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PRS-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team – Match Details
Match: Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, 5th Match
Series: Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time: 1:40 PM IST (4:10 PM local time)
Venue: WACA Ground, Perth, Australia
The Melbourne Renegades lost their opening game to Sydney Thunder by 6 wickets after a late batting collapse. This is Perth Scorchers’ first game of the season, with Beth Mooney now their captain. The Scorchers have won 8 of the last 10 games between these teams.
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Melbourne Renegades Women:
- 29 Oct vs Sydney Thunder, Melbourne: Lost by 6 wickets. Renegades 138/9, Thunder 140/4 in 17 overs. Hayley Matthews 45 off 30, Georgia Wareham 23 off 19, Courtney Webb 22 off 24. The Renegades lost five wickets for two runs in seven balls.
Perth Scorchers Women:
- This is their first WBBL game of the season.
- They reached the T20 Spring Challenge final, where they lost to Sydney Sixers by 15 runs. They beat the Renegades by 6 wickets in that competition.
Points Table
The Renegades lost their first game and have no points. The Scorchers have not played yet.
PRS-W vs MLR-W Head To Head
The Scorchers have won 8 of the last 10 games between these teams, including the Spring Challenge meeting this month.
PRS-W vs MLR-W Squads
Perth Scorchers Women: Beth Mooney (C, WK), Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Fatima Sana, Katie Mack, Chloe Ainsworth, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Friday, Ebony Hoskin, Alana King, Ines McKeon, Lilly Mills, Taneale Peschel, Chloe Piparo, Ruby Strange
Melbourne Renegades Women: Sophie Molineux (C), Nicole Faltum (WK), Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Courtney Webb, Georgia Wareham, Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth, Sophie Reid, Olivia Porter, Annie Wikman, Sara Kennedy, Tayla Vlaeminck
Team news: Beth Mooney takes over as Scorchers captain from Sophie Devine. Fatima Sana is available for the first eight games only.
Pitch Report
The WACA has hosted 29 women’s T20s. The average first innings score is 134, and bowling first has won slightly more often. Fast bowlers have taken 57% of the wickets in the last 10 games here.
The WACA has good pace and bounce. For fantasy, pick fast bowlers and the top order batters. Around 140 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
There is a high chance of showers in Perth on Saturday, around 70%, with a top of about 22°C. A shorter game is possible, so check the weather before the toss.
Probable Playing XIs
Perth Scorchers Women: Beth Mooney (c & wk), Katie Mack, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Chloe Piparo, Amy Edgar, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Ebony Hoskin
Melbourne Renegades Women: Hayley Matthews, Courtney Webb, Deandra Dottin, Sophie Molineux (c), Georgia Wareham, Chloe Tryon, Nicole Faltum (wk), Tess Flintoff, Sophie Reid, Tayla Vlaeminck, Milly Illingworth
The Renegades XI is built from the players named in their first game. The Scorchers XI is our best guess from the squad, because this is their first game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Beth Mooney (PRS-W, wicketkeeper): 549 runs last WBBL season, the most for Perth.
- Hayley Matthews (MLR-W, all rounder): 45 off 30 on Thursday and bowls four overs.
- Sophie Devine (PRS-W, all rounder): 235 runs and 15 wickets last WBBL season.
- Georgia Wareham (MLR-W, all rounder): 23 off 19 on Thursday and bowls leg spin.
- Chloe Ainsworth (PRS-W, bowler): 13 wickets last WBBL season.
- Alana King (PRS-W, bowler): Leg spinner with 12 wickets last season.
- Tess Flintoff (MLR-W, all rounder): 7 wickets in two Spring Challenge games this month.
PRS-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Beth Mooney (Vc)
Batters: Katie Mack, Courtney Webb
All rounders: Sophie Devine (C), Hayley Matthews, Georgia Wareham, Freya Kemp, Tess Flintoff
Bowlers: Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills
Captain: Sophie Devine. An all rounder with 235 runs and 15 wickets last WBBL season.
Vice captain: Beth Mooney. 549 runs last season.
PRS-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Beth Mooney, Nicole Faltum
Batters: Deandra Dottin
All rounders: Hayley Matthews (C), Sophie Devine (Vc), Georgia Wareham, Fatima Sana
Bowlers: Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Tayla Vlaeminck
Captain: Hayley Matthews. An all rounder who made 45 on Thursday and bowls four overs. Few people will make her captain.
Vice captain: Sophie Devine. Points with bat and ball.
Differentials: Fatima Sana bats lower down and bowls pace for the Scorchers. Deandra Dottin can hit big at the top.
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Match Prediction
The Scorchers are at home and have won 8 of the last 10 against the Renegades. The Renegades collapsed late on Thursday and need to fix their middle order. Our pick is the Perth Scorchers to win.
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PRS-W vs MLR-W Fantasy Team – FAQs
Who will win Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women today?
The Scorchers are at home and have won 8 of the last 10 against the Renegades. We pick the Perth Scorchers.
What is the PRS-W vs MLR-W Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Sophie Devine as captain and Beth Mooney as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Hayley Matthews as captain and Sophie Devine as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for the WACA, Perth?
The average first innings score is 134, and fast bowlers take most of the wickets. Around 140 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women?
The Renegades should keep most of the side from Thursday. The Scorchers XI is built from their squad. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for PRS-W vs MLR-W?
Sophie Devine and Hayley Matthews are the best all rounder picks. Beth Mooney is the best batting pick.
What time does Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women start?
The match starts at 1:40 PM IST on Saturday, 31 October 2026. That is 4:10 PM local time in Perth.
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