Who will win Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, WBBL 2019?
Sydney Thunder will look to continue their excellent record against the Melbourne Renegades when the two teams meet in the Women’s Big Bash League. The fixture, at the Blacktown International Sportspark in Sydney, takes place on October 26 and is scheduled to start at 19:00 local time.
The Thunder have won their last six matches against the Renegades, losing to them just once in WBBL history. They come into this game on the back of a win against the defending champions, Brisbane Heat, after 16-year-old Phoebe Litchfield became the youngest player to score a half-century in this competition.
Melbourne Renegades have won their last two matches, however – bouncing back from an early defeat. Danni Wyatt has found form already, having been the Renegades’ top batsman against both the Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers in their last two wins.
BRHW vs PRSW, WBBL 2019:Where to watch/Live streaming
Live streaming: Cricket Australia Network, Kayo
BRHW vs PRSW Toss Prediction
Sydney Thunder are yet to win the toss in this tournament and so are due this one. With the pitch a bit of an unknown, history at the ground suggests batting first will be key.
BRHW vs PRSW Weather Report
Sydney is set for a warm, clear evening with zero chance of rain forecast in Rooty Hill, where the Sportspark is located.
BRHW vs PRSW Pitch Condition
The Blacktown International Sportspark pitch was heavily criticised for being lifeless and then dangerous when it was last used for cricket. It must have improved since then, but it could still be a batting pitch.
Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds and match prediction for Brisbane Heat vs Perth Scorchers, WBBL 2019...
Sydney Thunder Women Team News & Playing 11
SYTW Team News
Teenager Phoebe Litchfield has showed why she is so highly rated, after making her WBBL debut in the opening game before hitting a half-century in her second match. The 16-year-old is likely to form part of an unchanged Thunder line-up.
SYTW Key Players
Phoebe Litchfield: The 16-year-old left-hander started the tournament with 26 in the defeat to Sydney Sixers and then became the youngest ever WBBL batsman to score a half-century with her 52* from 48 balls last time out.
Alex Blackwell: The perfect foil for Litchfield in a 97-run partnership, the former Thunder captain posted 42* from 27 balls to follow up her half-century in the first game. She also hit 66* when these teams last met too.
Shabnim Ismail: The fiery pace bowler took her first Thunder wicket last time out, having previously showed good bowling form for South Africa against India.
SYTW Team Form
Sydney Thunder bounced back from their opening-day defeat to Sydney Sixers – when, despite Alex Blackwell’s half-century, they finished well short on 143/9 in pursuit of 193 to win – by beating the defending champions last time out.
Brisbane Heat scored 150/9, as Samantha Bates claimed 3-33 from her four overs, but Phoebe Litchfield (52*) and Alex Blackwell (42*) led the Thunder to a seven-wicket win, with seven balls to spare.
Sydney Thunder Women Predicted Playing 11
Naomi Stalenberg, Rachel Priest (wk), Rachael Haynes (c), Alex Blackwell, Phoebe Litchfield, Rene Farrell, Lisa Griffith, Shabnim Ismail, Hannah Darlington, Samantha Bates, Nida Dar
Melbourne Renegades Women Team News & Playing 11
MLRW Team News
Melbourne Renegades have been unchanged for all three matches so far and, after back-to-back wins in the last two games, it seems unlikely there will be any changes this time either.
MLRW Key Players
Danni Wyatt: Top-scored for the Renegades for the second consecutive game, with 31 in the win against Perth Scorchers. The England all-rounder had previously hit 61 in the win against Adelaide Strikers. She also bowled last time out, claiming 1-17.
Lea Tahuhu: The New Zealand pace bowler claimed 2-20 in the first match against Adelaide Strikers and bowled superbly to collect figures of 1-14 in the win against Perth Scorchers last time out too.
Molly Strano: Took another two wickets last time out, finishing with 2-27, having claimed 2-28 with her off spin against Adelaide Strikers too. Good one-day form for Victoria before that proves it is no flash in the pan either.
