Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Womens Big Bash League 2020 | 18th T20 Match Prediction

Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars, Womens Big Bash League 2020 | 18th T20 Match Prediction

“Adelaide Strikers” Can Be The Winner.

1. Team Ranking:

   Adelaide Strikers failed to show their quality so far in this ongoing Women’s Big Bash League 2020. Now, they will face Melbourne Stars in the 18th match of WBBL 2020 edition. Adelaide’s quality didn’t reflect in their performance so far and they are now under pressure. Stars managed to play a single match and won that one. WBBL 2020 has been affected by rain and it’s difficult to make a guess about any team. Currently, Adelaide Strikers is sitting in 6th place while Melbourne Stars is sitting in the 3rd place of WBBL 2020 tournament.
   

2. Home Advantage:

   The match between Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars is set to happen in Blacktown International Sportspark, Sydney. This is neutral ground. SO, there’s no home advantage for any teams.

3. Current Form: 

   The current form of Adelaide is bad if we consider their standard. The runner-up of the last edition have won a single game out of 4 matches. They’ve lost 2 matches and another abandoned. But, the quality of their team is much more than that. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars won a single match out of 4 matches. The other three matches abandoned due to heavy rainfall.

4. Head To Head:

   Adelaide Strikers and Melbourne Stars have faced each other for 11 times. Adelaide has the slightest advantage. Adelaide has won 6 matches while Stars has won 5 matches.
   

5. Field Condition:

   Blacktown International Sportspark is a very difficult field to bat and score.
   

6. Player Analysis:

   Batsmen Analytics

   Laura Wolvaardt of Adelaide Strikers has an AVG 45.63 and SR 63.92. Another top batsman of Adelaide Strikers – Bridget Patterson has an AVG 19.60 and SR 99.02.

   On the other hand, Meg Lanning of Melbourne Stars has an AVG 36.18 and SR 115.98. Another top batsman of Melbourne Stars – Mignon du Preez has an AVG 21.53 and SR 100.65.

   Bowlers Analytics

   Megan Schutt of Adelaide Strikers has an AVG 20.11 and Econ 2.04. Another Top bowler of Adelaide Strikers Tahlia McGrath has an AVG 19.00 and his Econ 1.90.

   Hence, Melbourne Stars bowler Erin Alyse Osborne’s AVG 22.50 and Econ 5.76. Another Top bowler of Stars Holly Ferling has an AVG 28.40 and his Econ 5.25.

   Stars played well in the only matches they’ve played. However, they’ve yet to get a real test. Adelaide has a great batting unit and definitely has a good squad than Stars. Moreover, Adelaide is eager to break their bad phase. So, they could effectively beat Stars.

7. Point Table:

   Adelaide Strikers earned 3 points from 4 matches in WBBL 2020-21 and NRR -0.479. Hence, Melbourne Stars obtained 5 points from 3 matches and NRR +3.522.

8. Pitch Supports:

   Blacktown International Sportspark has generally not been a high-scoring venue. There have been plenty of low-scoring games here in the past and we can expect another one in this match. With the weather likely to be cloudy, the ball will move around and batters won’t find it easy. The team batting first would be looking to set a target of around 130-140.