MR-W vs ST-W Head-to-Head in T20Is: Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) will take on Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) in Match 5 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 at the Junction Oval, Melbourne.
The match will start at 09:40 AM IST, and both teams will be eager to get their campaign off to a strong start to the season.
Defending champions Melbourne Renegades started with a resounding win over Brisbane Heat, while Sydney Thunder attempted a comeback after losing their first match against Hobart Hurricanes.
Let’s examine the MR-W vs. ST-W head-to-head record, recent results, important games, pitch report, and match predictions before this important match
MR-W vs ST-W Head-to-Head in T20Is
| Matches Played | MR-W Won | ST-W Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 08 | 11 | 0 |
The Renegades hold a slight edge in head-to-head contests, having won 8 of 15 matches. However, both teams have been evenly matched in recent seasons.
Melbourne Renegades Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (MR-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 25 | BH-W | Won | 6 wickets | 152/4 – 151/8 |
| 02 Nov 25 | PS-W | Won | 4 wickets | 145/6 – 144/7 |
| 28 Oct 25 | SS-W | Lost | 5 wickets | 132/7 – 133/5 |
| 24 Oct 25 | HH-W | Lost | 3 wickets | 149/9 – 150/7 |
| 21 Oct 25 | AS-W | Won | 7 wickets | 160/3 – 157/6 |
Sydney Thunder Women – Recent Performance (Last 5 T20Is)
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin | Score (ST-W – Opp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov 25 | HH-W | Lost | 22 runs | 154/9 – 176/5 |
| 02 Nov 25 | SS-W | Lost | 4 wickets | 132/6 – 136/6 |
| 30 Oct 25 | BH-W | Won | 8 wickets | 141/2 – 138/8 |
| 26 Oct 25 | PS-W | Lost | 3 wickets | 155/7 – 158/7 |
| 23 Oct 25 | MR-W | Won | 6 wickets | 169/4 – 166/8 |
Read Also: MR-W vs ST-W Team Preview & Analysis
Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Key Player Battles
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Georgia Wareham vs Heather Knight: Wareham’s sharp spin will test Knight’s composure and technique in the middle overs — a crucial battle for momentum.
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Deandra Dottin vs Shabnim Ismail: Power vs pace — Dottin’s explosive hitting meets Ismail’s raw speed and control in a fiery contest.
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Chamari Athapaththu vs Charis Bekker: Athapaththu’s aggressive intent in the powerplay will challenge Bekker’s early swing movement.
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Phoebe Litchfield vs Milly Illingworth: The young Thunder skipper faces Illingworth’s bounce and pace — an early battle that could shape the innings.
- Samantha Bates vs. Courtney Webb: Throughout the chase, Webb’s methodical strategy will be put to the test against Bates’ deft spin and nuanced changes.
Junction Oval in Melbourne: MR-W vs. ST-W Pitch Report
First innings average: 160 runs
185/5 is the highest total (WBBL 2023)
Pitch characteristics: Spinners are used in the middle overs; pacers have good bounce and carry early on.
Batting conditions: Perfect for stroke play, true surface.
Weather Report – Melbourne
| Time | Temperature | Rain | Wind | Cloud Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 AM | 24°C | 0% | 5 km/h | Clear |
| 12:00 PM | 26°C | 0% | 6 km/h | Sunny |
| 03:00 PM | 22°C | 0% | 7 km/h | Slight Clouds |
Conditions: Perfect weather for cricket, no rain expected.
MR-W vs ST-W 5th T20I – Match Prediction
The Melbourne Renegades Women’s team comes into this match full of confidence after a good start, while the Sydney Thunder will need to improve their bowling to stay in the competition.
If Georgia Wareham continues her form and Dottin performs well with the bat, the Renegades can continue their winning streak.
Prediction: The Melbourne Renegades Women’s team will win their fifth WBBL 2025 match.
