Melbourne Stars Vs. Melbourne Renegades 22/11/2026 Prediction, Preview & Betting Tips

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Australia Big Bash

22/11/2026

19:10

Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia

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The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades meet at Junction Oval on 22 November 2026 in a WBBL|12 derby shaped by fresh coaching appointments, returning stars and changes to both squads. Meg Lanning leads the Stars under new coach Richard Pyrah, while Sophie Molineux captains the Renegades, now coached by Gavan Twining.

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Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women prediction for November 22. Explore WBBL H2H records, recent form, key players, and informed betting tips.

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Both sides have reasons to target a stronger campaign. The Stars reached fourth place last season before losing the Knockout, with Lanning leading their batting and Sophie Day topping their wicket tally. The Renegades finished fifth with five wins and five defeats, while Georgia Wareham delivered important contributions with both bat and ball. Hayley Matthews’ return adds further all-round quality after she missed the previous season following shoulder surgery. Readers checking Australian T20 Live Odds should also consider these team changes, previous performances and confirmed lineups rather than relying on last season’s results alone.

The early prediction favours the Melbourne Renegades in a closely contested match. Matthews, Molineux, Wareham, Deandra Dottin and new recruit Chloe Tryon offer depth across departments. However, Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth and the Stars’ England contingent give the hosts a credible challenge. With the league campaign still to begin at the time of this assessment, recent form, final team selections and matchday conditions will be essential to refining the forecast.

Melbourne Stars Vs. Melbourne Renegades: The Tactical Story Behind the Prediction

The Melbourne Renegades’ all-round variety provides the early edge, while the Melbourne Stars can challenge through a settled senior batting core and a well-stocked attack. The main question is which side converts its range of options into clear roles on the night.

Matthews strengthens the Melbourne Renegades with opening batting and off-spin, while Molineux and Wareham provide further bowling choices and batting support. Tryon adds left-arm spin and middle-order hitting. That variety can be valuable, but it does not guarantee that all four will bowl their maximum allocation.

The Melbourne Stars have their own flexible group. Garth and Sutherland lead important pace options, Dani Gibson offers seam and batting, and Dean joins Day and Maisy Gibson among the spin choices. Kapp’s withdrawal is a meaningful loss, but it should not be described as leaving the team without an experienced bowling structure.

Both captains need to match the selected roles to the batters, the innings phase and the conditions. An all-round reputation is less useful than knowing who is expected to take the new ball, support the middle overs or finish the innings with the bat.

Five Match Details That Could Shape the Result

Opening partnerships, spin bowling and middle-order acceleration could influence the contest. Fielding, the final playing XI and the toss also warrant attention before making a firm matchday prediction.

• Support for the leading batter: Neither team can rely on one established player to score the boundaries while partners keep losing wickets.
• The first bowling changes: Captains have several options, but the best approach will depend on the batters and the playing surface.
• Running between wickets: Rotating the strike can keep the scoreboard moving and reduce pressure to attempt risky boundaries.
• Finishing support: A strong start must be converted into a competitive total through effective use of the remaining deliveries.
• Fielding discipline: Dropped catches and unnecessary extras could influence a close chase without any major tactical change.

How the Melbourne Stars Can Build a Winning Performance

The Melbourne Stars need to support Meg Lanning with consistent contributions throughout the batting order and a coordinated bowling effort. Their chances improve if multiple players contribute rather than relying on one standout batter.

Lanning scored 479 runs last season, while Jones followed with 234. McKenna remains a likely opening partner, with the club leaning towards retaining that combination. Stronger support from the other batters would make it harder for opponents to focus solely on Lanning.

Sutherland and Dani Gibson offer middle-order options, while Dean adds experience with both bat and ball. The Stars need to respond effectively to early wickets and slower starts to maintain a competitive scoring rate.

How the Melbourne Renegades Can Justify the Early Preference

Hayley Matthews’ return and Chloe Tryon’s arrival strengthen the Renegades’ options. Matthews and Webb are likely to open, while Dottin, Tryon and Flintoff could provide middle-order power.

