Hobart Hurricanes Women (HBH-W) will take on Melbourne Renegades Women (MLR-W) in the 9th match of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Wednesday, November 4. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:10 PM local time (08:10 GMT and 1:40 PM IST).

Both teams are searching for their first victory of the tournament after losing their opening two matches. Hobart Hurricanes will be particularly eager to turn things around, having suffered five consecutive defeats in their last five matches. Meanwhile, Melbourne Renegades have shown slightly better recent form, registering two wins in their last five outings.

On current form, the Renegades appear to have a slight advantage. However, the Hurricanes will enjoy home conditions and also hold a better overall record against their opponents. With both sides desperate to get their campaign back on track, an exciting contest is expected in Hobart.

Pitch Report:

Bellerive Oval offers a balanced surface, with an average first-innings score of 141 and a second-innings average of 129. Teams batting first have won 52% of matches, while chasing sides have a 48% win rate, suggesting an almost equal contest. The highest total at the venue is 212/3, scored by Hobart Hurricanes against Melbourne Renegades. Spinners have been more effective here, so both teams are likely to rely on their spin options to control the middle overs.

Head-to-Head Record

Hobart Hurricanes Women and Melbourne Renegades Women have faced each other 10 times in the Women's Big Bash League.

- Total matches played: 10

- Hobart Hurricanes Women won: 4

- Melbourne Renegades Women won: 6

Hobart Hurricanes Women Predicted Playing XI:

Lizelle Lee, Maddy Green, Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey (c), Heather Graham, Chinelle Henry, Rachel Trenaman, Molly Strano, Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith, Callie Wilson.

Melbourne Renegades Women Predicted Playing XI:

Courtney Webb, Nicole Faltum (wk), Hayley Kristen Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux (c), Chloe Tryon, Annie Wikman, Tess Flintoff, Tayla Vlaeminck, Sara Kennedy.