HH-W vs MR-W 16th Match Preview & Prediction: The Women’s Big Bash League 2025 continues with its 16th fixture as Hobart Hurricanes Women take on Melbourne Renegades Women at the North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, starting at 10:10 AM.
Hobart Hurricanes Women are under pressure after two consecutive defeats and will be looking to earn their first points of the season. Meanwhile, Melbourne Renegades Women will also be looking to bounce back from their loss to Hobart Hurricanes.
The Sixers look more balanced with their in-form top order and improved bowling. On the other hand, the Thunder are in dire need of momentum as another defeat could derail their campaign.
In this article, we take a look at the HH-W vs MR-W Match Preview, Pitch Report, Prediction, and Stats.
Match Details – HH-W vs MR-W 16th Match
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, 16th Match |
| Date | Thursday, 20th November 2025 |
| Time | 10:10 AM |
| Venue | North Sydney Oval, Sydney |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ Hotstar / Star Sports |
| Format | T20 |
HH-W vs MR-W Team Preview & Analysis
Hobart Hurricanes Women
The Hobart Hurricanes Women have been a strong team in WBBL 2025, with four wins from four matches. They have dominated teams through aggressive batting and disciplined bowling.
Danielle White-Hodge is the biggest match-winner, scoring 251 runs in four innings, including two half-centuries.
Lezle Lee and Heather Graham have performed well, ensuring the Hurricanes maintain a strong batting position throughout the innings.
Their bowling has been equally impressive.
Hayley Silver-Holmes, Nicola Carey, and Heather Graham have formed a lethal attack, taking wickets consistently and controlling the game in the middle overs.
Key Players to Watch:
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Danielle Wyatt-Hodge
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Lizelle Lee
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Heather Graham
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Nicola Carey
Melbourne Renegades Women
The Melbourne Renegades women’s team has also been in excellent form, winning three of their four matches so far. They have shown strong teamwork with both batting and bowling.
Georgia Wareham has been their star performer, scoring 123 runs at a strike rate of 150 and taking seven wickets.
Courtney Webb has provided stability by consistently performing at the top of the order.
Deandra Dottin and Tess Flintoff bring power batting and wicket-taking ability.
Their bowling unit has been excellent, with Wareham, Flintoff and Dottin forming a formidable trio.
Key Players to Watch:
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Georgia Wareham
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Courtney Webb
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Deandra Dottin
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Tess Flintoff
HH-W vs MR-W Predicted Playing XI
Hobart Hurricanes Women:
Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani (c), Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith
Melbourne Renegades Women:
Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Sophie Molineux (c), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker
HH-W vs MR-W Pitch Report – North Sydney Oval, Sydney
The outfield at North Sydney Oval is generally quite bouncy and fast, making batting easier once players settle in.
However, the initial assistance to fast bowlers can pose challenges for batsmen in the first few overs. Spinners receive limited assistance, but disciplined bowlers can control the middle overs.
Traditionally, teams chasing targets have performed well here.
Pitch Type: Batting-friendly
Average First Innings Score: 160
Fast Bowling: Good early swing and bounce
Spin Bowling: Moderate assistance
Toss Prediction: Bowl first
Weather Forecast – Sydney, Nov 20, 2025
| Time | Temp | Rain | Clouds | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | 22°C | 0% | Cloudy | 7 km/h |
| 01:00 PM | 20°C | 35% | Overcast | 8 km/h |
| 04:00 PM | 18°C | 40% | Cloudy | 7 km/h |
Cloudy weather and mild showers may help seam bowlers early.
HH-W vs MR-W 16th Match Win Prediction
Both teams have performed well in WBBL 2025, but the Hobart Hurricanes Women’s team enters as the slight favourites due to their undefeated streak and good team balance.
| Team | Winning Chance | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart Hurricanes Women | 55% | Strong top order & in-form bowling |
| Melbourne Renegades Women | 45% | Dependable batting core, strong spin-bowling |
Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes Women to win this match.