Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction

HHW vs MRW Match Prediction & Analysis

We are all set for the kickoff of the Women's Big Bash League 2026. The Melbourne Stars Women will start their campaign at home, where they face Hobart Hurricanes Women in the 2nd match. The Stars reached the playoffs last season but lost in the Knockout and aim for a good start. The Hurricanes are the defending champions and aim to build on their strong finish last season. 

Hobart Hurricanes Women have enjoyed a good record against the Melbourne Renegades Women. In the last 8 games between the two teams, they have won six. The side aims to build on this record. The Renegades Women have continued their struggle from last season, with only one win in their last six games. It is a must-win game for both teams, and it will be interesting to see which of them wins. 

RECENT PERFORMANCE

HHW

L L L L L

SYSW

196/8 in 20.0 9.8

WBBLT20

Sydney Sixers Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 87 runs 01 Nov 2026

HHW

109/10 in 17.4 6.17

MLSW

192/4 in 20.0 9.6

WBBLT20

Melbourne Stars Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 18 runs 29 Oct 2026

HHW

174/8 in 20.0 8.7

MRW

132/2 in 17.1 7.69

WT20SC

Melbourne Renegades Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 8 wickets 18 Oct 2026

HHW

129/8 in 20.0 6.45

HHW

136/5 in 20.0 6.8

WT20SC

Perth Scorchers Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 30 runs 17 Oct 2026

PRSW

166/8 in 20.0 8.3

ADSW

165/5 in 20.0 8.25

WT20SC

Adelaide Strikers Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 29 runs 14 Oct 2026

HHW

136/8 in 20.0 6.8

MRW

L L W L W

PRSW

138/1 in 13.3 10.22

WBBLT20

Perth Scorchers Women beat Melbourne Renegades Women by 9 wickets 31 Oct 2026

MRW

136/6 in 20.0 6.8

MRW

138/9 in 20.0 6.9

WBBLT20

Sydney Thunder Women beat Melbourne Renegades Women by 6 wickets 29 Oct 2026

STW

140/4 in 17.0 8.24

MRW

132/2 in 17.1 7.69

WT20SC

Melbourne Renegades Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 8 wickets 18 Oct 2026

HHW

129/8 in 20.0 6.45

STW

122/5 in 18.5 6.48

WT20SC

Sydney Thunder Women beat Melbourne Renegades Women by 5 wickets 17 Oct 2026

MRW

121/9 in 20.0 6.05

MRW

180/4 in 20.0 9

WT20SC

Melbourne Renegades Women won by 1 run 14 Oct 2026

MLSW

179/6 in 20.0 8.95

HEAD TO HEAD

TEAMS PREVIEW

Hobart Hurricanes Women Preview

As the defending champions, Nicola Carey and her players would have expected a better start. But after two games, the team is yet to earn its first points this season. They suffered a massive 87-run loss against the Sydney Sixers in the last game, where their batting lineup collapsed like a pack of cards. They have enjoyed a good record against the Renegades in the past, and Carey wants her players to draw inspiration from those wins. 

The top order that had powered the team to a title last season has struggled in the first two games. Lizelle Lee has scored only 62 runs in two games, and the team expects her to deliver a flowing start with Chamari Athapaththu. The middle order has also struggled, and the team needs Rachel Trenaman, Carey, and Heather Graham to do well. They need quick runs in the lower middle order from Maddy Green and Chinelle Henry. 

The bowling had a tough outing against the Sixers, conceding 196 runs. Chinelle Henry bowled at a good economy in the last game, but there was hardly any support from the other end. She must strike early in the game with Nicola Carey. Heather Graham and Isabella Malgioglio must bowl tighter spells in the middle overs. The team expects a strong show in the supporting roles from Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, and Lauren Smith. 

Interesting Stats

1. Lizelle Lee has scored 62 runs in two games at a strike rate of 131.91
2. Chinelle Henry has picked up 3 wickets in two games at an average of 11.00

HBHW Over/Under Betting Tips

Lizelle Lee First Innings Runs Over 19.5 @ 1.85 (puntit) 

Hobart Hurricanes Women Predicted Playing XI:

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

Melbourne Renegades Women Preview

Sophie Molineux will be upset with her team's batting performances in the two games. They have managed scores of 138/9 and 136/6 so far. The side suffered a 9-wicket loss against the Perth Scorchers Women in the last game. Their batting lineup is looking rusty at the moment, and Molineux expects the players to make a strong comeback and get their campaign running. 

Courtney Webb and Hayley Matthews are getting out cheaply, and the team expects them to deliver a strong start. The middle order hasn't contributed so far, and the team needs partnerships between Sophie Molineux, Tess Flintoff and Nicole Faltum. Georgia Wareham is the top scorer with 85 runs and must do well in the finishing role with Deandra Dottin and Chloe Tryon. 

The bowling attack hasn't had much to celebrate and needs to bowl more aggressively. Tayla Vlaeminck has picked up 3 wickets in two games and must deliver early breakthroughs with Milly Illingworth. Molineux and Georgia Wareham must do well in the middle overs to put the team in a strong position. The side expects a strong show in the supporting roles from Mathews and Deandra Dottin.

Interesting Stats

1. Georgia Wareham has scored 85 runs in two games at a strike rate of 146.55
2. Tayla Vlaeminck has picked up 3 wickets in two games at an average of 17.33

MLRW Over/Under Betting Tips

Hayley Matthews First Innings Runs Over 19.5 @ 1.85 (puntit)

Melbourne Renegades Women Predicted Playing XI:

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

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

Weather Conditions

Skies will be overcast over Hobart, and there may be rain during the game. The temperature will be around 18°C at the start of the game. The humidity will be around 70%, and batting conditions will be good. Bowlers will have a tough time on this surface. 

HHW vs MRW Pitch Report

Bellerive Oval in Hobart is a small venue. The short square boundaries allow batters to score easily. The wicket offers early assistance to the fast bowlers with the new ball. There is little on this surface for the spinners, who struggle to contain the bowlers. The average first innings score last season was 156, and the team batting first must put up 180 on the board to feel confident.

Toss: To Bowl

The team chasing the score has won the last four out of six games. The track is fast-paced at the start but tends to flatten out in the second half, making run chases easy. Both sides will look to make early use of the conditions by bowling first.