Melbourne Renegades Women (MR W) are all set to face Sydney Thunder Women (ST W) in match No. 5 of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 11.
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Wareham-led Melbourne played their season opener against Brisbane Heat Women and clinched a seven-wicket victory via the DLS method. Opting to field first, the Renegades restricted the opposition to 133/10 in their allotted 20 overs. With persistent rain, the match was reduced to eight overs, with a revised target of 68 runs. Courtney Webb batted through the innings and scored a brilliant 34 off just 22 balls to take her team over the line. During her innings, she put up an impactful partnership with Georgia Wareham and made sure the team got the valuable two points
On the other hand, Phoebe Litchfield's Thunders are coming off a loss in their first game of their season. Facing Hobart Hurricanes Women, the Sydney-based franchise was restricted to 181/8 in the first innings. Hurricanes later on chased down the target with relative ease and won the game by six wickets and three balls to spare.
MR W vs ST W Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women, Match 5 |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, November 11, 9:40 AM IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar |
Junction Oval, Melbourne Pitch Report
Junction Oval is known for its batting-friendly conditions, offering consistent bounce and good carry, making it ideal for stroke play. The pitch generally favours batters, particularly in the early stages, allowing for aggressive shot-making. While bowlers may extract some movement early on, the surface typically supports high-scoring encounters as the match progresses.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Won by Melbourne Renegades Women | 08 |
| Won by Sydney Thunder Women | 11 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 19, 2015 |
| Most-recent Fixture | November 23, 2024 |
MR W vs ST W Predicted Playing 11s
Melbourne Renegades Women:
Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Naomi Stalenberg, Georgia Wareham(c), Nicole Faltum(w), Tess Flintoff, Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth
Sydney Thunder Women:
Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson(w), Phoebe Litchfield(c), Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Hasrat Gill, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates
Probable Top Performers from MR W vs ST W
Probable Best Batter: Chamari Athapaththu
Sydney Thunder's Chamari Athapaththu could be the probable best batter in the upcoming game against the Melbourne-based team. The Sri Lankan skipper will be riding high on confidence after her quickfire knock of 32 against Hobart Hurricanes. Athapaththu is a key component of Sydney's batting order, and her performance with the bat makes a huge difference. The veteran will look to do something similar in the next match.
Probable Best Bowler: Georgia Wareham
Skipper Georgia Wareham looked in excellent form with the ball in the season opener against Brisbane. She picked up three wickets and conceded just 12 runs in her four overs. The 26-year-old would be eager to continue her rhythm in the coming game.
