The Women's Big Bash League 2026 continues with an important clash as Hobart Hurricanes Women take on Melbourne Renegades Women in Match 9 at Ninja Stadium, Hobart, on Wednesday, November 4.
Both teams will be looking to secure their first win of the season after losing their opening two matches. Playing at home gives the defending champions Hobart Hurricanes an opportunity to turn their campaign around, while the Renegades will be equally determined to get their first points on the board.
Hobart have experienced players across their batting and bowling departments, including Lizelle Lee, Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey and Heather Graham. Melbourne will look to their experienced all-rounders Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux to make the difference.
Match Details
Details | Information |
|---|---|
Match | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women |
Tournament | Women's Big Bash League 2026 |
Match Number | 9th Match |
Date | Wednesday, November 4, 2026 |
Time | 1:40 PM IST |
Local Time | 7:10 PM AEDT |
Venue | Ninja Stadium, Hobart |
Hobart Captain | Nicola Carey |
Melbourne Captain | Sophie Molineux |
Live Streaming and Broadcasting
The match will be played at Ninja Stadium in Hobart, Australia.
Australia: Fox Cricket (TV) and Kayo Sports (streaming).
India: Check the JioStar and FanCode platforms for the match listing and regional availability.
Other countries: Broadcast and streaming availability may vary by region.
Viewers should check their local broadcaster's schedule before the match.
Pitch Report – Ninja Stadium, Hobart
Ninja Stadium, formerly known as Bellerive Oval, generally offers a balanced surface for T20 cricket. The new ball can provide assistance to fast bowlers through pace and bounce, while batters who settle in can make good use of the surface.
Spinners and slower bowlers may become important during the middle overs. The team batting first will want to build a competitive total, while the chasing side could benefit if the pitch remains consistent.
The toss could be important, with the captain likely to consider the evening conditions and the possibility of dew before deciding whether to bat or bowl.
Predicted Playing XI
These are predicted line-ups based on the available squad information. Final XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
Hobart Hurricanes Women:
Lizelle Lee (WK)
Chamari Athapaththu
Rachel Trenaman
Nicola Carey (C)
Heather Graham
Maddy Green
Chinelle Henry
Ella Hayward
Molly Strano
Lauren Smith
Kate Pelle
Melbourne Renegades Women:
Hayley Matthews
Deandra Dottin
Courtney Webb
Georgia Wareham
Sophie Molineux (C)
Tess Flintoff
Nicole Faltum (WK)
Chloe Tryon
Tayla Vlaeminck
Milly Illingworth
Annie Wikman
Players to Watch
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Lizelle Lee: An aggressive top-order batter who can give Hobart a strong start and put pressure on the opposition bowlers.
Chamari Athapaththu: Her ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes her an important player for the Hurricanes.
Nicola Carey: The captain brings valuable all-round experience and can influence the match in both innings.
Chinelle Henry: A powerful batter and useful pace-bowling option who could make an impact in the middle and death overs.
Melbourne Renegades Women
Hayley Matthews: A key all-rounder whose opening batting and off-spin bowling make her one of Melbourne's biggest match-winners.
Georgia Wareham: Her recent batting contributions and leg-spin make her an important player in this contest.
Deandra Dottin: Her power-hitting ability can change the momentum quickly, particularly in the final overs.
Tayla Vlaeminck: Her pace and ability to take early wickets could put the Hurricanes under pressure.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Hobart Hurricanes Women have the advantage of playing at home and possess a strong group of experienced batters and all-rounders. Lizelle Lee and Chamari Athapaththu could provide the platform with the bat, while Nicola Carey, Heather Graham and Chinelle Henry offer useful balance.
Melbourne Renegades Women have quality match-winners of their own, particularly Hayley Matthews, Georgia Wareham and Deandra Dottin. Their performance with the bat and ability to take wickets in the powerplay could be decisive.
However, Hobart's home advantage and all-round depth give them a slight edge in this contest.
CricRadar Match Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes Women (HHW) to win.
This is a pre-match assessment, not a guaranteed result. The toss, final playing XIs and conditions could influence the outcome.
