Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) vs Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) Dream11 Prediction – 9th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2025
The 9th match of WBBL-2025 sees Adelaide Strikers Women taking on Melbourne Renegades Women on 14 November 2025 at Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide. The Renegades arrive in good form and appear slightly ahead in momentum, while the Strikers will look to capitalise on home ground advantage and fine-tune their performance early in the season. The venue traditionally favours batters with boundaries accessible, but disciplined bowlers (especially spinners) can exert control in the middle overs.
Match Details
- Date: Friday, 14 November 2025
- Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
- Match: 9th Match, WBBL 2025
- Format: Twenty20 (T20)
Team Previews
Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W)
The Strikers pack in top-order talent and all-round options. On home turf, their strength lies in starting well with the bat and using spinners effectively once the ball softens. They must ensure consistency in execution throughout all 20 overs.
Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W)
The Renegades come in with high confidence, aggressive batting, and versatile bowling. Their challenge will be sustaining momentum across the innings and finishing strongly. Based on recent form, they hold the slight edge heading into this clash.
Probable XIs (Tentative)
Adelaide Strikers Women – Probable XI
- Tammy Beaumont (wk)
- Laura Wolvaardt
- Madeline Penna
- Tahlia McGrath (c)
- Bridget Patterson
- Eleanor Larosa
- Amanda-Jade Wellington
- Jemma Barsby
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Megan Schutt
- Darcie Brown
Melbourne Renegades Women – Probable XI
- Davina Perrin
- Courtney Webb
- Alice Capsey
- Deandra Dottin
- Georgia Wareham (c)
- Naomi Stalenberg
- Nicole Faltum (wk)
- Tess Flintoff
- Sarah Coyte
- Charis Bekker
- Milly Illingworth
(Final playing XIs to be confirmed after toss.)
Top Fantasy Picks
- Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W): Top-order batter; high reliability for runs.
- Tahlia McGrath (AS-W): All-rounder; contributes with bat and ball—fantasy favourite.
- Tammy Beaumont (AS-W): Wicket-keeper batter; dual role adds value.
- Alice Capsey (MR-W): Explosive young bat/part-time bowler; high upside.
- Georgia Wareham (MR-W): Spin all-rounder; capable of both wickets and runs.
- Tess Flintoff (MR-W): Emerging bowler; good differential pick for fantasy.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Tahlia McGrath or Alice Capsey
- Vice-Captain: Laura Wolvaardt or Georgia Wareham
Match Prediction
Given their recent form, the Melbourne Renegades Women hold a modest advantage over the Adelaide Strikers Women. If Renegades bat first and set a competitive total, Strikers will need to execute strongly with both bat and ball.
Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women to win by approximately 4-6 wickets.
Fantasy Tips
- Lock in your team only after final XIs and toss are confirmed.
- Batters in the top-4 are crucial—higher chance to face deliveries.
- Include at least one wicket-keeper batter and one all-rounder for dual contributions.
- Suggested team split: 6 players from MR-W (favoured side) and 5 from AS-W to hedge risk and capture upside.
- Vector in bowling options who can bowl full quota; good value picks include rising stars rather than only marquee names.
Conclusion
The AS-W vs MR-W match promises high-intensity T20 action and significant fantasy opportunities. Focus on players like Laura Wolvaardt, Tahlia McGrath, Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham and Tammy Beaumont. While the Renegades are slight favourites, the Strikers can upset if their key players fire. Build your Dream11 cricket lineup with a mix of safe picks and high-ceiling differentials to maximise your chance of success.
