Melbourne Stars Women will be up against the Sydney Thunder Women in the 23rd match of the Women's Big Bash League, 2023. The match will be played at Casey Fields No. 4, Melbourne on 4th November 2023 at 09:30 AM IST.
MS-W vs ST-W (Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women), Match 23 - Match Information
Match: Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women, Match 23
Date: 4th November 2023
Time: 09:30 AM IST
Venue: Casey Fields No. 4, Melbourne
MS-W vs ST-W (Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women), Match 23 Preview
Melbourne Stars Women have played 6 matches in the series and they are currently ranked sixth on the points table, while Sydney Thunder Women have played 4 matches in the series and they are currently ranked third on the points table.
Women's Big Bash League, 2023 Points Table
The points table of Women's Big Bash League, 2023. Detailed table of matches played, matches won, matches lost, and Net run-rate.
| Team | P | W | L | Pts. | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BH-W | 5 | 4 | 1 | 8 | +0.191 |
| AS-W | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +1.383 |
| ST-W | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | +1.012 |
| PS-W | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | +0.928 |
| HB-W | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -0.841 |
| MS-W | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | -1.347 |
| MR-W | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | +0.081 |
| SS-W | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | -0.833 |
Both teams last played against each other in Match 22 of the Women's Big Bash League, 2021 where Erin Osborne scored the highest fantasy points for Melbourne Stars Women with 68 match fantasy points while Deepti Sharma topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sydney Thunder Women with 127 match fantasy points.
In the last match played by Melbourne Stars Women against Hobart Hurricanes Women, Hobart Hurricanes Women beat Melbourne Stars Women by 6 wickets. The top fantasy player for Melbourne Stars Women was Meg Lanning who scored 102 fantasy points.
In their last match in this series against Melbourne Renegades Women, Sydney Thunder Women beat Melbourne Renegades Women by 37 runs. The top fantasy player for Sydney Thunder Women was Hannah Darlington who scored 128 fantasy points.
MS-W vs ST-W, Casey Fields No. 4, Melbourne Pitch Report and Weather Conditions
The pitch at Casey Fields No. 4, Melbourne is a balanced pitch. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 6 matches is 110 runs. The team winning the toss should look to bowl first as the majority of the games played on this ground have been won by the chasing side.
Weather Report for Casey Fields No. 4, Melbourne
Temperature will hover around 19.12 °C and humidity is expected to be around 49%. 5.4 m/s winds are expected.
Pace or Spin?
Pacers have been very successful at this venue. They have taken 75% of the total wickets at this venue. We would suggest that you pick as many pace bowlers as possible in your team. Based on the stats available, we predict that the pitch will continue to assist the pacers.
MS-W vs ST-W, Head to Head
In the 17 matches played between these 2 teams, bowlers of both teams have earned the most fantasy points for their respective teams so far.
MS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maia Bouchier | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 9, 48, 0, 25 | - |
| Sophia Dunkley | 4 | 23 | 4.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 8, 1, 5, 0, 9 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 5 | 203 | 40.6 | 0 | 0 | 27, 68, 18, 54, 36 | - |
- Maia Emily Bouchier
Maia Bouchier is a batter and has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a right-handed batter. In the recently played 5 matches this player has scored 0, 9, 48, 0, 25 runs averaging 16.4 per match.
- Sophia Ivy Rose Dunkley
Sophia Dunkley is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Sophia Dunkley has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.9. She is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 23 runs at an average of 4.6 per match.
- Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield is a batter and has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Phoebe Litchfield is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches she has scored 203 runs averaging 40.6 per match.
MS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Bowler Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha Bates | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.4 | - | 0, 1, 0, 0, 1 |
| Hannah Darlington | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 24 | 4, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Sasha Moloney | 4 | 2 | 0.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 2 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
- Samantha Lee Bates
Samantha Bates is a bowler and has an average of 30 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.9 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. This player bowls slow left-arm orthodox and in the recently played 5 matches Samantha Bates has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4.
- Hannah Joy Darlington
Hannah Darlington is a bowler and has an average of 41 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.7 and can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a right-arm medium bowler and in the recent 5 matches this player has taken 5 wickets at an average of 1.
- Sasha Kate Moloney
Sasha Moloney can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Sasha Moloney has an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.6.
MS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction: Top All-Rounder Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu | 3 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 0.2 | 32, 0, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 11, 0, 0, 18, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Kim Garth | 3 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 0.4 | 2, 0, 0, 45, 3 | 0, 1, 1, 0, 0 |
- Athapaththu Mudiyanselage Chamari Jayangani Kumai Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. Chamari Athapaththu is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed. In the last 3 matches she has scored 45 runs averaging 9 per match.
- Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp is an all-rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. This player is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 3 matches Marizanne Kapp has scored 11, 0, 0, 18, 0 runs averaging 5.8 per match. She has bowled well at this venue in the recent 3 matches this player played here and has taken 6 wickets.
