WBBL08 match preview: Perth Scorchers v Melbourne Renegades

Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2022 Weber WBBL

What's the match?

Perth Scorchers take on Melbourne Renegades in match 53 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.

When is it taking place?

The game is scheduled to start at 10.15am local time (11.15pm GMT, Saturday, November 19) on Sunday, November 20.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be played in Moe at the Ted Summerton Reserve.

Who's got the form?

This is a must-win game for Perth Scorchers, who currently sit in fifth position and trail Hobart Hurricanes and Adelaide Strikers by two points. The defending champions have lost four of their past five matches, including a six-run defeat to Melbourne Stars last time out.

Their opponents in Moe are Melbourne Renegades, whose top four hopes evaporated long ago. The Renegades have won just three matches from a possible 13 but did pick up two points in their most recent outing, cruising to an eight-wicket win over Sydney Thunder with 34 balls remaining.

When these two sides met earlier in the competition, the Scorchers won by 104 runs thanks to huge knocks from Beth Mooney (90 off 58) and Marizanne Kapp (68 from 34) and a team bowling performance.

^{Alana King will likely be a key contributor for Perth Scorchers [Mark Evans/Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

Perth Scorchers will be hoping for big performances from Mooney and Kapp with the bat but the key to beating the Renegades really lies in the bowlers.

The Renegades have been bowled out for 80, 88 (by the Scorchers), 91 and 101 in WBBL08 and when the two sides met in Melbourne, Lilly Mills (1 for 25 off four) and Taneale Peschel (1 for 16 off two) were the only bowlers to concede more than 4.5 runs per over.

Alana King, in particular, will likely be an important contributor. The spinner, who scored a blistering 26 (9) with the bat against the Stars, picked up 2 for 18 against the Renegades and has a team-leading 16 wickets (5.93 economy).

What's the weather forecast?

Conditions could be damp across Victoria on Sunday.

What is the team news?

Melbourne Renegades are unchanged from the squad which beat Sydney Thunder, with Sophie Molineux absent due to an ACL injury. Hayley Matthews will captain in her absence and will be hoping to maintain her 100 per cent record.

Ten players have been ever-present for Perth Scorchers in WBBL08, with Taneale Peschel likely to take the final spot ahead of Holly Ferling.

What are the squads?

Perth Scorchers: Mathilda Carmichael, Piepa Cleary, Sophie Devine, Maddy Green, Marizanne Kapp, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Holly Ferling, Amy Edgar, Maddy Darke, Georgia Wyllie, Charis Bekker

Melbourne Renegades: Sophie Molineux, Sarah Coyte, Josie Dooley, Ellie Falconer (unavailable - personal reasons, replaced by Paris Bowdler), Ella Hayward, Shabnim Ismail, Harmanpreet Kaur (injured, partially replaced by Eve Jones, permanently replaced by Chamari Atapattu), Carly Leeson, Hayley Matthews, Rhiann O’Donnell, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Georgia Prestwidge, Erica Kershaw

What are the possible starting XIs?

Perth Scorchers: Sophie Devine, Beth Mooney, Chloe Piparo, Maddy Green, Marizanne Kapp, Amy Edgar, Mathilda Carmichael, Alana King, Piepa Cleary, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel

Melbourne Renegades: Hayley Matthews, Chamari Atapattu, Josie Dooley, Courtney Webb, Carly Leeson, Georgia Prestwidge, Sarah Coyte, Rhiann O'Donnell, Erica Kershaw, Ella Hayward, Shabnim Ismail

^{Hayley Matthews will captain the Renegades in Sophie Molineux's absence [Daniel Pockett/Getty Images]}

What are the odds?

Perth Scorchers are available at 2/5 while Melbourne Renegades are at 11/5.

What's the prediction?

Perth Scorchers have everything to play for and should be too strong. Scorchers win.

Are tickets available?

Standard tickets are available.

Where can I watch the game?

Sky Sports holds the UK rights for the WBBL. This game will be shown on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event. Coverage of the competition resumes on November 18.

In Australia, fans will be able to watch all 59 matches in the WBBL live and free on either the Seven Network or cricket.com.au

A total of 24 games will be televised on free-to-air on Seven and simulcast on Foxtel and Kayo, while the remaining 35 games will be shown on Foxtel and Kayo Sports and also live-streamed for free on cricket.com.au.