Match Preview: Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W) vs Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) – WBBL|11 Match 16

The Hobart Hurricanes Women are set to lock horns with the defending champions, Melbourne Renegades Women, in what promises to be a high-octane clash for the top spot in the WBBL|11 standings. With both teams displaying dominant form early in the season, Match 16 at North Sydney Oval will be a battle between the league’s current frontrunners.

Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W):
Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee (wk), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson, Kathryn Bryce, Zoe Cooke.

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):
Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Wareham, Alice Capsey, Deandra Dottin, Courtney Webb, Naomi Stalenberg, Davina Perrin, Issy Wong, Sarah Coyte, Nicole Faltum (wk), Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth, Emma de Broughe, Sara Kennedy.

Probable Playing XI

Hobart Hurricanes Women:

1. Lizelle Lee (wk)
2. Danni Wyatt-Hodge
3. Nat Sciver-Brunt
4. Elyse Villani (c)
5. Nicola Carey
6. Heather Graham
7. Ruth Johnston / Rachel Trenaman
8. Molly Strano
9. Hayley Silver-Holmes
10. Linsey Smith
11. Lauren Smith

Melbourne Renegades Women:

1. Davina Perrin
2. Courtney Webb
3. Alice Capsey
4. Sophie Molineux (c)
5. Deandra Dottin
6. Georgia Wareham
7. Naomi Stalenberg
8. Nicole Faltum (wk)
9. Sarah Coyte
10. Tess Flintoff
11. Issy Wong

Players to Watch

• Danni Wyatt-Hodge (HH-W): The English opener has been in blistering form, amassing over 250 runs in just four innings.
• Her ability to exploit the powerplay makes her the biggest threat to the Renegades’ bowling attack.
• Deandra Dottin (MR-W): The “World Boss” continues to be a match-winner with both bat and ball. Fresh off a 3-wicket haul and crucial power-hitting cameos, she is the X-factor for the Renegades.
• Nicola Carey (HH-W): A consistent performer with the bat, Carey has anchored the Hurricanes’ middle order brilliantly, averaging nearly 48 this season.
• Georgia Wareham (MR-W): The leg-spinner is a genuine wicket-taker and a handy lower-order batter, often breaking crucial partnerships in the middle overs.

Weather Condition

The forecast for Sydney on match day predicts cloudy skies with a moderate temperature ranging between 10°C and 18°C. There is a 15-25% chance of precipitation, which might bring some swing for the seamers early on, but a full game is expected.

Venue

North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Known for being a batter’s paradise, North Sydney Oval usually offers good bounce and carry. High scores are common here, and the short boundaries often tempt batters to play big shots. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first to chase under lights.

Head-to-Head Stats

• Total Matches Played: 20
• Hobart Hurricanes Won: 11
• Melbourne Renegades Won: 8
• No Result: 1
• Summary: The Hurricanes hold a slight historical edge over the Renegades, but recent contests have been tightly fought.

Recent Form

• Hobart Hurricanes Women: W W W W (Unbeaten in last 4 matches)
• Melbourne Renegades Women: W L W W (Won 3 of last 4 matches)

Position in WBBL|10 (2024 Season)

• Melbourne Renegades Women: Champions (1st)
• Hobart Hurricanes Women: Eliminator (Finished 4th, lost in Knockout)

Position in WBBL|11 (Current 2025 Season)

• Hobart Hurricanes Women: 1st (Leading the table)
• Melbourne Renegades Women: 2nd (Trailing closely behind)