Wareham’s all-round contributions remain important, but stronger support could make the side less reliant on one player. With Molineux, Matthews, Wareham and Tryon offering spin options, the Renegades have bowling flexibility, subject to player availability and match conditions.

Expected Outcome and Predicted Score

Melbourne Renegades are the narrow winner pick, with a projected five-wicket victory if Melbourne Stars bat first. Their all-round options provide the early edge, although Melbourne Stars have enough experience to make the derby competitive.

Prediction: Melbourne Renegades to win by five wickets, with four balls remaining.

This score forecast assumes a full 20-over match with Melbourne Stars batting first. It is an editorial prediction, not a verified scoring projection, and should be reviewed after the toss, confirmed lineups and November results. The fixture is scheduled for 22 November at Junction Oval, so later performances and conditions may change the early view.

Melbourne Stars: Latest Form Context and Squad Changes

The Melbourne Stars finished fourth in WBBL|11 before losing the Knockout to Perth Scorchers. For WBBL|12, Meg Lanning returns as captain, Richard Pyrah takes over as head coach, and Tia Davidge completes the squad.

Lanning scored 479 runs last season at an average of 53.22 and a strike rate of 136.07, while Day led the Stars’ bowling with 16 wickets. These figures reflect WBBL|11, not the upcoming season.

Sutherland stepped down as captain to manage her leadership responsibilities alongside a busy playing schedule but remains an important part of the team. Pyrah takes charge, with Andy Christie moving into an assistant role. Their T20 Spring Challenge preparation provides useful context, but those matches should not be counted as WBBL|12 league results.

Melbourne Stars’ Five Latest Completed Matches

Melbourne Stars recorded two wins and three defeats in their five latest completed matches as of 28 October 2026. This updated sequence includes their four October T20 Spring Challenge games and their final WBBL appearance from the previous season.

The October scores and results come from the completed Spring Challenge fixtures, while the December entry is Melbourne Stars’ latest completed WBBL match.

Melbourne Stars finished their Spring Challenge campaign with consecutive successful chases against ACT and Sydney Sixers. Meg Lanning scored 96 against Sydney Sixers, helping secure a last-ball victory after the team’s earlier losses to Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Renegades.

Those October performances provide a more current preparation reference than the previous season’s results alone. However, the competitions remain clearly labelled because player availability and team combinations can differ between the Spring Challenge and WBBL.

Melbourne Stars’ Confirmed 15-Player Squad

The Melbourne Stars’ completed squad contains the following 15 players. The role groups are for readability and do not determine the batting order or bowling allocation against the Melbourne Renegades.

• Batters and wicketkeeping options: Meg Lanning, Amy Jones, Naomi Stalenberg and Tia Davidge.
• All-round options: Annabel Sutherland, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Rhys McKenna, Carly Leeson and Zoe Samuel.
• Bowling options: Kim Garth, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Georgia Prestwidge and Indigo Noble.
• Captain: Meg Lanning.
• Head coach: Richard Pyrah.
• Overseas players: Amy Jones, Dani Gibson and Charlie Dean, all from England.

According to the current Melbourne Stars preview, England’s international schedule leaves these players available for the full WBBL season. This provides useful planning context, but fitness and the final match squad still need to be checked. Season-long availability does not guarantee selection in every fixture.

McKenna and Sutherland can provide seam options alongside their batting, while Dean’s off-spin complements Day’s left-arm spin and Maisy Gibson’s leg-spin. The Stars have scope to vary their attack, although actual bowling roles will depend on the selected XI and match conditions.

Melbourne Stars’ Possible Starting XI and Batting Order

A possible Melbourne Stars XI retains Lanning and McKenna at the top, with Jones as wicketkeeper. This reflects current preseason selection discussions but is not a confirmed team for 22 November.