MLRW Team Form
Melbourne Renegades had mixed fortunes in their opening two games against Adelaide Strikers. They posted a dismal 117/7 in the first – losing by six wickets as a result – but they bounced back in the second game as Danni Wyatt’s 61 from 37 balls helped them chase 153 in a five-wicket win.
Last time out, Wyatt top-scored again. This time, chasing 133 to beat Perth Scorchers, she and England team-mate Tammy Beaumont shared a handy partnership to set up a four-wicket win.
Melbourne Renegades Women Predicted Playing 11
Sophie Molineux, Danni Wyatt, Tammy Beaumont, Claire Koski, Jess Duffin (c), Courtney Webb, Josie Dooley (wk), Maitlan Brown, Georgia Wareham, Molly Strano, Lea Tahuhu
Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Head to Head
Sydney Thunder have absolutely dominated this fixture in the previous four editions of the WBBL. They have won seven of their eight previous games, including the last six in a row. That included restricted the Renegades to 98/8 thanks to Rene Farrell’s 3-17 on the way to a six-wicket Thunder win last season.
Most recently, Danni Wyatt hit 59 from 53 balls as the Renegades posted 139/4, but Alex Blackwell’s unbeaten 66 from 48 balls saw the Thunder to a six-wicket win with five balls to spare.
SYTW vs MLRW Head to Head Stats
| Matches Played |
SYTW Won |
MLRW Won |
Tie |
No Result |
| 8 |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Betting Odds
The bookmakers are split on Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades, with Bet365 offering the same price for both. That does not reflect the history of this fixture though.
SYTW Bet365 Odds
- SYTW to Win the Match: Sydney Thunder Women are 1.90 to beat Melbourne Renegades with Bet365, despite having won seven of their eight previous WBBL matches against the Renegades.
- SYTW Top Batsman: Alex Blackwell has started this year’s WBBL in top form. Freed from the captaincy, she is 4.50 to be Sydney Thunder’s top team batsman against Melbourne Renegades with Bet365. New captain Rachael Haynes, the Australian international, is the favourite at 3.20, while Rachel Priest is 4.00. Phoebe Litchfield is 6.00, meanwhile, after hitting an unbeaten half-century to top score in the win against Brisbane Heat.
- SYTW Top Bowler: Shabnim Ismail and Nida Dar have been recruited as overseas players to bolster the bowling line-up this season. Ismail is 4.00 to be the Thunder’s top bowler against Melbourne Renegades with Bet365, while Dar is 5.00. Samantha Bates took three wickets last time out and she too is 5.00 with Bet365, while Rene Farrell is 4.33.
MLRW Bet365 Odds
- MLRW to Win the Match: Melbourne Renegades Women are also priced at 1.90 to win this match with Bet365, despite their poor overall record against Sydney Thunder.
- MLRW Top Batsman: Danni Wyatt has top-scored in the last two matches for the Renegades and she is 3.00 to be their top team batsman for a third consecutive game with Bet365. England team-mate Tammy Beaumont, with whom she shared a handy partnership last time out, is 4.33, while opening partner Sophie Molineux can be backed at 5.00. Jess Duffin is the next lowest priced, but she is 7.00 with Bet365.
- MLRW Top Bowler: Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux and Lea Tahuhu can all be backed at 4.33 with Bet365 to be the Renegades’ top team bowler against Sydney Thunder. Molly Strano has two wickets in each of the last two games, and she is priced at 4.50, while Maitlan Brown is 5.00 after taking two apiece in the first two games.
🏆 Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Prediction
The bookmakers might be split on this one, but that does not reflect Sydney Thunder’s excellent form in this fixture. The Renegades have won their last two games, but the Thunder can put a dent in that momentum by winning this match.
Oct 26, 2019
13:30 IST / 8:00 GMT
Blacktown International Sportspark - Sydney, Australia
WBBL 
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