In This Match Preview
Match Preview And Pre-Toss Note
MR W vs AS W Dream11 Prediction covers Match 13 of Womens Big Bash League, 2026. Melbourne Renegades Women face Adelaide Strikers Women at Junction Oval, Melbourne. The official Cricket Australia fixture page lists this as WBBL|12 Match 13.
The match is on Saturday, 7 November 2026. First ball is scheduled for 3:40 PM local time. That is 4:40 AM GMT and 10:10 AM IST. The fixture is listed at Junction Oval in the WBBL|12 schedule.
The Renegades come into this game after a win over Hobart Hurricanes Women on 4 November. Adelaide have one completed win in the competition. Their scheduled 5 November game was after this article’s cutoff. The toss and final XIs are not known yet.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, Match 13 |
| Series | Womens Big Bash League, 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Time | 10:10 AM IST, 4:40 AM GMT, 3:40 PM local |
| Format | T20 |
| Status | Upcoming at the 4 November cutoff |
Team Form
Melbourne Renegades Women
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women | 138/9 vs 140/4 | Loss by 6 wickets |
| 4 Nov 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 155/6 vs 154/7 | Win by 4 wickets |
The Renegades v Thunder report records Hayley Matthews’ 45 and Georgia Wareham’s 23. Tayla Vlaeminck took 2/23 in her return game. In the Hurricanes v Renegades report, Matthews made 59 and Sophie Molineux took 4/22. The chase ended after a last-ball no-ball decision.
Adelaide Strikers Women
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2026 | Melbourne Stars Women | 185/2 vs 164/7 | Win by 21 runs |
The official Strikers v Stars scorecard and report records Laura Wolvaardt’s 70, Tahlia McGrath’s 43 not out, Maddie Penna’s 36 not out from 13 balls, Amanda-Jade Wellington’s 3/28, and Sophie Ecclestone’s 2/25. Megan Schutt was suspended for that match and Darcie Brown was injured. The report supports that dated absence only. It does not confirm either player’s availability for Match 13.
Adelaide’s 5 November game was after the 4 November cutoff, so it is not included in this form table. This is a small 2026 sample and does not prove a full-season trend.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
No verified women’s T20 average score for Junction Oval was found in the reviewed sources. The 29 October WBBL game at this ground ended with the Renegades on 138/9 and Sydney Thunder on 140/4. Recent 2025 WBBL results at the venue include wins and losses for the Renegades plus a no result involving the Strikers and Stars. The Junction Oval results record is therefore a mixed sample. It does not support a fixed pitch label.
Top-order batters have the clearest route to points if they are named. All-rounders can contribute in more than one discipline. New-ball and middle-overs bowlers may gain value if the surface offers movement or grip. That condition needs a fresh check at the ground and after the toss.
Head To Head
The five most recent listed meetings through 14 November 2025 show the Renegades winning three and the Strikers winning two. The ESPN meeting list includes three WBBL games and two T20 Spring Challenge games. In the three WBBL games in that sample, the Renegades won twice and the Strikers won once.
This is a date-limited record. It mixes competitions and does not decide the 2026 result.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are editorial XIs from the 2026 squad pools and club previews. They are not team announcements. The Renegades season preview supports the Renegades’ possible XI. The Strikers season preview supports Adelaide’s possible XI and squad context.
Darcie Brown is excluded because Cricket Australia ruled her out of the whole WBBL|12 with an ongoing back injury in its injury update.
Melbourne Renegades Women Probable XI
- Nicole Faltum (WK)
- Hayley Matthews
- Courtney Webb
- Sophie Molineux (C)
- Georgia Wareham
- Deandra Dottin
- Chloe Tryon
- Annie Wikman
- Tess Flintoff
- Milly Illingworth
- Tayla Vlaeminck
Adelaide Strikers Women Probable XI
- Maia Bouchier
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Emma de Broughe
- Tahlia McGrath (C)
- Bridget Patterson (WK)
- Maddie Penna
- Ellie Johnston
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Amanda-Jade Wellington
- Eleanor Larosa
- Megan Schutt
The final wicketkeeper choice and bowling mix still need an official check. Schutt’s suspension is confirmed for the 31 October match in the official match report. No later official ruling was found in the reviewed evidence by the cutoff. Her inclusion above is therefore a provisional squad-based call, not a confirmed selection.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
These six editorial scenarios are not confirmed teams. Use only players named in the final XI. The MR W vs AS W best dream11 team can change after the toss. Each scenario keeps its own player mix, captain, vice-captain, match script, and specific risk. The parent compiler restores the full cards here.
