Both sides head into Match 9 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 campaign searching for a desperate turnaround after tough starts to the season.
The Melbourne Renegades Women currently sit in seventh position on the points table, having lost both of their opening two fixtures. Just below them in eighth place are the Hobart Hurricanes Women, who also remain winless after two outings and sit at the bottom of the ladder due to a slightly lower net run rate (-2.625 compared to the Renegades’ -2.265).
With zero points on the board for either franchise, the clash at Ninja Stadium in Hobart presents a crucial early-season opportunity to finally get off the mark.
For the Hobart Hurricanes, the immediate challenge lies in putting together a complete team performance, as individual sparks from players like Lizelle Lee and Chinelle Henry haven’t translated into wins yet. Playing on their home turf gives them a familiar track to re-establish their rhythm, but their top order will need to build solid partnerships to set up a competitive total.
The Melbourne Renegades will look to exploit those vulnerabilities, relying on the fine batting touch of Georgia Wareham and the raw pace of Tayla Vlaeminck to set the tone. If the Renegades can back up their key match-winners with tighter middle-order support, they stand a strong chance of walking away from Hobart with their first two points of the board.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey (C), Heather Graham, Ella Hayward, Chinelle Henry, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Kate Pelle, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson
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
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 21
- Melbourne Renegades Won – 8
- Hobart Hurricanes Won – 12
- Tied – 1
The Hobart Hurricanes Women enjoy the upper hand in their head-to-head encounters. Out of the 21 matches played between these two franchises so far, the Hurricanes have come out victorious on 12 occasions, while the Melbourne Renegades Women have secured 8 wins, alongside a single tied contest. It gives the Hobart side a psychological edge when taking the field, though the Renegades will be determined to bridge that gap and tilt the momentum back in their favor.
Where to watch: Match 9 – Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date – November 4, 2026 (Wednesday)
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart
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
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