MR-W vs ST-W 5th T20:Match Preview, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Prediction | WBBL 2025

MR-W vs ST-W 5th Match Preview & Prediction: The 5th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 will be played between Melbourne Renegades Women and Melbourne Renegades Women on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 09:40 AM IST at the Junction Oval, Melbourne.

Defending champions Melbourne Renegades Women began their campaign with a resounding win over Brisbane Heat Women. Meanwhile, Sydney Thunder Women will look to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Hobart Hurricanes Women in their opening match.

In this article, we take a look at the preview, pitch report, predictions, and statistics for the fifth match of MR-W vs ST-W in the Women’s Big Bash League.

Match Details – MR-W vs ST-W 5th Match

MR-W vs ST-W Team Preview & Analysis

Melbourne Renegades Women

The Melbourne Renegades Women, led by Georgia Wareham, started the season with a comfortable win. Their bowlers performed brilliantly, and their top order easily achieved the target.

Courtney Webb and Davina Perrin looked in good form with the bat, while Deandra Dottin and Georgia Wareham provided valuable experience in the middle order. The Renegades’ depth and form make them strong contenders in this match.

In bowling, Charis Baker and Millie Illingworth have performed impressively with the new ball. Wareham, Flintoff, and Capsey bring variety and control, making this a balanced team.

Key Players to Watch:

Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Tess Flintoff

Sydney Thunder Women

The Sydney Thunder Women, led by Phoebe Litchfield, lost their first match despite posting a good total. Their batting looks strong, but the bowling department needs improvement.

Tahlia Wilson, Heather Knight, and Chamari Athapaththu are in good form, while Litchfield has provided stability at the top of the order. However, after losing a large number of wickets in the previous match, their bowlers—especially Tanele Peschel and Chamari Athapaththu—will need to perform better.

Key Players to Watch:

Heather Knight, Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Athapaththu, Shabnim Ismail

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MR-W vs ST-W  Predicted Playing XI

Melbourne Renegades Women  Playing XI

1. Georgia Wareham (c)
2. Davina Perrin
3. Courtney Webb
4. Deandra Dottin
5. Naomi Stalenberg
6. Nicole Faltum (wk)
7. Tess Flintoff
8. Alice Capsey
9. Sarah Coyte
10. Charis Bekker
11. Milly Illingworth

Sydney Thunder Women Playing XI

1. Phoebe Litchfield (c)
2. Tahlia Wilson (wk)
3. Georgia Voll
4. Heather Knight
5. Chamari Athapaththu
6. Laura Harris
7. Anika Learoyd
8. Hasrat Gill
9. Taneale Peschel
10. Shabnim Ismail
11. Samantha Bates

MR-W vs ST-W Pitch Report – Iqbal Stadium

The pitch at the Junction Oval is good for batting and offers some support for fast bowlers in the early stages. The ball comes on nicely, allowing batsmen to play freely. Fast bowlers will enjoy the early overs, but the short boundaries could pose challenges for spinners.

Even a first innings score of 160+ would be quite competitive on this ground.

Toss Prediction: Win the toss and bowl first.

Average first innings score: 137 runs

Weather Forecast – Melbourne, Nov 9 2025

No rain is expected – perfect weather for cricket.

MR-W vs ST-W 5th Match Win Prediction