Strikers.

Having beaten the Scorchers in their previous meeting when Danni Wyatt top scored, as the Renegades chased 133 to win by four wickets Melbourne Renegades have two wins and two defeats to their name so far.

TOSS PREDICTION

Melbourne Renegades won the toss when these teams last met so Perth are due this one and may look to field first having on the only match in which they have bowled first so far.

PITCH AND CONDITIONS

Showers are forecast all day in Perth, although the chance of rain is given at 32 percent in the late afternoon so there is a chance it may clear for the game. With winds around 21mph and overcast conditions, this is a day for the swing bowlers.

The WACA Ground is well known for its fast, super-bouncy wickets. With the wind conditions too, it makes it an excellent place for bowling but combines the pace of the pitch with a fast outfield, and it can also suit quick scoring.

PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF Perth Scorchers Women

Meg Lanning (c), Amy Jones (wk), Nat Sciver, Nicole Bolton, Georgia Redmayne, Chloe Piparo, Heather Graham, Kim Garth, Piepa Cleary, Jemma Barsby, Kath Hempenstall

PROBABLE PLAYING XI OF Melbourne Renegades Women

Sophie Molineux, Danni Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Claire Koski, Jess Duffin (c), Courtney Webb, Josie Dooley (wk), Maitlan Brown, Georgia Wareham, Molly Strano, Lea Tahuhu

MATCH PREVIEW

Perth Scorchers Women

  • Perth Scorchers made their first change last time out Taneale Peschel replacing Emma King.
  • She was wicketless, however, and the pace of the WACA pitch may mean a recall for Kath Hempenstall this time.
  • Chloe Piparo has batted just once and scored three runs so her place could be in danger too.
  • Perth Scorchers made their first change last time out – Taneale Peschel replacing Emma King.
  • She was wicketless, however, and the pace of the WACA pitch may mean a recall for Kath Hempenstall this time.
  • Chloe Piparo has batted just once and scored three runs so her place could be in danger too.

Melbourne Renegades Women

  • Melbourne Renegades have stuck with the same 11 for all four games so far and despite a narrow defeat last time out after a top-order collapse they are unlikely to be rushing into changes for this game.
  • Melbourne Renegades bounced back from an opening defeat to Adelaide Strikers by beating the same opponents in their second game and then the Perth Scorchers.
  • They could not make it three wins in a row last time out, however chasing 133 to win after Sophie Molineux and Maitlan Brown each claimed three wickets, the Renegades came up just short on 129/8.
  • Jess Duffin hit 69 from 56 balls bit was caught off the final ball.

PROBABLE WINNING TEAM:

Perth Scorchers are favorites to beat Melbourne Renegades at the WACA, but the Renegades won when these teams last met and they could upset the odds by doing so again.

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