- Kimberley Jennifer Garth
Kim Garth is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. Kim Garth has an average of 49 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.9. She bowls right-arm medium fast and in the recently played 3 matches this player has taken 2 wickets at an average of 0.4. Kim Garth has done very well against this opposition, taking 1, 0, 0, 3, 3 wickets in the recent matches.
MS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Players of the Last Match
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Darlington | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 5 | 1 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 24 | 4, 0, 1, 0, 0 |
| Meg Lanning | 5 | 79 | 15.8 | 0 | 0 | 5, 5, 13, 1, 55 | - |
| Heather Knight | 3 | 54 | 10.8 | 0 | 0 | 0, 52, 0, 2, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 0 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 11, 0, 0, 18, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Annabel Sutherland | 3 | 63 | 12.6 | 4 | 0.8 | 49, 0, 0, 8, 0 | 0, 2, 2, 0, 1 |
| Sophie Day | 4 | 1 | 0.2 | 7 | 1.4 | 0, 0, 1, 0, 0 | 4, 0, 0, 0, 3 |
The top point-getters for Melbourne Stars Women are Meg Lanning with 102 match fantasy points, Annabel Sutherland with 67 match fantasy points and Sophie Day with 43 match fantasy points.
The top point-getters for Sydney Thunder Women are Hannah Darlington with 128 match fantasy points, Heather Knight with 93 match fantasy points and Marizanne Kapp with 71 match fantasy points.
MS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Prediction: Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
M - Matches Played, R - Runs, Avg R - Average Runs, W - Wickets, Avg W - Average Wickets, RR - Recent Scores, RW - Recent Wickets
| Player | M | R | Avg R | W | Avg W | RR | RW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu | 3 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 0.2 | 32, 0, 0, 13, 0 | 0, 0, 0, 0, 1 |
| Marizanne Kapp | 3 | 29 | 5.8 | 4 | 0.8 | 11, 0, 0, 18, 0 | 0, 2, 1, 0, 1 |
| Maia Bouchier | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 0 | 0, 9, 48, 0, 25 | - |
| Sophia Dunkley | 4 | 23 | 4.6 | 2 | 0.4 | 8, 1, 5, 0, 9 | 0, 0, 0, 2, 0 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 5 | 203 | 40.6 | 0 | 0 | 27, 68, 18, 54, 36 | - |
- Athapaththu Mudiyanselage Chamari Jayangani Kumai Athapaththu
Chamari Athapaththu is an all-rounder and has an average of 87 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and can be a good safe pick for your Dream11 Team. She is a top order opening batter, who bats left-handed. In the recent 3 matches this player has scored 45 runs at an average of 9 per match.
- Marizanne Kapp
Marizanne Kapp is an all-rounder and has an average of 61 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 10 and is a safe bet for your Dream11 Fantasy Team. Marizanne Kapp is a batter, who bats right-handed. In the last 3 matches she has scored 29 runs at an average of 5.8 per match. This player has bowled well at this venue in the last 3 matches Marizanne Kapp played here and has taken 2, 0, 2, 0, 2 wickets.
- Maia Emily Bouchier
Maia Bouchier is a safe bet for your Fantasy Team. She has an average of 31 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9. This player is a right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches Maia Bouchier has scored 82 runs at an average of 16.4 per match.
- Sophia Ivy Rose Dunkley
Sophia Dunkley is a batter and has an average of 54 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 8.9 and is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. She is a top order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recently played 4 matches this player has scored 23 runs at an average of 4.6 per match.
- Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield can be a good pick for your Dream11 Team. Phoebe Litchfield has an average of 55 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.7. She is a top order left-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches this player has scored 27, 68, 18, 54, 36 runs at an average of 40.6 per match.
MS-W vs ST-W Squad Information
Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) Squad: Kim Garth, Meg Lanning, Sasha Moloney, Annabel Sutherland, Nicole Faltum, Sophia Dunkley, Maia Bouchier, Tess Flintoff, Olivia Henry, Alice Capsey, Sophie Day, Rhys McKenna, Sophie Reid, Milly Illingworth and Jasmine Nevins
Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) Squad: Marizanne Kapp, Chamari Athapaththu, Heather Knight, Samantha Bates, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Lauren Smith, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Saskia Horley, Tahlia Wilson, Phoebe Litchfield, Olivia Porter, Anika Learoyd, Claire Moore, Ebony Hoskin and Paris Bowdler
MS-W vs ST-W Dream11 Team Today
Wicket-Keeper: Nicole Faltum
Batters: Maia Bouchier, Sophia Dunkley and Heather Knight
All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu, Marizanne Kapp and Kim Garth
Bowlers: Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Sasha Moloney and Rhys McKenna
Captain: Heather Knight
Vice-Captain: Nicole Faltum
Photo credit: Alamy
