Hobart Hurricanes Women and Melbourne Renegades Women meet in WBBL Match 9 on 4 November 2026. This HH W vs MR W Dream11 Prediction is a pre-toss guide. Both teams have lost their first two completed WBBL|12 games, so the final XI matters a lot.
Hobart lost to Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers. Melbourne lost to Sydney Thunder and Perth Scorchers. Check the toss, confirmed XI and app rules before making any team. For wider fixtures, see our WBBL 12 schedule.
In This Match Preview
Match Preview And Pre-Toss Note
Hobart play at home in Hobart. The official scorecard calls the ground Bellerive Oval. Cricket Australia’s schedule calls it Ninja Stadium. These are two names for the same home venue, so this guide uses Bellerive Oval.
The Hurricanes have a strong opening pair in Lizelle Lee and Chamari Athapaththu. Nicola Carey and Heather Graham add all-round skills. The Renegades have a deep core led by Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham.
This is not a confirmed XI article. The six teams below are only match scenarios. Use them as a starting point for a HH W vs MR W Hero11 team only when the match is listed and the app rules permit the players.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, Match 9 |
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2026/27 |
| Date | Wednesday, 4 November 2026 |
| Venue | Bellerive Oval, Hobart, also listed as Ninja Stadium |
| Time | 1:40 PM IST, 08:10 GMT, 7:10 PM AEDT |
Team Form
Hobart Hurricanes Women
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Melbourne Stars Women | 174/8 | Lost by 18 runs |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sydney Sixers Women | 109 all out | Lost by 87 runs |
Hobart are 0-2 in completed WBBL|12 matches. Lizelle Lee made 57 from 33 balls against the Stars. Maddy Green made 42 from 33 balls against the Sixers. Nicola Carey took 3/31 in the second game.
Melbourne Renegades Women
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women | 138/9 | Lost by 6 wickets |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Perth Scorchers Women | 136/6 | Lost by 9 wickets |
Melbourne are also 0-2 in completed WBBL|12 matches. Hayley Matthews made 45 from 30 balls in the opener. Georgia Wareham made 62 from 39 balls against Perth. Nicole Faltum made 48 from 49 balls in that game.
Do not count the 4 November fixture as form. It was still upcoming at the research cutoff. Our recent WBBL match guide shows why final scores must be checked before selection.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
The venue is Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The official ground list shows five recent 2025 Women’s T20 results in the visible sample. Hobart won four and lost one. The source does not give a verified pitch average for this exact sample.
| Sample | Ground | Evidence | Fantasy use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Women’s T20 matches | Bellerive Oval, Hobart | Hobart won 4 and lost 1 | Use multi-skill players first |
This small sample is not a promise for this match. It also does not prove a fixed par score. The form matches for both teams were at Junction Oval, Drummoyne Oval and WACA Ground. Do not treat those venues as Bellerive Oval evidence.
The safe plan is to favour players who can score in more than one way. Batters who open may get the most time. Bowlers with powerplay or death roles may have more chances. These are selection ideas, not confirmed app roles.
Head-to-Head
The last five listed meetings before 2 November 2026 show Hobart leading 3-2. Hobart won by six wickets by DLS on 20 November 2025. Melbourne won by 22 runs on 21 November 2024 and by five wickets in the 10 October 2024 T20 Spring Challenge game. Hobart won the two listed meetings in November 2023.
This scope mixes seasons and includes one different competition. It is historical context only. It must not replace the teams’ current 2026 form.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are defensible pre-toss candidates from the current squad pages and recent XIs. They are not final teams. A player can be left out because of fitness, travel or match plans.
Hobart Hurricanes Women Probable XI
- Lizelle Lee, wicketkeeper
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Rachel Trenaman
- Nicola Carey, captain
- Heather Graham
- Maddy Green
- Chinelle Henry
- Hayley Silver-Holmes
- Amy Smith
- Lauren Smith
- Molly Strano
Linsey Smith is a current squad player, but her injury update makes her availability less certain. Kate Pelle and other squad players remain possible changes.
Melbourne Renegades Women Probable XI
- Nicole Faltum, wicketkeeper
- Hayley Matthews
- Courtney Webb
- Sophie Molineux, captain
- Georgia Wareham
- Chloe Tryon
- Deandra Dottin
- Tess Flintoff
- Milly Illingworth
- Sara Kennedy
- Tayla Vlaeminck
Sophie Reid, Olivia Porter and Annie Wikman are also current squad candidates. Confirm the final XI at the toss.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
Team 1: Balanced Home Core
Balanced home core
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WK: Lizelle Lee
BAT: Maddy Green, Rachel Trenaman, Courtney Webb, Olivia Porter
AR: Nicola Carey, Hayley Matthews
BOWL: Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Milly Illingworth, Tayla Vlaeminck
Captain: Nicola Carey · Vice-Captain: Hayley Matthews
Risk: Safer blend, but it still needs the final XI.
