The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 continues on December 05 with exciting matches at Junction Oval, Melbourne.
The match will see Melbourne Renegades Women take on Sydney Sixers Women, a rematch of last season’s high stakes match. Perth Scorchers will be eager to take revenge and start their campaign with a win.
The day will end with a thrilling game between Adelaide Strikers Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women. With star players in every team and a well-balanced pitch, fans can expect high-intensity cricket all day long.
All matches will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network and streamed on JioHotstar, so fans across India can catch every moment of the action. The day promises to continue the excitement of WBBL 2025 with close contests, strong rivalries, and world-class cricket.
Get the match odds, prediction, pitch report, and key players for both matches.
Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | MR-W vs SS-W, 36th Match |
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | December 05, Thursday |
| Time | 10:40 AM Local |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women: Match Facts
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Match | AS-W vs HH-W, 37th Match |
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | December 05, Thursday |
| Time | 06:40 PM Local |
| Venue | Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, South Australia |
Pitch Report of Junction Oval, Melbourne
Pacers will get a lot of assistance from the Junction Oval, Melbourne, where pace and a little overcast conditions will make the bat and ball contest interesting.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | Bowling-friendly pitch; favors pace bowlers early with some swing and seam movement; spinners come into play as the match progresses. |
| Batting Assistance | Batters enjoy the trusted pace and bounce when the ball is hard and new. Batting becomes tougher as the ball gets older. |
| Bowling Assistance | Early assistance for fast bowlers due to pitch pace and bounce. Later, spinners gain an advantage. |
| Ground Dimension | Boundary lengths: Leg Side: 67m, Off Side: 79m, Straight: 75m, Back Side: 57m. |
| T20I First Innings Score | Average first innings T20 score: 125-130 runs. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | The toss winner usually opts to bowl first due to bowling-friendly conditions. Dew also makes chasing a cake walk. |
Pitch Report of Junction Oval, Melbourne
The Perth pitch is fast and bouncy, which favours pace bowlers early.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Behaviour | It is known as one of the fastest and bounciest pitches in Australia. Offers good pace and bounce that favours fast bowlers. |
| Batting Assistance | Batters get good scoring opportunities due to the skiddy nature of the pitch and quick outfield but must spend time to adjust. |
| Bowling Assistance | Great for pace bowlers due to bounce and speed, helped by afternoon sea breezes. Spin bowling sees minimal assistance. |
| Ground Dimension | Square boundaries are around 70 meters, straight boundaries around 75m. |
| T20I First Innings Score | The average first innings score is around 147-155 in T20s. |
| Toss & Dew Factor | Toss-winning team usually prefers to bat first to take advantage of batting-friendly conditions early and potentially exploit pitch slowdown later. |
Weather Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | The temperature is around 25°C, a favourable condition for players. |
| Weather | Partly overcast conditions where pacers can create exploit the condition. |
| Precipitation | There will be a 35% chance of rain, meaning fewer chance of dew. |
| Humidity | The humidity will be 77% which will help chase teams. |
| Wind | Wind speed will be 10 km/h, helping pacers to get more swings on such a tough pitch. |
Head-to-Head in T20I
Here are the head-to-head stats of the teams playing today’s match.
Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women Head-to-Head in WBBL
| Total Matches Played | 21 |
|---|---|
| Melbourne Renegades Women Won | 07 |
| Sydney Sixers Women Won | 13 |
| No Result | 01 |
Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women Head-to-Head in WBBL
| Total Matches Played | 20 |
|---|---|
| Adelaide Strikers Women Won | 13 |
| Hobart Hurricanes Women Won | 06 |
| No Result | 01 |
Winning and Toss Odds for Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women 36th Match
Since the Melbourne Renegades Women are ahead in this rivalry in WBBL, betting platforms are offering higher returns on the Sydney Sixers Women’s win.
| Aspect/Teams | 1xBet | BetVibe | Stake | 4rabet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Match | ||||
| Melbourne Renegades Women Win Odds | 1.74 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.8 |
| Sydney Sixers Women Win Odds | 2.1 | 2 | 2.25 | 2.1 |
| Toss Odds (Melbourne Renegades) | 1.88 | 1.9 | 1.91 | 1.87 |
| Toss Odds (Sydney Sixers) | 1.95 | 2 | 2.02 | 1.99 |
| 2nd Match | ||||
| Adelaide Strikers Women Win Odds | 1.74 | 1.75 | 1.75 | 1.8 |
| Hobart Hurricanes Women Win Odds | 2.1 | 2 | 2.25 | 2.1 |
| Toss Odds (Adelaide Strikers) | 1.88 | 1.9 | 1.91 | 1.87 |
| Toss Odds (Hobart Hurricanes) | 1.95 | 2 | 2.02 | 1.99 |
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Key Players to Watch
Here are the key players for the WBBL match.
Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women
| Player | Key Stats |
|---|---|
| Ashleigh Gardner (C) | Captain and star all-rounder. Leading wicket-taker for SS-W (11 wickets) with a best of 5/15. |
| Ellyse Perry | Highly experienced all-rounder. A consistent top-order batter and valuable pace bowler. |
| Alyssa Healy | Wicketkeeper and explosive opening batter. Crucial for getting the innings off to a fast start. |
| Amelia Kerr | Star New Zealand all-rounder who has returned to the squad. A key player in both batting and leg-spin. |
| Grace Harris | Explosive top-order batter who has returned to the squad. Her power-hitting is vital for the batting line-up. |
| Jess Jonassen (C) | Captain and premier left-arm spinner. Contributes with both wickets and lower-order runs. |
| Georgia Redmayne | Reliable wicketkeeper-batter, often anchors the top order. |
Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women
| Player | Key Stats |
|---|---|
| Chamari Athapaththu | 1254 runs in 63 WBBL matches at an average of 24.11; 27 wickets with best bowling 3/20 |
| Heather Knight | 2309 runs in 91 WBBL matches at an average of 33.16 |
| Phoebe Litchfield | 742 runs in 27 WBBL matches at an average of 33.72. |
| Nat Sciver-Brunt | 1413 runs in 75 WBBL matches at an average of 26.16; 59 wickets at an economy of 6.86. |
| Heather Graham | 1560 runs in 138 WBBL matches at an average of 17.93; 141 wickets as a medium pacer |
| Molly Strano | 159 wickets in 139 WBBL matches; top-ranked spinner with best figures 5/15. |
