Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Prediction, Fantasy Tips and Preview — 9th Match, WBBL 2026

Match Details: HBH-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team

Match No: Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, 9th T20 Match

Series: Women’s Big Bash League 2026

Date: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Time: 1:40 PM IST (7:10 PM Local Time)

Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart, Australia.

Both teams have lost their first two games and are still looking for their first points. The Hurricanes are back home at Bellerive after a heavy 87 run loss to the Sixers.

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Hobart Hurricanes Women:

• 1 Nov vs Sydney Sixers, Sydney: Lost by 87 runs. Sixers 196/8, Hurricanes 109 all out in 17.4 overs. Maddy Green 42 not out off 33, Chinelle Henry 32 off 20. Chinelle Henry 2/8 in two overs, Nicola Carey 3/31, Molly Strano 2/32.
• 29 Oct vs Melbourne Stars: Lost by 18 runs. Hurricanes 174/8. Lizelle Lee 57 off 33, Nicola Carey 32 off 25. Heather Graham 2/31.

Melbourne Renegades Women:

• 31 Oct vs Perth Scorchers, Perth: Lost by 9 wickets. Renegades 136/6, Scorchers 138/1 in 13.3 overs. Georgia Wareham 62 off 39, Nicole Faltum 48 off 49. Tayla Vlaeminck 1/29.
• 29 Oct vs Sydney Thunder: Lost by 6 wickets. Renegades 138/9. Hayley Matthews 45 off 30, Georgia Wareham 23 off 19. Tayla Vlaeminck 2/23.

Points Table

Team	P	W	L	Pts
Hobart Hurricanes Women	2	0	2	0
Melbourne Renegades Women	2	0	2	0

HBH-W vs MLR-W Head To Head

The Hurricanes have won 6 of the last 10 games between these teams. The Renegades won their last meeting in the Spring Challenge last month.

HBH-W vs MLR-W Squads

Hobart Hurricanes Women: Nicola Carey (C), Lizelle Lee (WK), Kate Pelle (WK), Chamari Athapaththu, Rachel Trenaman, Heather Graham, Maddy Green, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Isabella Malgioglio, Ella Hayward, Ruth Johnston, Amy Smith, Linsey Smith, Callie Wilson, Ira Aery

Melbourne Renegades Women: Sophie Molineux (C), Nicole Faltum (WK), Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Georgia Wareham, Tess Flintoff, Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Annie Wikman, Milly Illingworth, Tayla Vlaeminck, Sophie Reid, Olivia Porter, Sara Kennedy

Pitch Report

Bellerive Oval has hosted 46 women’s T20s. The average first innings score is 141, and the team batting first has won 52% of games. Spinners have taken 57% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.

For fantasy, pick spinners and top order batters. Around 150 looks like a good total.

Weather Report

It will be cool in Hobart on Wednesday evening, around 14°C, with a 25% chance of rain. A full game is expected.

Probable Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes Women: Lizelle Lee (wk), Chamari Athapaththu, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey (c), Heather Graham, Maddy Green, Chinelle Henry, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Isabella Malgioglio

Melbourne Renegades Women: Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (c), Tess Flintoff, Nicole Faltum (wk), Georgia Wareham, Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Annie Wikman, Milly Illingworth, Tayla Vlaeminck

Both XIs are the sides from their last games. Final XIs come at the toss.

Top Fantasy Picks

1. Georgia Wareham (MLR-W, all rounder): 62 off 39 and 23 off 19 in her two games. Bowls leg spin.
2. Chinelle Henry (HBH-W, all rounder): 32 off 20 and 2/8 on Sunday, and 11 not out and 1/25 before that.
3. Nicola Carey (HBH-W, all rounder): 3/31 on Sunday and 32 off 25 in the first game. Hurricanes captain.
4. Lizelle Lee (HBH-W, wicketkeeper): 57 off 33 against the Stars.
5. Nicole Faltum (MLR-W, wicketkeeper): 48 off 49 against the Scorchers.
6. Hayley Matthews (MLR-W, all rounder): 45 off 30 against the Thunder.
7. Maddy Green (HBH-W, batter): 42 not out off 33 on Sunday.

HBH-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team: Small Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Lizelle Lee, Nicole Faltum

Batters: Maddy Green, Courtney Webb

All rounders: Georgia Wareham (C), Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry (Vc), Nicola Carey, Heather Graham

Bowlers: Tayla Vlaeminck, Molly Strano

Captain: Georgia Wareham. An all rounder who made 62 and 23 in her two games.

Vice captain: Chinelle Henry. An all rounder with runs and wickets in both games.

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HBH-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues

Wicketkeepers: Nicole Faltum (Vc), Lizelle Lee

Batters: Maddy Green, Chamari Athapaththu

All rounders: Nicola Carey (C), Georgia Wareham, Hayley Matthews, Chinelle Henry

Bowlers: Tayla Vlaeminck, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith

Captain: Nicola Carey. An all rounder who took 3/31 on Sunday and bats in the top four. Few people will make her captain.

Vice captain: Nicole Faltum. 48 off 49 in the last game.

Differentials: Chamari Athapaththu has made only 10 and 10, but she can score big at the top. Lauren Smith took 1/30 in the first game.

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Match Prediction

Both teams need a win badly. The Hurricanes are at home, where they have a good record against the Renegades, but their top order failed on Sunday. The Renegades have found runs from Wareham and Faltum, but their bowlers have struggled. Our pick is the Hobart Hurricanes to win at home, but it should be close.

FAQs: HBH-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team

Who will win Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women today?
Both teams are still looking for their first win. We pick the Hurricanes at home, but it should be close.

What is the HBH-W vs MLR-W fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Georgia Wareham as captain and Chinelle Henry as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Nicola Carey as captain and Nicole Faltum as vice captain.

What is the pitch report for Bellerive Oval, Hobart?
The average first innings score is 141, and spinners have taken most of the wickets recently. Around 150 looks like a good total.

What is the probable playing XI for Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women?
Both teams should keep most of the side from their last game. Final XIs come at the toss.

Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for HBH-W vs MLR-W?
Georgia Wareham, Chinelle Henry and Nicola Carey are the best all rounder picks. Lizelle Lee and Nicole Faltum are the best keeper picks.

What time does Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women start?
The match starts at 1:40 PM IST on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. That is 7:10 PM local time in Hobart.