Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women Prediction – WBBL 2025
Match summary
Our preview of Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, 25th match of WBBL 2025 at Junction Oval: form, likely XIs, pitch and expected scores.
Match details
| Match | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, 25th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Start time | 4:10 am GMT / 3:10 pm local |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Perth Scorchers Women |
| Toss pick | Melbourne Renegades Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
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.
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
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 130–140 | – |
| Second innings | 125–135 | – |
Perth Scorchers Women
Perth’s balanced line-up gives them depth to chase if wickets are preserved, while Melbourne bring in-form players and aggressive strokeplay, so the contest looks close.
Toss pick: Melbourne Renegades Women
FAQ
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.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Melbourne Renegades Women
- Sophie Molineuxc
- Emma de Broughe
- Courtney Webb
- Alice Capsey
- Georgia Wareham
- Deandra Dottin
- Nicole Faltumwk
- Issy Wong
- Sarah Coyte
- Charis Bekker
- Milly Illingworth
Perth Scorchers Women
- Sophie Devinec
- Katie Mack
- Beth Mooneywk
- Maddy Darke
- Freya Kemp
- Paige Scholfield
- Chloe Ainsworth
- Ruby Strange
- Lilly Mills
- Amy Edgar
- Alana King