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At W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth, Perth Scorchers Women and Melbourne Renegades Women will meet in the fifth match of the WBBL on 31st October at 1:40 PM IST.
Get the best PS vs MR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 5th match of the WBBL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for PS vs MR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Hayley Matthews – The Melbourne Renegades all-rounder made an impressive start, scoring 45 off 30 deliveries against Sydney Thunder, striking six fours and a six. |
Beth Mooney – Perth Scorchers’ experienced left-handed wicketkeeper-batter is known for her consistency, excellent placement and ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when required. |
Top Picks:
Sophie Devine – The Perth Scorchers captain brings considerable all-round experience, combining powerful right-handed batting with effective right-arm medium-fast bowling to strengthen both departments. |
Deandra Dottin – The Melbourne Renegades all-rounder contributed with the ball, claiming one wicket in two overs against Sydney Thunder, while offering explosive batting potential. |
Budget Picks:
Chloe Ainsworth – Perth Scorchers’ young right-arm fast bowler adds pace and energy to the bowling attack, offering valuable options with her ability to challenge opposing batters. |
Chloe Tryon – The Melbourne Renegades all-rounder scored 10 off 12 deliveries against Sydney Thunder, adding left-handed batting depth and useful left-arm orthodox spin. |
PS vs MR WBBL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Hayley Matthews & Beth Mooney |
Vice-Captain | Sophie Devine & Deandra Dottin |
PS vs MR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Beth Mooney
- Batters – Courtney Webb
- All-Rounders – Hayley Matthews ©, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Devine (VC), Georgia Wareham, Fatima Sana, Tess Flintoff, Freya Kemp
- Bowlers – Sophie Molineux, Alana King

PS vs MR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Beth Mooney ©
- Batters – Courtney Webb
- All-Rounders – Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin (VC), Sophie Devine, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Wareham, Fatima Sana
- Bowlers – Sophie Molineux, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth

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PS vs MR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5 WBBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
0 Porter | NA | NA |
I Mckeon | NA | NA |
PS vs MR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 5 WBBL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Hayley Matthews |
GL Captaincy Choice | Beth Mooney |
Punt Picks | Chloe Ainsworth and Chloe Tryon |
Dream11 Combination | 1-1-7-2 |
PS vs MR Match Preview:
Perth Scorchers Women will face Melbourne Renegades Women in the fifth match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 on Saturday, 31 October, at the WACA Ground in Perth. The match will begin at 1:40 PM IST. Perth will look to kick-start their campaign with a victory on home soil, while Melbourne Renegades will aim to recover from their opening defeat against Sydney Thunder Women. Consequently, both teams will have plenty of motivation to deliver a strong performance and collect valuable points.
Perth Scorchers Women boast a competitive batting lineup featuring Beth Mooney, Sophie Devine, Katie Mack and Chloe Piparo. Mooney’s consistency at the top and Devine’s ability to contribute in both departments will play important roles in shaping their innings. Meanwhile, Alana King, Amy Edgar and Lilly Mills strengthen the bowling attack with their quality and experience. Overseas all-rounders Freya Kemp and Fatima Sana also provide valuable depth, allowing Perth to maintain a balanced combination. Furthermore, the Scorchers will look to use their familiarity with the WACA conditions, build a strong powerplay and put the opposition under pressure early.
Melbourne Renegades Women, on the other hand, will rely on captain Sophie Molineux, Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin to produce a much-improved performance after their opening loss. Matthews and Dottin can attack the opposition with aggressive batting, while Georgia Wareham and Chloe Tryon strengthen the all-round department. Nicole Faltum brings experience behind the stumps, and Tayla Vlaeminck adds valuable pace to the bowling attack. Although Perth hold the advantage of playing at home, Melbourne possess enough international quality to challenge the Scorchers. Ultimately, the Renegades must improve their overall execution, while Perth will aim to capitalise on their home advantage and secure a winning start.
PS vs MR Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Perth Scorchers Women | 14 |
Melbourne Renegades Women | 6 |
PS vs MR Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 24°C |
Weather Forecast | Sunny |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 172 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 52% |
PS vs MR Playing 11s (Predicted):
Perth Scorchers Women Playing 11:
1) Beth Mooney (wk)
2) Katie Mack
3) Sophie Devine (c)
4) Chloe Piparo
5) Mikayla Hinkley
6) Freya Kemp
7) Amy Edgar
8) Alana King
9) Fatima Sana
10) Chloe Ainsworth
11) Lilly Mills
Melbourne Renegades Women Playing 11:
1) Hayley Matthews
2) Olivia Porter
3) Deandra Dottin
4) Sophie Molineux (c)
5) Courtney Webb
6) Chloe Tryon
7) Nicole Faltum (wk)
8) Georgia Wareham
9) Tess Flintoff
10) Tayla Vlaeminck
11) Milly Illingworth
PS vs MR Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the overall head-to-head records, Perth Scorchers Women is expected to win this match.