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The 25th match of is set to deliver an exciting contest as Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) lock horns with Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) at the Junction Oval, Melbourne. With both sides pushing hard for playoff spots, the encounter promises high-intensity cricket and standout individual performances.
Melbourne Renegades aim to extend winning momentum
Sitting comfortably in second place with four wins and two losses, Melbourne Renegades have emerged as one of the most consistent teams of the season. Their success so far has been built on a unified team effort across batting and bowling departments.
The Renegades’ top order has been in excellent touch, with Alice Capsey providing explosive starts, Courtney Webb anchoring crucial partnerships and Deandra Dottin adding power and experience in the middle overs. These three have shouldered the bulk of the scoring responsibilities, ensuring the Renegades rarely fall behind the required tempo.
Star all-rounder Georgia Wareham has been vital, contributing game-changing spells and handy runs from the lower order.
Meanwhile, captain Sophie Molineux continues to lead from the front in the bowling department, supported by promising young talents Charis Bekker and Milly Illingworth. The trio brings a mix of pace, spin, and variation that has allowed the Renegades to maintain tight control throughout matches.
With balance, depth, and momentum on their side, the Renegades enter the contest as a confident and well-settled unit.
Perth Scorchers eye strong comeback after mixed start
With three wins and three losses, Perth Scorchers sit in the middle of the table and are desperate to find consistency. Their latest nail-biting victory against the Adelaide Strikers has given them renewed belief heading into this game.
At the top of the order, the Scorchers boast two of the most experienced campaigners in women’s cricket: , known for her reliability and finesse, and Sophie Devine, a proven match-winner with her aggressive strokeplay and all-round impact. Their form will be crucial for the Scorchers, especially on a batting-friendly Junction Oval surface.
The Scorchers also have strong middle-order contributors in Paige Scholfield and Maddy Darke, both capable of accelerating the innings when needed.
On the bowling front, the responsibility falls heavily on Amy Edgar, Chloe Ainsworth and Alana King, with the trio expected to deliver early breakthroughs and keep the Renegades’ in-form batters in check.
MR-W vs PS-W, WBBL|11: Match details
- Date and Time: November 27; 09:40 am IST/ 04:10 am GMT/ 03:10 pm Local
- Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
MR-W vs PS-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 19| Melbourne Renegades won: 6 | Perth Scorchers won: 13 | No result: 0
Junction Oval Pitch Report
The surface at Junction Oval is typically batting-friendly, providing ideal conditions for fluent shot-making. With teams chasing winning about 53% of the matches here, captains may lean toward bowling first after winning the toss.
Squads:
Melbourne Renegades Women: Emma de Broughe, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (c), Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum (wk), Issy Wong, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth, Naomi Stalenberg, Tess Flintoff, Davina Perrin, Sara Kennedy
Perth Scorchers Women: Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (wk), Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Ainsworth, Ruby Strange, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar, Alana King, Chloe Piparo, Mikayla Hinkley, Ebony Hoskin, Shay Manolini
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MR-W vs PS-W, WBBL|11: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Melbourne Renegades wins the toss and bowl first
- Perth Scorchers powerplay score: 40-50
- Perth Scorchers total score: 130-140
Case 2:
- Perth Scorchers wins the toss and bowl first
- Melbourne Renegades powerplay score: 45-55
- Melbourne Renegades total score: 140-150
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
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