As we head 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 their 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.
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
Players to watch out:
Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner has been in sensational touch for the Sydney Sixers during this WBBL season, thoroughly dominating with both bat and ball. Across her first five matches, she has piled up 246 runs at a brilliant average of 61.50, highlighted by a breathtaking, career-defining unbeaten 124 that came alongside 16 massive sixes and a staggering strike rate of nearly 185. Not content with just destroying bowling attacks, she has also spearheaded the Sixers’ bowling unit with immense authority, bagging 11 wickets in 5 matches at a miserly average of 12.27 and an economy of 8.43, with best figures of 3/13.
Georgia Wareham
Georgia Wareham has been anchoring the Melbourne Renegades’ campaign with reliable brilliance, showcasing her immense value as a dynamic all-rounder. In her first five outings of the tournament, she has notched up 192 runs with an impressive high score of 73 not out, striking at a blistering 165.51 while clearing the boundary five times. Her ability to accelerate effortlessly in the middle order gives the Renegades crucial momentum, proving once again why she remains one of the most exciting and fearless competitors on the domestic circuit.
Caoimhe Bray
Caoimhe Bray has burst onto the scene with a phenomenal campaign for the Sydney Sixers, proving her mettle as a genuine wicket-taking threat. Playing in her first five matches, she has already claimed 8 crucial scalps over 18 overs, maintaining a tight 7.05 economy rate and a striking average of 15.87. Her standout performance of 4/28 highlights her exceptional composure under pressure and signals the arrival of a brilliant young bowling talent who can dismantle any batting lineup on her day.
Tayla Vlaeminck
Tayla Vlaeminck has brought her trademark pace and sharp control to the Melbourne Renegades attack, keeping batters on edge throughout her spells. Across 5 matches and 19 overs so far, she has picked up 5 wickets while keeping a tight leash on the run rate with an economical 6.36 per over, including a tidy maiden. Her nagging length and ability to hit the seam consistently have made her an invaluable asset in breaking partnerships whenever her team needs a breakthrough.
Pitch:
North Sydney Oval is a batting paradise with true bounce and short boundaries that regularly produce high-scoring matches, leaving bowlers reliant on pace variations as seam movement fades quickly.
Weather:
The conditions in North Sydney NSW will be cloudy during the day with light rain at night, featuring a high of 21°C, a low of 17°C, 84% humidity, a 14 mph wind from the south, and a 10% daytime rain chance.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophie Molineux, Deandra Dottin, Tess Flintoff, Hayley Matthews, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Ashleigh Gardner, Courtney Sippel
Match Details:
Date – November 15, 2026
Time – 5:30 PM IST
Venue – North Sydney Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the JioStar app and website.