We have had a good start to the Women's Big Bash League 2025. The 5th game is underway, with the defending champions, Melbourne Renegades Women, facing the Sydney Thunder Women. The Renegades Women started with a win, defeating the Brisbane Heat Women, while the Sydney Thunder Women suffered a loss against the Hobart Hurricanes Women in their first game.

The Melbourne Renegades Women have an impressive record against the Sydney Thunder Women. Starting the tournament with a win will give them confidence. The Sydney Thunder Women's last game was a struggle with the ball and they need to improve in that area.

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MR-W vs ST-W Match Details

• Match: Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women, 5th Match

• Date: 11th November 2025

• Time: 9.40 AM IST

• Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne 

• Live Streaming: FanCode

MR-W vs ST-W Weather Report

MR-W vs ST-W Pitch Report

The surface here will be good for batting with very short boundaries on either side. We can expect a high-scoring fixture, and both teams will prefer chasing.

Top Batters to Watch – MR-W vs ST-W

• Heather Knight (ST-W): 39 runs in this Tournament 

• Courtney Webb (MR-W): 34 runs in this Tournament 

• Chamari Athapaththu (ST-W): 32 runs in this Tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – MR-W vs ST-W

• Georgia Wareham (MR-W): 3 wickets in this Tournament 

• Alice Capsey (MR-W): 3 wickets in this Tournament 

• Tess Flintoff (MR-W): 4 wickets in this Tournament 

MR-W vs ST-W Recent Form

MR-W vs ST-W Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If MR-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 40–45

• Predicted Total: 160–170

• Match Result: MR-W to win

Scenario 2: If ST-W Bat First

• Powerplay Score: 35–45

• Predicted Total: 135–145

• Match Result: MR-W to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

MR-W vs ST-W Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Women 

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

Sydney Thunder Women 

Phoebe Litchfield (c), Tahlia Wilson (wk), Georgia Voll, Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Laura Harris, Anika Learoyd, Hasrat Gill, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.

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

We predict that the Melbourne Renegades Women will win this WBBL 2025 match. Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin and Alice Capsey will be key players to watch out for.

MR-W vs ST-W Match FAQs

India met Australia during the second semifinal of the Women’s World Cup 2025 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Australia’s left-handed opening batter, Phoebe Litchfield, started with an aggressive approach inside the first 10 overs of the innings despite losing their captain and right-handed opener, Alyssa Healy, in the first few overs. 

But Phoebe Litchfield was in a different mood with two successive boundaries in the eighth over of the innings. She squeezed Kranti Gaud over the infield before timing the right-arm pacer over the square region for another boundary. Australia managed 72 runs in the first 10 overs, which was their fourth-highest score in this period during the event.

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Litchfield advanced down the track to smash Shree Charani for a boundary to celebrate her ninth fifty in Women’s ODIs. She smashed a fine six over the cover against the same bowler before celebrating her century in the blink of an eye with the boundary. That was her maiden century in the World Cup.

Watch: Phoebe Litchfield celebrates fastest Women’s World Cup knockout century in 77 balls

Litchfield becomes the third batter to celebrate centuries in ODI World Cup knockouts, along with Karen Rolton against India in the 2005 final in Centurion, while Healy notched up 170 and 129 against England and the West Indies, respectively, in the final and semifinal of the 2022 Women’s World Cup. She smacked Deepti Sharma for two successive sixes and took the aggressive approach with the bat.

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Against India, the southpaw has now scored 627 runs in the 50-over format at an average of nearly 70 and a strike rate of 96.61 with two centuries and four half-centuries to her name. Her knock in this semifinal ended with 119 runs in just 93 balls, thanks to 17 boundaries and three sixes.

The knock was enough to give Australia a strong platform with the bat in the knockout clash. It’s also the fastest century in Women’s World Cup knockouts. Australia have raced their way to over 250 in 40 overs and looked set to get themselves beyond the 320-run mark.

Australia’s young batting sensation Phoebe Litchfield lit up the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday with a stunning century in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 semifinal against India. The 22-year-old opener smashed the fastest hundred ever recorded in a Women’s World Cup knockout match, reaching the milestone in just 77 balls. Her knock of 119 off 93 deliveries included 18 fours and three sixes.

Litchfield’s innings was not only blistering but also crucial, propelling Australia to a commanding position in a high-pressure semifinal. It was her third ODI century, second against India, and first of the ongoing World Cup. With this innings, she also became the youngest player (22 years, 195 days) to score a century in a Women’s World Cup knockout and the second-youngest Australian to achieve the feat in tournament history.

Before this match, Litchfield had already established herself as a consistent performer against India, amassing 508 runs in eight innings at an average of 63.50. Her latest effort pushed that average beyond 75, a remarkable number against one of the strongest bowling attacks in women’s cricket.

Phoebe Litchfield’s ODI Record vs India

Litchfield’s command of sweep and reverse-sweep shots proved particularly devastating for India’s spinners. She was briefly given out on 62 after a reverse sweep appeared to carry to short third, but replays confirmed a bump ball, a lifeline she fully capitalised on to reach three figures. Her hundred places her among elite company in Australia’s World Cup history.

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Australian Hundreds in Women’s ODI World Cup Knockouts

Eventually, Amanjot Kaur ended Litchfield’s onslaught in the 28th over, but the damage was already done. Her fearless century not only reaffirmed her status as one of the most exciting young batters in world cricket but also carried Australia one step closer to another World Cup final.

