Melbourne Renegades will face Sydney Thunder in the 5th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on November 11. The Renegades, who won their opening game, will look to maintain their momentum, while the Thunder will seek their first victory after a loss in the opening match.
Melbourne Renegades Women have shown a balanced performance so far, with captain Georgia Wareham leading strongly alongside promising contributions from Courtney Webb and Alice Capsey. Wareham’s bowling prowess and the team’s all-round depth will be crucial.
Sydney Thunder Women, led by Phoebe Litchfield, have strong batting firepower with Chamari Athapaththu expected to be a key player, having provided a quickfire 32 in their last game. The Thunder will also rely on bowlers like Hannah Darlington and Shabnim Ismail to keep the pressure on the Renegades.
MR-W vs ST-W, WBBL|11: Match details
- Date and Time: November 11; 09:40 pm IST/ 04:10 am GMT/ 03:10 pm Local
- Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
MR-W vs ST-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 18| Melbourne Renegades won: 08 | Sydney Thunder won: 10 | No result: 0
Junction Oval Pitch Report
The Junction Oval pitch in Melbourne is renowned for its batting-friendly nature, offering consistent bounce and good carry that make it perfect for fluent stroke play. Early in the innings, batters can take advantage of the true surface to play aggressive shots and build strong totals. While fast bowlers may find some movement and extra bounce with the new ball, the conditions generally favour high-scoring contests as the game progresses. The pitch’s flat character and steady pace provide an ideal setting for batters to dominate, though spinners could come into play later in the innings. Overall, the surface promises an exciting clash featuring plenty of runs and chances for both batters and bowlers.
Squads
Sydney Thunder: Tahlia Wilson (wk), Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield (c), Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Laura Harris, Anika Learoyd, Hasrat Gill, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Lucy Finn, Ella Briscoe, Alexandra Mavros
Melbourne Renegades: Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham (c), Naomi Stalenberg, Nicole Faltum (wk), Tess Flintoff, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Emma de Broughe, Issy Wong, Sophie Molineux
MR-W vs ST-W, WBBL|11: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Melbourne Renegades Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Sydney Thunder Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Sydney Thunder Women’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Sydney Thunder Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Melbourne Renegades Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Melbourne Renegades Women’s total score: 170-180
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
