WBBL 2025: Match 36, MR W vs SS W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women?

Melbourne Renegades (MR W) lock horns with Sydney Sixers (SS W) in match No. 36 of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on Friday, December 5.

Defending champions Melbourne Renegades are currently placed at No. 5 on the points table. They would be desperate to win their last game in the league phase and move into the top four. However, the Sophie Molineux-led side has lost their last three games in a row.

On the other hand, the Sixers have played eight matches, winning five and losing two. One of their matches ended without a result. The Sixers are coming into this clash on the back of two consecutive victories. They are placed at No. 3 on the points table.

MR W vs SS W Match Details

Junction Oval, Melbourne Pitch Report

Seven matches have been played so far at the Junction Oval in Melbourne in WBBL 2025. The average first-innings total is around 150. Chasing has been the more fruitful option at this venue. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a total below 160.

MR W vs SS W Head to Head Record

MR W vs SS W Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR W):

Deandra Dottin, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (C), Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham, Nicole Faltum (WK), Tess Flintoff, Naomi Stalenberg, Sarah Coyte, Issy Wong, Milly Illingworth.

Sydney Sixers Women (SS W):

Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy (WK), Ashleigh Gardner (C), Maitlan Brown, Amelia Kerr, Mady Villiers, Erin Burns, Manix-Geeves, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle.

Probable Top Performers from MR W vs SS W

Probable Best Batter: Sophia Dunkley

The England cricketer has been in solid form this season. In seven matches, she has amassed 250 runs at an average of 41.67 and a strike rate of 121.95. Dunkley has registered two fifties so far and would like to continue her purple patch.

Probable Best Bowler: Georgia Wareham

Georgia Wareham has been the standout bowler so far in the tournament. She has accounted for 16 wickets in nine games at an average of 11.68 and an economy rate of 5.50. Her four-over spell is going to be very crucial on Friday.