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Toss Winner - Melbourne Renegades Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
Melbourne Renegades Women won by 6 wickets
Sydney Sixers Women have come out on top in three of their last four clashes against Melbourne Renegades Women.
Sydney Sixers Women are our picks for the winners of this clash.
| Tournament: | Womens Big Bash League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Junction Oval, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 17.2°C|Sunny |
The 2025 Women's Big Bash League hits its 36th fixture as Melbourne Renegades Women face Sydney Sixers Women. The Renegades now sit in sixth after going down in their last three outings. The Sixers occupy third place, having collected 11 points across eight matches. Both teams need results to secure a playoff appearance, so expect a close battle here.
MRW
184/5 in 20.0 9.2
154/9 in 20.0 7.7
115/10 in 16.3 6.97
160/5 in 20.0 8
150/10 in 20.0 7.5
151/6 in 18.4 8.09
64/10 in 17.0 3.76
68/2 in 11.1 6.09
106/4 in 12.0 8.83
155/10 in 19.3 7.95
SYSW
164/5 in 20.0 8.2
148/8 in 20.0 7.4
176/4 in 19.1 9.18
174/6 in 20.0 8.7
136/10 in 18.4 7.29
147/9 in 20.0 7.35
42/10 in 7.4 5.48
219/4 in 20.0 10.95
118/8 in 20.0 5.9
142/9 in 20.0 7.1
Melbourne Renegades Women began the campaign in steady fashion, but their momentum has slipped after three defeats in succession, pushing them down to sixth place on the table. With only one group fixture left and eight points in the bank, they need a big win here to keep any faint chance of reaching the next round alive.
Georgia Wareham has taken on a major portion of the scoring duty, putting together 228 across eight outings at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 147. Courtney Webb has provided reliable support near the top, adding 143 from nine innings at 111.
Alice Capsey has contributed 160 at a strike rate of 128, while Nicole Faltum has added another 152, helping create firmer control through the middle overs and preventing the batting unit from slipping during important stretches of play.
Their attack has worked in a steady rhythm as well. Georgia Wareham has guided the bowling group effectively and has collected 16 wickets with an economy under six. Tess Flintoff and Milly Illingworth have produced 15 wickets between them, and Alice Capsey has taken 11 more. This blend has given the side a balanced bowling unit that has handled a wide range of conditions with reasonable success.
Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Alice Capsey, Sophie Molineux(c), Georgia Wareham, Nicole Faltum(w), Tess Flintoff, Naomi Stalenberg, Sarah Coyte, Issy Wong, Milly Illingworth
Courtney Webb, Naomi Stalenberg, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum, Milly Hall Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Davina Perrin
Sydney Sixers Women have had a steady run in the 2025 WBBL, holding third place after five victories and two defeats. One more fixture is left in this stage, and another win should be enough to push them into the playoffs without much trouble.
Sophia Dunkley has carried much of their batting load, producing 250 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 122. She averages 42 for the season with two fifties and will look to reach the thirty mark again in the upcoming match.
Ellyse Perry has added strong support, striking 207 runs in seven matches at 136. Alyssa Healy and captain Ashleigh Gardner have chipped in with important runs as well, giving the batting unit a stable base.
Their bowlers have played their part too. Gardner has been the most productive, collecting 11 wickets from seven outings while keeping her economy below eight. Lauren Cheatle and Maitlan Brown have contributed steady breakthroughs across the season, combining for 17 wickets. Caoimhe Bray has picked up six more to round out their attack and give them a well-balanced lineup.
Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy(w), Ashleigh Gardner (c), Amelia Kerr, Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Erin Burns, Emma Manix-Geeves, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle
Ellyse Perry, Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr, Emma Manix-Geeves, Sophia Dunkley, Mady Villiers
Quicks can generate good bounce and unpredictable movement early at Junction Oval due to the firm pitch conditions upfront. After batters get their timing sorted, the rapid outfield lets them pile on runs by working the ball through gaps and targeting empty zones. The pitch becomes friendlier later, with spinners causing few problems, but bowlers who change up their attack cleverly might create some discomfort for the batting side.
The match day weather in Melbourne will be sunny.
Of the seven matches played at Junction Oval in the 2025 WBBL, the highest score so far has been Melbourne Stars Women’s 184-5. Mostly, though, the average score has revolved around the 140-160 mark.
In each of the last five games played at Junction Oval in this WBBL, the toss-winning team has opted to field first. Hence, we reckon the trend will continue here as well.
Sydney Sixers Women can take plenty from their recent run, having won their last three matches. Melbourne Renegades Women, however, have lost momentum and are now on a three-game losing streak. Their playoff chances are barely alive, and they need a convincing victory here to boost their net run rate and keep qualification hopes realistic. The Sixers are sitting pretty and will want to lock up their playoff spot with another win today. This one could go either way, though we're giving the Sixers a slight edge at 55:45 based on how they've been playing lately.
Sydney Sixers Women are our picks for the winners of this clash.
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