Team 1: Renegades All-Round Core
The Renegades’ multi-skill core controls the match while Adelaide’s top order supplies the main batting cover.
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WK: Nicole Faltum, Bridget Patterson
BAT: Courtney Webb, Laura Wolvaardt
AR: Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Chloe Tryon, Tahlia McGrath
BOWL: Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Captain: Hayley Matthews · Vice-Captain: Laura Wolvaardt
Risk: This build needs Matthews and Molineux to keep their expected batting and bowling roles.
Team 2: Adelaide Batting Start
Adelaide’s openers and captain build the score while Renegades all-rounders and Vlaeminck cover the reply and wickets.
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WK: Sophie Reid, Bridget Patterson
BAT: Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Courtney Webb, Maddie Penna
AR: Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath
BOWL: Tayla Vlaeminck, Megan Schutt
Captain: Tahlia McGrath · Vice-Captain: Deandra Dottin
Risk: The Strikers need another strong top-order start and enough overs from their bowling group.
Team 3: Middle-Overs Control
Spin and all-round value decide the middle overs before the Renegades’ top order finishes the chase.
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WK: Nicole Faltum
BAT: Courtney Webb, Laura Wolvaardt
AR: Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Wareham, Chloe Tryon, Tahlia McGrath
BOWL: Tess Flintoff, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington
Captain: Sophie Molineux · Vice-Captain: Sophie Ecclestone
Risk: There is limited pure batting depth if the top order loses early wickets.
Team 4: Strikers Spin And Power
Adelaide’s top order sets a target and its spin options control the Renegades’ middle overs.
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WK: Bridget Patterson, Sophie Reid
BAT: Maia Bouchier, Laura Wolvaardt, Courtney Webb
AR: Tahlia McGrath, Ellie Johnston, Deandra Dottin
BOWL: Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Tayla Vlaeminck
Captain: Laura Wolvaardt · Vice-Captain: Tahlia McGrath
Risk: This seven-player Strikers build is vulnerable if the Renegades’ power hitters win the first phase.
Team 5: Renegades Finishers
Renegades finishers add late-innings power while Adelaide’s captain and leg-spin option provide balance.
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WK: Nicole Faltum, Bridget Patterson
BAT: Olivia Porter, Annie Wikman, Laura Wolvaardt, Maddie Penna
AR: Deandra Dottin, Sophie Molineux, Milly Illingworth, Tahlia McGrath
BOWL: Amanda-Jade Wellington
Captain: Tahlia McGrath · Vice-Captain: Deandra Dottin
Risk: This scenario depends on the Renegades’ lower middle order receiving enough deliveries.
Team 6: Pace And Chase Cover
The Renegades use pace and all-rounders to attack while Adelaide’s top order supplies chase cover.
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WK: Sophie Reid, Bridget Patterson
BAT: Maia Bouchier, Emma de Broughe
AR: Hayley Matthews, Georgia Wareham, Chloe Tryon, Tahlia McGrath, Eleanor Larosa
BOWL: Sara Kennedy, Sophie Ecclestone
Captain: Sophie Ecclestone · Vice-Captain: Georgia Wareham
Risk: This build needs the pace options to take wickets before the pitch becomes easier for batting.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Hayley Matthews is a strong captain idea if she opens and bowls her expected overs. Her 59 against Hobart gives the choice recent form support, while her value still depends on both roles being used.
