Heading into Match 23 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026, the points table tells a story of two contrasting campaigns. The Sydney Sixers Women are sitting pretty near the summit in second place, maintaining a flawless record with five wins from five outings and a strong net run rate of 1.156. On the flip side, the Melbourne Renegades Women find themselves scrapping for momentum down in sixth spot, having won two and lost three of their five matches so far, leaving them desperate to spark a turnaround before the playoff race slips away.
The Sixers have looked unstoppable, powered by Ashleigh Gardner’s red-hot all-round form, Ellyse Perry’s steady batting, and young Caoimhe Bray’s knack for taking wickets. However, the Renegades have enough firepower to trouble them, with Georgia Wareham striking the ball cleanly in the middle order and Tayla Vlaeminck keeping batters quiet with her sharp pace. The game shapes up as a real test of nerve—Melbourne will need to strike early in the powerplay to break Sydney’s rhythm, while the Sixers simply want to keep their winning streak rolling.
Squads:
Melbourne Renegades Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Molineux (C), Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux, Olivia Porter, Sophie Reid, Chloe Tyron, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Annie Wikman
Sydney Sixers Women’s Cricket Team
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Alice Capsey, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Sophia Dunkley, Ashleigh Gardner, Elsa Hunter, Amelia Kerr, Grace Lyons, Frankie Nicklin, Ellyse Perry, Eva Ragg, Courtney Sippel
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 23
- Melbourne Renegades Won – 7
- Sydney Sixers Won – 13
- NR – 1
- Tied – 2
Looking at the history between these two sides, the Sydney Sixers clearly hold the upper hand in this rivalry. Across 23 encounters in the WBBL, Sydney has walked away with 13 victories, while the Melbourne Renegades have managed to win 7. The remaining fixtures have been tightly contested or weather-affected, resulting in two dramatic ties and one no-result, proving that even with the Sixers’ overall dominance, the Renegades know how to push them right to the wire.
Where to watch: Match 23 – Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date – November 15, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Live Streaming Details:
India and Subcontinent –
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar/Fancode
Australia –
Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Cricket
Live Streaming: 7Plus, Kayo Sports, CA Live
United Kingdom –
Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket
Live Streaming: NOW TV/ SKY Sports App
United States –
Broadcast: Willow TV
Live Streaming: Willow TV/Prime Video
New Zealand –
Broadcast: Sky Sport New Zealand
Live Streaming: Sky Go