Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars Preview & Prediction | WBBL|12 | League Stage
by Alex Sarwar ·
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Adelaide Strikers begin their latest WBBL campaign at home against a Melbourne Stars side already in the win column.
Date & time:
Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Weather: A chance that rain could interrupt play, with temperatures reaching 21c
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Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars prediction
Meg Lanning did not disappoint for Melbourne Stars in their opening game of this year’s WBBL, striking 71 in an 18-run victory against reigning champions Hobart Hurricanes. However, the Stars have had no time to dwell on that victory, with a quick turnaround seeing them make the journey to Adelaide for a showdown with the Strikers.
Led by Tahlia McGrath, Adelaide Strikers boast an intimidating bowling attack, headed up by Australian international Megan Schutt. Both Amanda-Jade Wellington and England overseas player Sophie Ecclestone provide high-quality spin options. But the player who perhaps deserves the most attention is South African star Laura Wolvaardt.
With rain possibly playing a part, the shrewd move is to avoid backing an outright winner. Instead, look at backing a player of Wolvaardt’s quality to hit the ground running with the bat, scoring 20 or more runs in her first appearance of the campaign for Adelaide.
Adelaide Strikers vs Melbourne Stars tip: Laura Wolvaardt to score 20+ runs
