The 16th T20 match of WBBL 2025 between Hobart Hurricanes Women and Melbourne Renegades Women will take place at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on Thursday. Hobart Hurricanes Women have had an exceptional start, winning their first four matches and moving up to the top of the table. Their batting has fired in each outing. Danielle Wyatt has taken over the top spot on their scoring chart after scoring 251 runs in four innings with an impressive strike rate of 156. 

On the other hand, the Melbourne Renegades Women have looked like a stable team this season, currently in second place after winning three out of four. Georgia Wareham has led her batting effort with 123 runs across four outings, an average of 41, and a strike rate of 150.

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MR-W vs HB-W Match Details

• Match: Melbourne Renegades Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, 16th Match

• Date: 20th November 2025

• Time: 10.10 AM IST

• Venue: North Sydney Oval 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

MR-W vs HB-W Weather Report

MR-W vs HB-W Pitch Report

It is a neutral wicket that has helped the bowlers significantly in WBBL 2025. The average first-innings score at this venue is 140 runs

Top Batters to Watch – MR-W vs HB-W

• Danielle Wyatt (HB-W): 251 runs in this Tournament 

• Lizelle Lee (HB-W): 139 runs in this Tournament 

• Georgia Wareham (MR-W): 123 runs in this Tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – MR-W vs HB-W

• Georgia Wareham (MR-W): 7 wickets in this Tournament 

• Hayley Silver (HB-W): 6 wickets in this Tournament 

• Tess Flintoff (MR-W): 6 wickets in this Tournament 

MR-W vs HB-W Recent Form

MR-W vs HB-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If HB-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–50

• Predicted Total: 160–175

• Match Result: HB-W to win

Scenario 2: If ST-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 140–150

• Match Result: HB-W to win

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MR-W vs HB-W Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Women 

Davina Perrin, Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Sophie Molineux (c), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker

Hobart Hurricanes Women 

Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani (c), Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith.

MR-W vs HB-W Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

We predict that the Hobart Hurricanes Women will win this WBBL 2025 match. Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt and Nicola Carey will be key players to watch out for.

MR-W vs HB-W Match FAQs

England's women's cricket team is gearing up to reclaim their fearless brand of cricket as they embark on a multi-format series against South Africa following their disappointing early exit from the T20 World Cup. Danni Wyatt-Hodge, one of England’s senior players, remains optimistic about the team’s ability to bounce back and reestablish their dominance on the international stage.

England shrug off T20 World Cup criticism

England’s unexpected group-stage exit at the hands of West Indies drew widespread criticism, with media and former players questioning the team’s performance. However, Wyatt-Hodge was quick to dismiss the negativity, stating that one subpar performance does not define the team’s potential.

"We haven’t become a bad side in eight overs," Wyatt-Hodge said, reflecting on the crucial moments in their loss. She emphasized that the team remains united and focused on improvement, choosing to channel the criticism into motivation for the series against South Africa.

A renewed focus on fearless cricket

England’s hallmark of fearless cricket, a style that has brought them significant success in recent years, will be the cornerstone of their strategy in the upcoming matches. Wyatt-Hodge expressed confidence in the team’s ability to return to their aggressive and entertaining style.

“We’ve played some outstanding cricket over the years, and we’re excited to get back to what we do best,” she said. “We just want to enjoy our game and focus on playing with fearlessness.”

South Africa, runners-up in the T20 World Cup, present a formidable challenge for England. With key players like Marizanne Kapp and Ayabonga Khaka rested, South Africa has introduced several young talents, making the series an unpredictable affair.

“They’ve got some outstanding players like Chloe Tryon and Laura Wolvaardt, but also some unfamiliar faces,” Wyatt-Hodge noted. “It’s going to be fun and challenging to face them in their conditions.”

England’s pace bowler Lauren Filer could be a key player in the series, with conditions in South Africa expected to favor her aggressive style. Wyatt-Hodge praised Filer’s progress, calling her “a handful” for batters in training and on the field.

Building momentum for the Ashes

While the series against South Africa is significant, it also serves as crucial preparation for the Ashes tour of Australia in January. Wyatt-Hodge acknowledged the importance of using this series to build momentum and refine their strategies.

“This series is massive for us. We want to showcase our skills and demonstrate how good we are,” she said. She also highlighted the team’s efforts to inspire younger players, emphasizing the role of senior players in leading by example.

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The tour will conclude with a historic one-off Test match in Bloemfontein on December 15. Wyatt-Hodge expressed her enthusiasm for the format, reflecting on the unique challenges and prestige of Test cricket.

“Playing a Test match is always special,” she said. “It’s such a different challenge, and it’s great preparation for the Ashes.”