With Adelaide Strikers virtually out of the tournament, they take on Melbourne Stars in their final match of the season. They have won three games out of the nine they have played this season and have six points to their name.
Melbourne Stars also have been knocked out of the tournament, having won just two out of their nine games. They stand in the last position with four points to their name. The two will lock horns at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
Adelaide Strikers Women’s Probable Playing XI
Top Order: Smriti Mandhana, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt
Smriti Mandhana, the Indian Vice Captain, along with Katie Mack can be a great combo. However, both have had a mediocre season, with one half-century each. Laura Wolvaardt, at three, will have to step up her game if they are to win their final match of the season.
Midde Order: Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast
Tahli McGrath, the team skipper, has been their best performer so far. She has 222 runs and five wickets to her name. Bridget Patterson and Madeline Penna, in the middle order will look to increase her strike rate and get quick runs for the team. Orla Prendergast, with 110 runs and six wickets, has been decent in the ongoing season.
Bowlers: Amanda Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe, Jemma Barsby
Megan Schutt has been the best bowler for the Strikers this season, with 13 to her name. Along with Amanda Jade Wellington, Schutt will form the core bowling lineup. Anesu Mushangwe and Jemma Barsby, who have had decent performances, will complete the bowling attack for the Adelaide Strikers Women.
Adelaide Strikers’ Playing XI:
Smriti Mandhana, Katie Mack, Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Amanda Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Anesu Mushangwe, Jemma Barsby
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