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MR-W vs MS-W Match Details

Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women – 28th Match, WBBL 2025

Venue: Junction Oval, St Kilda

Date & Time: 29th November 2025 at 09:40 AM IST 

Live Streaming: JioHotstar

MR-W vs MS-W Venue Stats 

MR-W vs MS-W Pitch Report

The firm pitch at Junction Oval allows pace bowlers to extract some carry and irregular bounce early on. When batters connect properly, the rapid outfield allows them to accumulate runs by cutting gaps and finding open spaces.

MR-W vs MS-W Weather Report

There will be thick cloud cover over Brisbane, and it may rain during the game. 

MR-W vs MS-W Last Five Matches

MR-W vs MS-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

Also Read: WBBL 2025: ST-W vs MR-W Dream11 Prediction 21st Match

MR-W vs MS-W Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Renegades Women Probable Playing XIs

Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Sophie Molineux(c), Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum(wk), Issy Wong, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker 

Melbourne Stars Women Probable Playing XIs

Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones(wk), Annabel Sutherland(c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day

Topmost Picks for MR-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars Women

• Meg Lanning – Meg Lanning is the league's second-highest run-scorer, with 327 runs in 6 matches at an average of 96 and a strike rate of 163.63.
• Kim Garth – Kim Garth is the team's leading wicket-taker, with 12 wickets in 6 matches and an economy of 5.66.

Top Picks – Melbourne Renegades Women

• Georgia Wareham – Georgia Wareham has taken on a significant portion of the scoring load, scoring 185 in six games at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 147.
• Sarah Coyte – Sarah Coyte has led the attack effectively, taking 13 wickets with an economy of under six.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for MR-W vs MS-W Dream11 Team:

Amy Jones, Meg Lanning, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux, Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham(C), Deandra Dottin, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp(VC), Kim Garth, Sophie Day

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Georgia Wareham, Meg Lanning

Vice-captain – Marizanne Kapp, Sophie Molineux

Wicketkeeper – Amy Jones

MR-W vs MS-W Probable Winners:

Melbourne Stars Women can take heart from how well they handled their most recent contest against table-toppers Tasmania. Melbourne Renegades Women have also been in good form all season and appear ready to take on whoever comes their way. Based on the current situation, this contest appears to be completely even, with little difference between the teams. Considering the team combination, Melbourne Renegades Women is expected to win this match.

MR-W vs MS-W FAQ

The WBBL 2025 progresses with Match No. 28, where Melbourne Renegades Women take on Melbourne Stars Women at the Junction Oval in Melbourne on Saturday, November 29. This Melbourne derby is always exciting, and both teams will be eager to grab important points.

The Melbourne Renegades Women are third in the points table, having won four out of their seven matches and lost three. They started the season brightly, winning two matches in a row, but since then have lost three out of their last five games. The Renegades come into this match on the back of a four-wicket loss to Perth Scorchers.

The Melbourne Stars Women, meanwhile, have been in great form. They are currently second in the standings with four wins from five completed matches. Their opening game was washed out, but since then, they have dominated most opponents. In their latest match, they defeated the table-topping Hobart Hurricanes by 37 runs, which will give them a lot of confidence heading into this clash. Interestingly, the Renegades defeated the Stars earlier this month by successfully chasing 142 in 18.5 overs, a result both sides will remember as they go into the return clash.

MR-W vs MS-W: Head-to-Head Record in T20s

• Matches Played: 21
  
• Melbourne Renegades Women Won: 10
  
• Melbourne Stars Women Won: 8
  
• No Result: 1
  
• Tied: 2
  

MR-W vs MS-W: Pitch Report

The Junction Oval has hosted three matches so far this season, with an average first-innings score of 147. Interestingly, all three games have been won by the chasing team, which means batting second has been the better option here. The pitch generally offers good bounce for batters, but bowlers who keep their lines tight can also be effective. The captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first.

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MR-W vs MS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):

Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Sophie Molineux (C), Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum (WK), Issy Wong, Sarah Coyte, Charis Bekker, Milly Illingworth.

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W):

Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (WK), Annabel Sutherland (C), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day.