The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 brings its high-stakes 36th match as Melbourne Renegades Women (MLRW) face Sydney Sixers Women (SYSW) at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on December 5, 2025. It’s crucial for both teams to qualify for the WBBL 2025 playoffs. As the league moves closer to the finals, both teams are fighting to stay in the qualification race. MLRW sit in fifth place with a net run rate of 0.049, while SYSW hold third place. The Sixers need a big win to improve their current net run rate of –0.649. Let’s break down a detailed analysis of team performance, pitch report, head-to-head records, betting insights, and our MLRW vs SYSW 36th match prediction. Who will win today’s WBBL match?
Today Match Winning Percentage
MLRW — 0%
SYSW — 0%
Team Performance
Melbourne Renegades Women: The Renegades Women come into this 36th match after a mixed performance, but their last game showed they still have plenty of heart. They were in real trouble at 34 for 3, yet Nicole Faltum and Sarah Coyte stepped in and steadied things. It wasn’t flashy, just smart batting that kept the team alive. It showed that the Renegades have more depth than people think. Their season has been stop-start. Some good wins, some games that slipped away. A win here keeps their semi-final hopes alive, so the pressure is real. They will want a calmer start from the top order and a bowling unit that sticks to simple plans. If they get those two things right, they can finish the league stage on a strong note.
Sydney Sixers Women: The Sixers Women come into this game feeling pretty steady. Their last match helped a lot, mainly because Ashleigh Gardner just took over the day with her hitting and those wickets. Sophia Dunkley kept things moving at the top, which always helps them settle early. This team doesn’t rush, even when a wicket falls at the wrong time. They slow down, think, and build again. The bowlers have been doing their job as well, keeping things tight and picking important wickets. With all that working for them, the Sixers look ready for the Renegades challenge.
Weather Report: 36th match WBBL 2025
- Temperature: 32.3°C
- Humidity: 17%
- Rain: 0% Rain of chance
- Wind direction: NW
- Wind speed: 22.3 KPH
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Pitch Report: Junction Oval, Melbourne
The Junction Oval pitch for tomorrow’s WBBL game should be good for batting. It usually comes on nicely, with even bounce, so players can time their shots without much fuss. Most captains who win the toss prefer to bowl first here, then chase on a surface that stays steady through the match.
MLRW vs SYSW – Probable Playing XI (WBBL 2025 Match 36)
| Melbourne Renegades Women (MLRW) | Sydney Sixers Women (SYSW) |
|---|---|
| Sophie Molineux (c) | Alyssa Healy (wk) |
| Nicole Faltum (wk) | Sophia Dunkley |
| Deandra Dottin | Ellyse Perry |
| Alice Capsey | Ashleigh Gardner (c) |
| Courtney Webb | Amelia Kerr |
| Georgia Wareham | Erin Burns |
| Tess Flintoff | Mady Villiers |
| Naomi Stalenberg | Maitlan Brown |
| Sarah Coyte | Lauren Cheatle |
| Issy Wong | Courtney Sippel |
| Milly Illingworth | Emma Manix-Geeves |
Today match Prediction: Team chasing are favourites to win today’s WBBL 2025 match 36.
Expert cricket betting prediction for MLRW vs SYSW 36th Match
- Who will win the toss Today: SYSW win the toss and elect to Bowl First
- Top Batter Performance: Ellyse Perry
- Top Bowler Performance: Ashleigh Gardner
- Cricket betting tips: SYSW look like the favourites for today’s game.
Disclaimer: This prediction is given by author expert Insights, analysis, and personal insights. Please use it as a reference and make your own informed decisions before placing any bets or forming conclusions.