Sydney Thunder (ST W) square off against Melbourne Renegades (MR W) in match No. 21 of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney on Sunday, November 23.
Phoebe Litchfield-led Sydney Thunder find themselves at No. 5 on the points table. They have two wins and three defeats after playing five matches. After losing their first three consecutive games, Sydney are on a two-match winning streak, beating Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat.
On the other hand, Melbourne Renegades
are placed at No. 2. The defending champions have three wins and two defeats so far. They will be coming into this clash on the back of a six-wicket defeat to Hobart Hurricanes via DLS method.
ST W vs MR W Match Details
| Match | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, Match 21 |
| Venue | Drummoyne Oval in Sydney |
| Date & Time | Sunday, November 23, 4:30 AM IST |
| Live Broadcast and Streaming Details | Star Sports Network and JioHotstar |
Drummoyne Oval, Sydney Pitch Report
The Drummoyne Oval is expected to provide a decent pitch for batting. However, bowlers will also get some purchase if they assess the conditions and bowl accordingly. The powerplay overs will be crucial for both teams when they are going to bat. Scoring quick runs when the field restrictions are in place could be advantageous.
ST W vs MR W Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 19 |
| Won by Sydney Thunder Women | 8 |
| Won by Melbourne Renegades Women | 11 |
| No Result | - |
| First-ever Fixture | January 11, 2016 |
| Most-recent Fixture | November 23, 2024 |
ST W vs MR W Predicted Playing XIs
Sydney Thunder Women (ST W):
Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson (WK), Phoebe Litchfield (C), Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Lucy Finn, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.
Melbourne Renegades Women (MR W):
Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Sophie Molineux (C), Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum (WK), Tess Flintoff, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth.
Probable Top Performers from ST W vs MR W
Probable Best Batter: Tahlia Wilson
Tahlia Wilson is among the leading run-getters in the tournament this season. She has amassed 193 runs in five innings at an average of 48.25 and a strike rate of 126.97. Here innings at the top of the order will be crucial for Sydney Thunder.
Probable Best Bowler: Georgia Wareham
Georgia Wareham is third on the list of leading wicket-takers in WBBL 2025-2026. She has nine scalps from five matches, averaging a remarkable 10.78. The leg-spinner could be the bowler to watch out for on Sunday.
Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