Team 2: Renegades Pace Response
Renegades pace response
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WK: Kate Pelle
BAT: Maddy Green, Rachel Trenaman, Courtney Webb, Annie Wikman
AR: Heather Graham, Hayley Matthews
BOWL: Amy Smith, Ira Aery, Sara Kennedy, Tayla Vlaeminck
Captain: Hayley Matthews · Vice-Captain: Heather Graham
Risk: Uses pace options and trusts Melbourne’s all-round depth.
Team 3: Middle-overs Control
Middle-overs control
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WK: Nicole Faltum
BAT: Maddy Green, Rachel Trenaman, Courtney Webb, Olivia Porter
AR: Heather Graham, Georgia Wareham
BOWL: Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Milly Illingworth
Captain: Georgia Wareham · Vice-Captain: Heather Graham
Risk: Adds spin choices and backs Wareham to influence both skills.
Team 4: All-rounder Pressure
All-rounder pressure
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WK: Sophie Reid
BAT: Maddy Green, Rachel Trenaman, Courtney Webb, Annie Wikman
AR: Nicola Carey, Deandra Dottin, Hayley Silver-Holmes
BOWL: Amy Smith, Sara Kennedy, Tayla Vlaeminck
Captain: Deandra Dottin · Vice-Captain: Nicola Carey
Risk: A middle-order attack with several players who can change the game.
Team 5: Melbourne Chase Script
Melbourne chase script
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WK: Lizelle Lee
BAT: Maddy Green, Courtney Webb, Olivia Porter, Annie Wikman
AR: Heather Graham, Hayley Matthews
BOWL: Lauren Smith, Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Tayla Vlaeminck
Captain: Lizelle Lee · Vice-Captain: Hayley Matthews
Risk: Leans toward a Melbourne chase and top-order involvement.
Team 6: Differential Spin Mix
Differential spin mix
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WK: Nicole Faltum
BAT: Rachel Trenaman, Maddy Green, Courtney Webb, Olivia Porter
AR: Ella Hayward, Chloe Tryon
BOWL: Molly Strano, Amy Smith, Tayla Vlaeminck, Milly Illingworth
Captain: Chloe Tryon · Vice-Captain: Rachel Trenaman
Risk: Fades the most popular core and backs Hayward and Tryon.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Nicola Carey is a strong safe choice when her batting and bowling duties are both active. Hayley Matthews offers two ways to score points and has already made 45 in this season. Georgia Wareham made 62 against Perth and can also bowl.
Lizelle Lee is a top-order wicketkeeper option after her 57 against the Stars. Heather Graham and Deandra Dottin are useful risk choices because both can influence more than one phase. These are editorial choices, not confirmed app roles or credits.
The best HH W vs MR W Fantasy team depends on the final XI. Recheck the wicketkeeper, player availability and app limits after the toss. The same check is needed before using any HH W vs MR W best dream11 team idea.
Top 3 Player Battles
Lizelle Lee Versus The Renegades New Ball Attack
Lee made 57 from 33 balls in the first game. Melbourne will want early wickets. If Lee stays in through the powerplay, Hobart can build a strong start. If the Renegades use their quick bowlers well, her role becomes a key risk point.
Hayley Matthews Versus Hobart’s All-Round Options
Matthews made 45 from 30 balls in the opener. Hobart have several all-rounders who can change the match with the ball. This battle depends on where Matthews bats and which bowlers Carey uses.
Georgia Wareham Versus The Middle Overs
Wareham made 62 from 39 balls against Perth. She can also bowl. Hobart’s middle-overs plan may target her with spin or pace changes, but the exact match-up is not known before the XI and toss.
Top Players To Look Out For
- Nicola Carey: She made 32 in the first game and took 3/31 in the second. Her workload must be checked at the toss.
- Lizelle Lee: She is a wicketkeeper and top-order batter. Her 57 from 33 balls came against the Stars.
- Heather Graham: She took 2/31 in Hobart’s first game and is a current core player.
- Hayley Matthews: She made 45 from 30 balls in the opener and can contribute with the ball.
- Georgia Wareham: Her 62 from 39 balls against Perth was Melbourne’s best current batting score.
- Maddy Green: She made 42 from 33 balls against the Sixers and can steady the middle order.
Match Winner Prediction
There is not enough evidence for a strong call. Both teams are 0-2, and both have recent batting and bowling concerns. Hobart get the home venue, while Melbourne have Matthews and Wareham in useful current batting form.
My cautious pre-toss view is that Hobart have a small home-ground edge. This is an editorial view, not a fact. The final XI, fitness news and toss can change the match plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is HH W Vs MR W Match 9?
The match is scheduled for Wednesday, 4 November 2026. It starts at 1:40 PM IST, 08:10 GMT and 7:10 PM AEDT.
Where Will Hobart Hurricanes Women Vs Melbourne Renegades Women Be Played?
The fixture scorecard lists Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Cricket Australia’s schedule uses the name Ninja Stadium for the same Hobart home venue.
Who Are The Main Fantasy Picks For This Match?
Nicola Carey, Lizelle Lee, Heather Graham, Hayley Matthews and Georgia Wareham are the main editorial names. Check the confirmed XI before selecting anyone.
Is The HH W Vs MR W Hero11 Team Confirmed?
No. The six teams are provisional scenarios. Final players, app rules and player availability must be checked after the toss.