Sri Lanka women will face Australia women in the fifth match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. Australia Women won their opening match by 89 runs against New Zealand Women, successfully defending the target of 326 runs.

On the other hand, Sri Lanka faced a defeat in their opening match against India Women. They failed to chase down the target of 270 runs. AUS-W vs SL-W has played 10 head-to-head encounters in the past, and all 10 matches have been won by the Australian side.

AUS-W vs SL-W Match Details

Date: 4th October 2025

Time: 3:00 PM IST

Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo 

Live Streaming: Fancode  

AUS-W vs SL-W Weather Report

There are no signs of any rain interruptions throughout the game. It is pleasant conditions and perfect throughout the game.

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Top Batters AUS-W vs SL-W

• Ash Gardner (AUS-W) - 115 runs in this tournament 

• Phoebe Litchfield (AUS-W) - 45 runs in this tournament 

• Chamari Athapaththu (SL-W) - 43 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowler AUS-W vs SL-W

• Inoka Ranaweera (SL-W) - 4 wickets in this tournament 

• Annabel Sutherland (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

• Sophie Molineux (AUS-W) - 3 wickets in this tournament 

AUS-W vs SL-W Recent Performance

AUS-W vs SL-W Today's Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1- If AUS-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction - AUS-W is expected to score 300-320 runs

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 80-100 runs

Scenario 2- If the SL-W bats first

• First Innings score prediction- SL-W is expected to score 210-230 runs.

• Result prediction- AUS-W will win the match by 6 wickets 

AUS-W vs SL-W Predicted Playing XI

Australia Women (AUS-W) Playing XI 

Alyssa Healy (c & wk), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Kim Garth, Darcie Brown.

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) Playing XI 

Chamari Athapaththu (c), Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshi de Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Achini Kulasuriya, Sugandika Kumari, Udeshika Prabodhani, Inoka Ranaweera.

AUS-W vs SL-W Complete Squad

Australia Women - 

Alyssa Healy (c), Darcie Brown, Ash Gardner, Kim Garth, Heather Graham, Alana King, Phoebe Litchfield, Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Molineux, Beth Mooney, Ellyse Perry, Megan Schutt, Annabel Sutherland, Georgia Voll, Georgia Wareham.

Sri Lanka Women -

Chamari Athapaththu, Hasini Perera, Vishmi Gunarathne, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kaveesha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Anushka Sanjeewani, Imesha Dulani, Dewmi Vihanga, Piumi Wathsala, Inoka Ranaweera, Sugandika Dasanayaka, Udeshika Prabodani, Malki Madara, Achini Kulasooriya.

AUS-W vs SL-W Today Match Prediction, Who Will Win the Match?

Australia Women to win

We predict that Australia Women will win this ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 match. Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry and Annabel Sutherland will be key players to watch out for.

Northern Superchargers Women put on a solid all-round show to beat Oval Invincibles Women by 7 wickets, chasing down 126 with five balls left. Their bowlers kept things tight before the batters wrapped up the chase calmly.

The Invincibles never really got going. Captain Lauren Winfield-Hill tried to hold things together with 37 from 30 balls, while Joanne Gardner chipped in with an unbeaten 19 off 14. Meg Lanning made 21 from 25 but struggled for fluency. With wickets falling regularly, they couldn’t build a strong partnership. Kate Cross (2/16) and Annabel Sutherland (2/26) bowled with good control and made life tough for the batters.

In reply, the Superchargers looked comfortable. Alice Davidson-Richards led the way with a classy 50 from 32 balls, hitting nine fours. Phoebe Litchield supported her well with 29 from 21. Later, Nicola Carey finished the job quickly with 25 off just 15 balls. The Invincibles tried hard, and Amanda-Jade Wellington stood out with 1/19, but they couldn’t stop the Superchargers from crossing the line.

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Northern Superchargers Women stayed unbeaten in The Hundred 2025 after beating London Spirit Women by 8 wickets. Spirit batted first but never looked settled and ended with just 90/8. Annabel Sutherland, Grace Ballinger, and Nicola Carey kept striking at the right times. Georgia Redmayne scored 29 from 29, and Issy Wong added an unbeaten 24 to give Spirit some late runs.

The Spirit batters struggled from the start, losing wickets regularly. Redmayne held one end, and Wong’s late knock gave them some hope, but the total was too small to trouble the Superchargers.

Chasing the modest target, Superchargers lost two early wickets to Rebecca Tysons. But Phoebe Litchfield played a fine innings of 55 not out, with support from Annabel Sutherland (29*). Together, they carried the team home with 34 balls to spare.

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Northern Superchargers Women beat Birmingham Phoenix Women by eight wickets in Match 14 of The Hundred Women’s 2025. Phoenix batted first at Headingley but never got going, finishing on 116/6 in their 100 balls. Georgia Voll was the top scorer with 32 not out, while Sterre Kalis made 24. Linsey Smith and Lucy Higham bowled brilliantly for the Superchargers, taking two wickets each.

Chasing 117 to win, the Superchargers made it look easy, getting there in just 74 balls. Phoebe Litchfield was outstanding with an unbeaten 59 off 28 balls, while Annabel Sutherland hit 20 not out. Early contributions from Davina Perrin (14) and Alice Davidson-Richards (17) set the stage for the comfortable win.

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