Ahead of match 20 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026, the current standings, the Sydney Sixers are flying high near the summit, sitting pretty in second place with a flawless 4-win record from 4 matches and a healthy net run rate. Meanwhile, the Melbourne Renegades occupy sixth place with 4 points from their 4 games, eager to string together back-to-back wins and muscle their way into the tightly contested playoff pack.
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:
Georgia Wareham
Georgia Wareham has been an absolute dynamo for the Melbourne Renegades, compiling 175 runs in 4 innings at a stunning average of 58.33 and an electric strike rate of 175.00, powered by two fifties, an unbeaten top score of 73, and 5 aggressive sixes.
Ashleigh Gardner
Ashleigh Gardner is currently setting the tournament alight for the Sydney Sixers, topping the run charts with 224 runs at a phenomenal average of 74.66 and a strike rate of 200.00 alongside a hundred and a fifty, while simultaneously proving lethal with her off-spin by snaring 8 wickets at an average of 15.25.
Tayla Vlaeminck
Tayla Vlaeminck has brought raw pace and control back to the Renegades’ attack, bowling 15 tight overs that yielded 5 wickets while maintaining an exceptional economy rate of 6.33—including a maiden over—to suffocate opposition batters in the powerplay and middle phases.
Caoimhe Bray
Caoimhe Bray has stepped up impressively for the Sydney Sixers with her clever bowling spells, grabbing 7 wickets in 15 overs at a sharp average of 15.71 and an economy of 7.33, highlighted by an outstanding best bowling performance of 4 for 28.
Pitch:
The pitch at Junction Oval in Melbourne generally offers a true and even bounce, providing a fair contest between bat and ball. Pacers can typically extract some early movement and carry with the new ball, while batters who settle into their innings find good value for their shots across the square.
Weather:
The weather is set to be pleasant and mostly sunny with a high of 19°C and a low of 13°C. Winds will stay gentle coming from the south around 12 mph, and rain chances remain low at roughly 10 percent throughout the day.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Sophie Molineux, Deandra Dottin, Tess Flintoff, Hayley Matthews, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner, Caoimhe Bray, Alice Capsey, Lauren Cheatle, Courtney Sippel
Match Details:
Date – November 12, 2026
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Junction Oval, Melbourne
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the JioStar app and website.
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