Melbourne, 27 November 2025 – The Women’s Big Bash League reaches a crucial stage with Match 25 as table-topping Melbourne Renegades Women host Perth Scorchers Women at the iconic Junction Oval. With the Renegades riding high on five wins from seven games and Scorchers looking to cement a top-four spot, this evening’s clash promises fireworks. Perth won the toss and elected to bowl first on a typical Junction Oval belter where chasing sides have won 58% of completed games this season. Can Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine inspire an upset, or will Georgia Wareham’s spinning web and Alice Capsey’s all-round brilliance keep the Renegades unbeaten at home? Our expert call: Melbourne Renegades Women to win by 12 runs or 5 wickets while chasing. Let’s break down every angle of this blockbuster WBBL 2025 encounter.
WBBL 2025 Match 25 – Full Preview & Head-to-Head Record
M. Scorchers Lead Overall, R. Dominates Recent
In 18 previous WBBL meetings:
- Perth Scorchers Women: 10 wins
- Melbourne Renegades Women: 8 wins
- No result: 0
However, the momentum has shifted dramatically. Melbourne Renegades have won 4 of the last 5 encounters, including both games in WBBL 10. At Junction Oval specifically, Renegades hold a strong 5-3 record against Perth.
Highest team total: Perth 192/4 (WBBL 08)
Lowest defended: Renegades 137/7 (WBBL 09)
Biggest victory: Perth by 104 runs (WBBL 07)
Most runs: Beth Mooney – 612 @ 51.00
Most wickets: Alana King – 14 @ 18.21
Source: Women’s Big Bash League
Junction Oval pitch report & WBBL 2025 venue stats
Katherine BruntHave Your SayJoin the conversation, you are commenting asLogoutEnter your name1 People PeopleYou can pick a user nameHow would you like to be displayed?Display NameThere are undoubtedly plenty of batters who have enjoyed their time at the Junction Oval this WBBL season, with the black-soil surface having served up a number of high-scoring matches:
- Average 1st innings score (WBBL 11): 158/5
- Average 2nd innings: 145/4 (chasing success rate 58%)
- Highest total: 192/3 (Heat vs Strikers, 2025)
- Lowest total: 112/8 (Hurricanes vs Renegades, 2025)
- Pacers: 54% wickets (economy 7.1)
- Spinners: 46% wickets (economy 6.4) – Georgia Wareham has 9 wickets here in last 8 innings
Dew has been significant under lights, making bowling first the preferred choice in night games. Expect 160–175 to be a competitive total tonight.
Source: Junction Oval
Match 25: WBBL 2025 Points Table
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melbourne Renegades Women | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.68 |
| 2 | Adelaide Strikers Women | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.41 |
| 3 | Perth Scorchers Women | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | +0.29 |
| 4 | Brisbane Heat Women | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | +0.15 |
| 5 | Sydney Sixers Women | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.12 |
| 6 | Melbourne Stars Women | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -0.38 |
| 7 | Sydney Thunder Women | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.55 |
| 8 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.68 |
A Renegades win tonight will almost guarantee them a top-two finish.
WBBL 2025 25th Match Team News and Toss Update
Toss: Perth Scorchers Women won and chose to bowl first.
Melbourne Renegades Women Playing XI
Courtney Webb, Emma de Broughe, Sophie Molineux (c), Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth, Charis Bekker, Tara Norris
So, in the Impact Player you have Tess Flintoff, Naomi Stalenberg
Perth Scorchers Women Playing XI
Beth Mooney (wk/c), Chloe Piparo, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine, Dayalan Hemalatha, Mikayla Hinkley, Amy Edgar, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Ebony Hoskin
Impact Player options: Carly Leeson, Stella Campbell
Top Fantasy Picks for WBBL 2025 Match 25 – Dream11 Team Suggestions
Grand League Dream11 Team (High Risk – High Reward)
- Wicket-keepers: Beth Mooney (C)
- Batters: Courtney Webb, Alice Capsey, Chloe Piparo
- All-rounders: Sophie Devine (VC), Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham
- Bowlers: Amy Edgar, Alana King, Sarah Coyte, Milly Illingworth
Captain: Beth Mooney (consistent 50+ scores)
Vice-Captain: Georgia Wareham (9 wickets at Junction Oval)
Safe Small League Team
Swap Devine as captain and Wareham as VC for lower variance.
Differential Picks (<15% ownership)
- Milly Illingworth (7.5 credits) – 4 wickets in last 2 games
- Tara Norris (8.0 credits) – death-over specialist
- Lilly Mills (7.5 credits) – mystery spinner on turning track
Key Player Battles That Will Decide WBBL 2025 Match 25
- Beth Mooney vs Sophie Molineux
Mooney averages 68 against left-arm spin this season. Molineux has dismissed her twice in last three meetings. - Alice Capsey vs Alana King
Capsey strikes leg-spinners at 152. King has her number once before – googly will be key. - Deandra Dottin vs Amy Edgar
Dottin’s power (SR 148) vs Edgar’s swing (12 wickets this WBBL) – battle of West Indies vs Australia. - Courtney Webb vs Chloe Ainsworth
Webb’s elegant timing vs Ainsworth’s raw pace – middle overs decider.
Weather Forecast – Junction Oval, 27 November 2025
- Temperature: 24°C (day) → 19°C (night)
- Humidity: 62%
- Chance of rain: <8%
- Dew factor: Heavy after 8:30 PM – massive advantage for team batting second
Full 40-over game expected.
WBBL 2025 Match 25 – Expert Score Prediction
If Renegades bat first: 168/6 (Webb 48, Capsey 42, Dottin 35*)
If Scorchers bat first: 158/7 (Mooney 62, Devine 38)
Final Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women win by 12 runs (if defending) or 5 wickets with 7 balls remaining (if chasing).
Player of the Match favourite: Georgia Wareham (3/24 + quick 20*)
Where to Watch WBBL 2025 Live – TV & Streaming Details
- India: Star Sports 2 / Star Sports 2 HD (English), Star Sports 1 Hindi
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar (free with mobile recharge plans)
- Australia: Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, Channel 7
- UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket
- Radio: ABC Sport, SEN
Match starts 2:10 PM local time (7:40 PM IST).
FAQ – WBBL 2025 Match 25: Renegades vs Scorchers
Q1. Who won the toss in today’s WBBL match?
Perth Scorchers won the toss and elected to bowl first.
Q2. What is the average first-innings score at Junction Oval in WBBL 2025?
158/5 – highest successful chase this season is 172.
Q3. Who is the leading run-scorer in WBBL 11 so far?
Beth Mooney – 378 runs @ 63.00, SR 132.63
Q4. Who has taken the most wickets this WBBL season?
Amy Edgar (Perth) & Sophie Day (Stars) – 15 wickets each
Q5. Can the match end in a Super Over?
Yes – WBBL follows Super Over rules if scores are level.
Q6. Is Deandra Dottin playing today?
Yes – confirmed in Renegades XI.
Q7. Which team has better record at Junction Oval?
Melbourne Renegades – 68% win percentage in last 15 games.
Final Verdict – Why Melbourne Renegades Women Will Win Today
- Unbeaten record at Junction Oval this season (4/4)
- Superior spin attack for middle overs (Wareham + Molineux + Capsey)
- Batting depth till No. 8
- Recent 4-1 head-to-head dominance
- Dew advantage while chasing
Perth Scorchers can definitely cause an upset if Mooney fires and Edgar runs through the top order early – but on current form, home advantage, and spin quality, the **Melbourne Renegades Women hold all the aces.
Match Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women to win WBBL 2025 Match 25
Enjoy the game, and may the best team win!
