The Match No. 9 of the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League 2025 will take place between Adelaide Strikers Women (AS W) and Melbourne Renegades Women (MR W). This will be the second game of the day on Friday, November 14 at the Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide.
Match Info & Preview
Match Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, Match 9, WBBL 2025 |
| Venue | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide |
| Date & Time | Friday, November 14, 1:40 pm (IST) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar |
Match Preview
The two teams recently faced each other in the T20 Spring Challenge in October.
Adelaide Strikers saw their opening WBBL 2025 clash against Melbourne Stars end without a result after rain stopped play early in the chase. Amanda-Jade Wellington stood out with a 2 for 20 spell in her four overs.
Melbourne Renegades have begun their season strongly, winning both their matches while chasing against Brisbane Heat Women and Sydney Thunder Women. They sit at the top of the points table and look to continue their winning run in this fixture.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches | AS W Wins | MR W Wins | No Result | Tied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
Probable Playing XI
Adelaide Strikers Women (AS W)
- Tammy Beaumont
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Madeline Penna
- Tahlia McGrath (c)
- Bridget Patterson (wk)
- Ellie Johnston
- Amanda-Jade Wellington
- Jemma Barsby
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Megan Schutt
- Darcie Brown
Melbourne Renegades Women (MR W)
- Davina Perrin
- Courtney Webb
- Deandra Dottin
- Naomi Stalenberg
- Georgia Wareham (c)
- Nicole Faltum (wk)
- Tess Flintoff
- Alice Capsey
- Sarah Coyte
- Charis Bekker
- Milly Illingworth
Pitch & Weather Report
The Karen Rolton Oval offers true bounce and is ideal for batting early in the match. Seamers may get movement with the new ball, while spinners can find turn in the second innings. Historically, teams batting first have had better success here.
- Pace Bowling: 65%
- Spin Bowling: 35%
- Batting Pitch: 69%
- Bowling Pitch: 30%
- Average Score: 160
Dream11 Fantasy Player Picks
| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| N Faltum | MR | Wicket-Keeper |
| T Beaumont | AS | Batter |
| L Wolvaardt | AS | Batter |
| C Webb | MR | Batter |
| D Dottin | MR | All-Rounder |
| T McGrath | AS | All-Rounder |
| G Wareham | MR | All-Rounder |
| A Capsey | MR | All-Rounder |
| M Schutt | AS | Bowler |
| S Ecclestone | AS | Bowler |
| M Illingworth | MR | Bowler |
Injury Updates
There have been no injury concerns reported by either Adelaide Strikers Women or Melbourne Renegades Women ahead of this match. Both teams are expected to enter the contest with fully fit squads..
Match Prediction
Based on the stronger recent form of Melbourne Renegades Women, their consistent winning momentum, and the fantasy picks favouring key MR W all-rounders like Georgia Wareham, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, and the presence of reliable performers like Courtney Webb and Nicole Faltum, the Renegades appear to have a slight edge.
Adelaide Strikers have quality players like Tahlia McGrath, Laura Wolvaardt, Sophie Ecclestone, and Megan Schutt, but their recent form (T, L, L, L, W) is inconsistent compared to MR W’s strong run.
Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women are more likely to win this match.
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| AS W | T, L, L, L, W |
| MR W | W, W, NR, W, W |
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