WBBL08 match preview: Melbourne Stars 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?

Melbourne Stars take on Melbourne Renegades in match 43 of the WBBL; the eighth edition of the tournament.

When is it taking place?

The game is scheduled to start at 1.40pm local time (2.40am GMT) on Sunday, November 13.

Where is the match being played?

The game will be played in Melbourne at the Junction Oval.

Who's got the form?

It's not a good time to be a Melbourne side, with both Renegades and Stars fighting hard to avoid the wooden spoon.

The Stars are currently sixth with two wins from nine matches and suffered a 45-run defeat against Sydney Sixers in their most recent outing. Annabel Sutherland has been their best player, leading both the runs (186 runs) and wickets (12 wickets) charts, while Kim Garth (eight wickets), Sasha Moloney (10 wickets) and Lauren Winfield-Hill (160 runs) have shown flashes of form.

The Renegades, meanwhile, are seventh with two wins from 11 matches. Last time out, they lost to Perth Scorchers by 104 runs after being skittled out for 88 - the fourth time this season they've been bowled out for under 110. Courtney Webb (197 runs), Carly Leeson (190 runs) and Hayley Matthews (186 runs) have all made contributions with the bat while Sophie Molineux has a team-leading 11 wickets.

^{Hayley Matthews in action for Melbourne Renegades [Daniel Pockett/Getty Images]}

What's the key match-up?

Melbourne Renegades have a vulnerable batting line-up and are no strangers to being skittled out for under 110 - a total even the inconsistent Stars could feel confident of chasing.

Kim Garth impressed with the ball against Sydney Sixers, picking up 2 for 9 from three overs, and if she, Sutherland and Molineux can strike a few early blows, the Stars should soon find themselves well on top of their cross-city rivals.

What's the weather forecast?

Rain looks set to plague proceedings in Melbourne.

What is the team news?

Jemimah Rodrigues has played her final match for the Stars. The top-order batter has been recalled to India for training ahead of the domestic season.

Shabnim Ismail returned to action for Melbourne Renegades against Perth Scorchers. Sarah Coyte and Paris Bowdler did not feature in that defeat but are in the 13-strong squad.

^{Kim Garth has regularly been among the wickets for Melbourne Stars [Daniel Pockett/Getty Images]}

What are the squads?

Melbourne Stars: Meg Lanning (unavailable - personal reasons), Alice Capsey, Lucy Cripps, Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum (c), Tess Flintoff, Kim Garth, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Jemimah Rodrigues, Annabel Sutherland, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Hasrat Gill, Olivia Henry

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?

Melbourne Stars: Lauren Winfield-Hill, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Nicole Faltum, Sasha Moloney, Tess Flintoff, Sophie Reid, Rhys McKenna, Sophie Day, Hasrat Gill

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

What are the odds?

Melbourne Stars are avaiable at 13/17 while Melbourne Renegades are at 15/13.

What's the prediction?

Melbourne Stars should be too strong for Renegades' vulnerable batting line-up. Stars win.

Are tickets available?

Yes. Adult tickets are $10 while children aged 1-17 can watch the match for free. Tickets are available via Ticketek.

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.

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.