PS W vs AS W Live Score: Half of the league stage fixtures of WBBL 2023 are already over & the teams are determined to produce their ‘A game’ with the knockout stage in the picture. And in one more crucial fixture of the league stage, Perth Scorchers will lock horns with Adelaide Strikers to strengthen their position at the Points Table. These two teams are equal on the Points Table & are separated only by NRR. Thus both teams will look ahead to move to the top of the Points table by winning this clash.
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Perth Scorchers Preview
Perth Scorchers Women won their last clash against Melbourne Renegades Women by six wickets. They were successful in chasing the target of 173 runs in 17.2 overs in their last game. In the batting order, Beth Mooney (59 runs) and Sophie Devine (52* runs) scored crucial fifties & marched towards a glorious win. Their batters Amy Jones & Maddy Drakes kept scoring runs at a good rate to help their team win this clash.
In the bowling order, their bowlers restricted the opponents to 171-6 in the allotted 20 overs. Their standout bowlers in face of Alana King, Amy Edgar, Chloe Ainsworth, and Taneal Panaseal took a wicket each in the fixture while Sophie Devine chipped in with economical overs in the match. Heading into this crucial clash against Adelaide Strikers the Scorchers will aim to continue their winning spree.
Key players: Sophie Devine, Alana King, Beth Mooney
Perth Scorchers Predicted Playing XI:
Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Amy Jones, Mady Drake, Chloe Piparo, Lisa Griffith, Alana King, Amy Edgar, Chloe Ainsworth, Taneal Panachseal, Lilly Mills
Adelaide Strikers Preview
Coming to Strikers, they too are marching into this fixture on the back of a glorious win over Sydney Sixers in their last clash. Strikers were successful in chasing a score of 115 runs in their last game. It was Katie Mack who top-scored for the team with 50 runs scored in the fixture. Tahila McGrath (38 runs) played a crucial knock to build a partnership and help their team chase the total with ease in just 17.1 overs. Coming to others in the lineup, Beidget Patterson, Madeline Penna, and Laura Wolvaart will look to contribute big with the bat in this match.
In the bowling order, they were successful in restricting the opposition to just 114-6. Their star bowlers in the face of Amanda Jade Wellington and Anesu Mushangwe took 2 wickets each in the match while Gibson chipped in with a wicket in the match. They got valuable support from Jemma Barsby, Tahila McGrath, and Megan Schutt who chipped in with economical overs. Strikers would aim to continue the heroics in their upcoming clash against Scorchers.
Key bowlers: Tahila McGrath, Megan Schutt, Katie Mack
Adelaide Strikers Predicted Playing XI:
Katie Mack, Tahila McGrath, Laura Wolvaart, Bridget Patterson, Gibson, Adams, Annie O Neil, Amanda Jade Wellington, Gibson, Jemma Barsby, Megan Schutt
Pitch & Weather Conditions
Perth Scorchers will welcome a bright & sunny day with no rain expected on the match day. Talking about Perth crease, the pitch in Perth is a balanced one with good bounce & bowling attack. We expect the teams to score at least 150-160 runs total in this fixture.
Toss to Bowl
The team winning the toss will aim to bowl first & chase the target. This is because three out of 4 matches have been won by the teams batting second. So the team winning the toss will opt to bowl first.
PS W vs AS W Winning Prediction
Perth Scorchers has one of the strongest teams in place with many players scoring on a consistent basis. Their batting & bowling attack strengthens their lineup & is their biggest strength in the tournament. Adelaide Strikers too chased a huge total & are in good rhythm with the majority of wins in Perth ground. However, considering Perth Scorchers’ home advantage & their players’ form we expect Perth Scorchers to win this clash.
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