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Melbourne Renegades Women will take on Sydney Sixers Women in the first match of the WBBL at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on 29th October at 10:10 AM IST, promising exciting cricket.
Get the best MR vs SS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 1st match of the WBBL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for MR vs SS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Amelia Kerr – Kerr has established herself as a valuable all-rounder in the WBBL, scoring 1,026 runs in 71 matches and claiming 84 wickets. Her highest score is 64, while her best bowling figures of 4/20 underline her ability to influence matches with the ball. |
Ashleigh Gardner – Gardner’s WBBL record showcases her impact in both departments: she has amassed 2,413 runs, including a century and 13 fifties, while taking 113 wickets. Her highest score of 114 and best bowling figures of 5/15 highlight her match-winning potential. |
Top Picks:
Hayley Matthews – Matthews has combined aggressive opening batting with effective off-spin throughout her WBBL career. She has taken 76 wickets in 70 matches, with best figures of 5/19, establishing herself as a reliable all-round option. |
Ellyse Perry – One of the competition’s most prolific batters, Perry has accumulated 4,424 runs in 123 matches, including three centuries and 29 half-centuries. She has also claimed 60 wickets, with a career-best 5/22, demonstrating her long-standing all-round value. |
Budget Picks:
Maitlan Brown – Brown’s WBBL career has primarily been built around her right-arm pace bowling. She has taken 79 wickets, with best figures of 3/16, giving her a consistent record as a wicket-taking option. |
Tess Flintoff – Flintoff is a right-handed batter and right-arm medium-fast bowling all-rounder who has represented Melbourne Stars in the WBBL. |
MR vs SS WBBL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Amelia Kerr & Ashleigh Gardner |
Vice-Captain | Hayley Matthews & Ellyse Perry |
MR vs SS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Nicole Faltum
- Batters – Alice Capsey
- All-Rounders – Ellyse Perry, Hayley Matthews (VC), Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Amelia Kerr (C), Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner
- Bowlers – Sophie Molineux, Lauren Cheatle
MR vs SS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Nicole Faltum
- Batters – Alice Capsey
- All-Rounders – Ellyse Perry (VC), Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Amelia Kerr, Georgia Wareham, Ashleigh Gardner (C), Tess Flintoff
- Bowlers – Sophie Molineux, Maitlan Brown
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MR vs SS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 WBBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
S Reid | NA | NA |
G Lyons | NA | NA |
MR vs SS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 WBBL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Amelia Kerr |
GL Captaincy Choice | Ashleigh Gardner |
Punt Picks | Maitlan Brown and Tess Flintoff |
Dream11 Combination | 1-1-7-2 |
MR vs SS Match Preview:
Melbourne Renegades Women will take on Sydney Sixers Women in the opening match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 on Thursday, 29 October, at Junction Oval in Melbourne. The match will begin at 10:10 AM IST. As both teams prepare to launch their campaigns, they will aim to secure an early victory and build momentum for the tournament. Therefore, a strong start and consistent execution will play an important role in deciding the outcome.
Melbourne Renegades Women boast a balanced squad that combines international experience with promising local talent. Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin can attack the opposition during the powerplay, while captain Sophie Molineux and Georgia Wareham offer valuable all-round skills. Meanwhile, Courtney Webb and Olivia Porter provide additional batting depth, and Nicole Faltum strengthens the team behind the stumps. Chloe Tryon also adds international experience and power, giving the Renegades several options to make an impact with both bat and ball.
Sydney Sixers Women, meanwhile, will depend on Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey and Amelia Kerr to build a strong batting total. Captain Ashleigh Gardner can contribute with aggressive batting and off-spin, while Erin Burns and Maitlan Brown provide further all-round depth. In addition, Courtney Sippel and Lauren Cheatle will look to take early wickets and restrict the Renegades’ scoring. Since both teams possess considerable T20 experience, the powerplay and death overs could prove decisive. Ultimately, the side that builds stronger partnerships, controls the scoring rate and executes its plans under pressure will have a better chance of winning.
MR vs SS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Melbourne Renegades Women | 6 |
Sydney Sixers Women | 13 |
MR vs SS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 18°C |
Weather Forecast | Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour | Balanced |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 155 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 48% |
MR vs SS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Melbourne Renegades Women Playing 11:
1) Hayley Matthews
2) Olivia Porter
3) Deandra Dottin
4) Sophie Molineux ©
5) Courtney Webb
6) Chloe Tryon
7) Nicole Faltum (wk)
8) Georgia Wareham
9) Tess Flintoff
10) Tayla Vlaeminck
11) Millie Illingworth / Sarah Kennedy
Sydney Sixers Women Playing 11:
1) Ellyse Perry
2) Sophia Dunkley
3) Alice Capsey
4) Amelia Kerr
5) Ashleigh Gardner ©
6) Erin Burns
7) Maitlan Brown
8) Maddie Dark / Frankie Nicklin (wk)
9) Courtney Sippel
10) Lauren Cheatle
11) Sarah Coyte / Caoimhe Bray
MR vs SS Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the squad strength, Sydney Sixers Women is expected to win this match.
