The Women's Big Bash League 2026 continues with an important contest as Melbourne Renegades Women take on Adelaide Strikers Women in Match 13 at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on Saturday, November 7.
The Renegades will have home advantage and a strong group of international players, including Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin and Georgia Wareham. Adelaide Strikers, meanwhile, will depend on the experience of Tahlia McGrath, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Ecclestone and Amanda-Jade Wellington.
Both sides have match-winners capable of changing the game. With a competitive contest expected, the performance of the top-order batters and all-rounders could prove decisive.
Match Details
Details | Information |
|---|---|
Match | |
Tournament | Women's Big Bash League 2026 |
Match Number | 13th Match |
Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
Time | 10:10 AM IST |
Local Time | 3:40 PM AEDT |
Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
Format | Women's T20 |
Melbourne Captain | Sophie Molineux |
Adelaide Captain | Tahlia McGrath |
Live Streaming and Broadcasting
Cricket fans can follow the WBBL 2026 match through the following platforms, subject to regional availability:
India: FanCode (digital streaming); check local listings for television coverage.
Australia: Fox Cricket and Kayo Sports.
Other countries: Check local sports broadcasters and official WBBL listings for availability.
Broadcast arrangements may vary by region.
Pitch Report – Junction Oval, Melbourne
Junction Oval generally offers a balanced surface for T20 cricket, providing opportunities for both batters and bowlers.
The pitch can offer some assistance to seamers early in the innings, while batters who settle down can score freely. Spinners and slower bowlers may become important during the middle overs.
Available venue records indicate that chasing sides have enjoyed more success at Junction Oval. In 57 recorded T20 matches, teams batting second have won 33 games, compared with 22 victories for teams batting first.
The toss-winning captain may therefore consider bowling first, although the final decision will depend on the surface and match conditions.
Head-to-Head Record – Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women
The two teams have a competitive history in the Women's Big Bash League.
Head-to-Head | Record |
|---|---|
Matches Played | 19 |
Melbourne Renegades Women Won | 10 |
Adelaide Strikers Women Won | 9 |
Melbourne Renegades Women hold a narrow advantage in the available head-to-head record. Adelaide Strikers will look to level the contest, while the Renegades will aim to extend their lead.
Predicted Playing XI
These are predicted line-ups based on available squad information. The official playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.
Melbourne Renegades Women:
Hayley Matthews
Deandra Dottin
Courtney Webb
Georgia Wareham
Sophie Molineux (C)
Nicole Faltum (WK)
Tess Flintoff
Chloe Tryon
Tayla Vlaeminck
Milly Illingworth
Annie Wikman
Adelaide Strikers Women:
Laura Wolvaardt
Maia Bouchier
Madeline Penna
Tahlia McGrath (C)
Bridget Patterson (WK)
Ellie Johnston
Amanda-Jade Wellington
Sophie Ecclestone
Anesu Mushangwe
Megan Schutt
Eleanor Larosa
Players to Watch
Melbourne Renegades Women
Hayley Matthews: The West Indies all-rounder is one of Melbourne's most important players. Her opening batting and off-spin bowling give the Renegades valuable balance.
Deandra Dottin: A powerful batter who can change the momentum with her aggressive stroke play. Her contribution could be particularly important in the powerplay and death overs.
Georgia Wareham: Her leg-spin and ability to contribute with the bat make her a key player in both innings.
Sophie Molineux: The captain provides experience and control with her left-arm spin. Her leadership and all-round contribution will be important.
Adelaide Strikers Women
Laura Wolvaardt: The South African batter is known for her consistency and ability to build an innings. She will be important at the top of the order.
Tahlia McGrath: The Strikers captain can make an impact with her batting and occasional bowling, offering valuable all-round options.
Sophie Ecclestone: One of the leading left-arm spinners in women's cricket, she can put pressure on the opposition during the middle overs.
Amanda-Jade Wellington: Her leg-spin and lower-order batting make her an important match-up against Melbourne's batting line-up.
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Melbourne Renegades Women have a slight advantage heading into this contest, particularly because they are playing at Junction Oval. Their squad features several experienced all-rounders, including Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham and Sophie Molineux.
Adelaide Strikers Women have an equally competitive bowling attack, with Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt and Amanda-Jade Wellington capable of creating problems for the Renegades.
The Strikers' chances will depend heavily on their top-order batting and ability to control the middle overs. However, Melbourne's home advantage and all-round depth give them a narrow edge.
Our Match Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) to win.
This is a close contest, and the toss, final playing XIs and performances on the day could influence the result.
