Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women Prediction – WBBL 2025

Women's Big Bash League Junction Oval

Melbourne Renegades Women host Perth Scorchers Women in the 25th match of WBBL 2025 at Junction Oval. The Renegades come in with confidence after an eight-wicket win over Sydney Thunder Women, in which their bowlers held the opposition to just 64 runs, and a win would move them towards the top of the table.

Their batting is led by Courtney Webb and Emma de Broughe at the top, with Sophie Molineux, Alice Capsey and Georgia Wareham in the middle order and Deandra Dottin and Nicole Faltum as finishers. Charis Bekker and Milly Illingworth look for early wickets, with Issy Wong and Wareham expected to squeeze the middle overs.

Perth Scorchers Women have been inconsistent this season but beat Adelaide Strikers Women by a single run last time out. Beth Mooney and Katie Mack missed out in that game and will be keen to give a solid start, while Sophie Devine, Maddy Darke, Freya Kemp and Paige Scholfield make up the middle order.

With the ball, Chloe Ainsworth is in strong form and looks to strike early, supported by Devine, while Ruby Strange, Alana King, Lilly Mills and Amy Edgar aim to keep scoring in check.

Probable playing XI

Melbourne Renegades Women

Sophie Molineux (c)
Emma de Broughe
Courtney Webb
Alice Capsey
Georgia Wareham
Deandra Dottin
Nicole Faltum (wk)
Issy Wong
Sarah Coyte
Charis Bekker
Milly Illingworth

Perth Scorchers Women

Sophie Devine (c)
Katie Mack
Beth Mooney (wk)
Maddy Darke
Freya Kemp
Paige Scholfield
Chloe Ainsworth
Ruby Strange
Lilly Mills
Amy Edgar
Alana King

Pitch report

Junction Oval typically gives a fair contest between bat and ball. Batters get true bounce and good pace early on, while seamers can find some movement with disciplined lengths, particularly under cloud. Spinners may gain grip in the middle overs. Setting a target is useful, but chasing is achievable once batters settle.

Weather

Around 3:10 pm local time on 27 November, Melbourne is expected to be mostly cloudy at about 19°C, with light to moderate winds and no rain risk.

Expected scores

1st innings: 130–140
2nd innings: 125–135

Frequently asked questions

Who is likely to win Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women?

Our preview narrowly favours Perth Scorchers Women for their balance, but Melbourne Renegades Women arrive in good form and the match looks close.

What is a par score at Junction Oval in the WBBL?

First-innings totals have averaged around 135 in past WBBL matches, and we expect 130–140 here.

When is the match?

It is the 25th match of WBBL 2025, played at Junction Oval, Melbourne on Thursday, 27 November, at 3:10 pm local time.

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