Sophie Molineux is a captain option if she bowls in the key middle overs or the pitch helps spin. Laura Wolvaardt suits an Adelaide batting script because she opens and made 70 against the Stars. Tahlia McGrath has two scoring routes but needs a clear bowling role to carry the extra upside.
Georgia Wareham and Sophie Ecclestone are useful vice-captain ideas when the match points towards middle-overs control. Their risk is role and match script: a shortened bowling spell or an early finish can reduce their scoring chances.
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Top 3 Player Battles
- Hayley Matthews vs Sophie Ecclestone: Matthews may attack the powerplay while Ecclestone can challenge her with left-arm spin. The result depends on when Ecclestone is used and how the ball grips.
- Laura Wolvaardt vs Tayla Vlaeminck: Wolvaardt brings a top-order role. Vlaeminck returned with two wickets in her first 2026 WBBL game. Pace, movement, and the first spell may shape this contest.
- Tahlia McGrath vs Sophie Molineux: Both captains can influence the game with bat and ball. Their overs in the middle phase may decide whether the chase stays under control.
Top Players To Look Out For
- Hayley Matthews: She made 45 in the first match and 59 in the Renegades win over Hobart. She offers batting and off-spin value, but both roles need confirmation.
- Sophie Molineux: She captains the Renegades and took 4/22 against Hobart. Her middle-overs bowling role is the main reason to consider her.
- Georgia Wareham: The Renegades preview identifies her as a key all-rounder. She made 23 in the opening match and can add value if she bats high enough to face useful deliveries.
- Laura Wolvaardt: She made 70 in Adelaide’s first completed WBBL match. Her opening role gives her time at the crease.
- Tahlia McGrath: She captains Adelaide and made 43 not out in the win over the Stars. Her fantasy value rises if she bowls a meaningful spell.
- Amanda-Jade Wellington: She took 3/28 in the Strikers’ first match and can be important if the pitch offers grip.
Match Winner Prediction
Adelaide have the stronger completed 2026 result and a clear batting base from Wolvaardt, McGrath, and Penna. The Renegades have home conditions and fresh momentum after beating Hobart. Their attack also has several pace and spin options.
The early editorial lean is a close Renegades win if Matthews and Molineux control the key phases at Junction Oval. Adelaide become the stronger side in this view if Wolvaardt gives them a fast start and their spinners control the middle overs. This is a conditional opinion. The final XI, toss, and pitch check can change it.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is The MR W vs AS W Match And What Is The Start Time?
The match is on Saturday, 7 November 2026. It starts at 10:10 AM IST, 4:40 AM GMT, and 3:40 PM local time at Junction Oval, Melbourne. The official fixture listing is the schedule reference.
Where Will The MR W vs AS W Match Be Played?
The match will be played at Junction Oval in Melbourne. The venue is shown on the Cricket Australia WBBL|12 schedule.
Is The MR W vs AS W Playing XI Confirmed?
No. The probable XIs are editorial selections from the squad pools and club previews. Check the official team announcements and toss before selecting players. The 31 October absence of Megan Schutt does not by itself rule her out of the 7 November match.
How Should I Use The Six Provisional Fantasy Teams?
Treat them as different match scripts rather than final teams. First remove any player not named in the official XI. Then review the player’s batting position, bowling workload, wicketkeeper status, and the toss before choosing a captain and vice-captain.
Sources Used For Fact Checks
- Cricket Australia WBBL|12 Match 13 fixture
- Cricket Australia WBBL|12 series schedule
- Cricket Australia Renegades v Thunder report
- Cricket Australia Hurricanes v Renegades report
- Cricket Australia Strikers v Stars scorecard
- Cricket Australia Strikers v Stars report
- Cricket Australia Renegades WBBL|12 preview
- Cricket Australia Strikers WBBL|12 preview
- Cricket Australia Darcie Brown injury update
- Cricinfo Junction Oval results
- ESPN target-match meeting list
Cutoff: 4 November 2026, late evening IST. The article does not use the 5 November Strikers result or claim a match-day XI, toss, weather update, or later availability ruling that was not in the reviewed evidence.