1. Meg Lanning : Captain and opening batter.
2. Rhys McKenna : Opening batter and seam option.
3. Amy Jones : Wicketkeeper and top-order batter.
4. Annabel Sutherland : Middle-order batter and pace bowler.
5. Dani Gibson : Batter and seam option.
6. Charlie Dean : Off-spin and batting support.
7. Zoe Samuel : Supporting batting option.
8. Georgia Prestwidge : Pace option.
9. Kim Garth : Pace bowler.
10. Maisy Gibson : Leg-spin option.
11. Sophie Day : Left-arm spin option.

The Stars could adjust this combination by including Leeson, Stalenberg, Noble or Davidge. The opening WBBL fixtures should provide stronger evidence of player roles and form than a projected XI prepared before the season begins.

An omission from this provisional lineup does not indicate an injury. Confirm the actual selection, expected overs and batting position before assessing individual player markets.

Melbourne Renegades: Returning Quality and a New Coach

The Melbourne Renegades finished fifth last season with five wins and five losses. For WBBL|12, Gavan Twining replaces Simon Helmot as head coach, Hayley Matthews returns, and Chloe Tryon joins the overseas group.

Wareham starred in WBBL|11 with 277 runs and 19 wickets at an economy rate of 5.47, earning player-of-the-tournament honours. The Renegades will need stronger support around her to maintain balance.

Matthews returns after missing last season following shoulder surgery, adding batting strength and off-spin options. Tayla Vlaeminck is also poised to return after injury-disrupted seasons, although her match readiness and workload require confirmation before assessing individual performance markets.

Melbourne Renegades’ Five Latest Completed Matches

Melbourne Renegades won three and lost two of their five latest completed matches as of 28 October 2026. This updated sequence includes their four October T20 Spring Challenge games and their final WBBL match from the previous season.

Scores and results reflect the latest completed matches across both competitions, rather than only the previous WBBL season.

Melbourne Renegades’ Current Squad Overview

The current club preview names the following 14 players. The list is presented as a confirmed named group rather than inventing a fifteenth signing or treating it as the announced derby squad.

• Batters and wicketkeeping options: Courtney Webb, Nicole Faltum, Sophie Reid, Olivia Porter and Annie Wikman.
• All-round options: Sophie Molineux, Hayley Matthews, Deandra Dottin, Chloe Tryon, Georgia Wareham and Tess Flintoff.
• Pace options: Tayla Vlaeminck, Milly Illingworth and Sara Kennedy.
• Captain: Sophie Molineux.
• Head coach: Gavan Twining.
• Overseas players: Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin from the West Indies, plus Chloe Tryon from South Africa.

Faltum is the established wicketkeeping option in the current selection discussion, with Reid offering backup and batting flexibility. The choice affects the balance of the XI and should be confirmed before assigning a wicketkeeping role in player-specific markets.

The club preview notes uncertainty over Tryon’s availability for the later finals because of South Africa’s December commitments. This does not establish an absence for the 22 November derby. A potential finals issue should not be treated as a confirmed restriction for this fixture.

Melbourne Renegades’ Possible XI and Team Balance

A possible Melbourne Renegades combination opens with Matthews and Webb while retaining several powerful middle-order options. It reflects the coach’s stated opening preference, not a confirmed team announcement for the derby.

1. Hayley Matthews : Opening batter and off-spin option.
2. Courtney Webb : Opening batting option.
3. Sophie Molineux : Captain, batter and left-arm spin option.
4. Georgia Wareham : Batter and leg-spin option.
5. Deandra Dottin : Batter and seam option.
6. Chloe Tryon : Middle-order batter and left-arm spin option.
7. Nicole Faltum : Wicketkeeper and batter.
8. Tess Flintoff : Batter and seam option.
9. Annie Wikman : Batting support.
10. Milly Illingworth : Pace bowler.
11. Tayla Vlaeminck : Pace bowler, subject to readiness.

The batting order can change according to the innings situation. Dottin can bat earlier or finish later, while Molineux and Wareham offer further flexibility. This projected sequence is not confirmed.

Kennedy, Porter and Reid are alternatives within the named group. Their absence from this example does not imply that they are injured or out of favour. November results and the actual bowling workload will provide better selection evidence before the derby.

Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades: What the Current Comparison Shows

The Melbourne Stars’ stronger previous-season finish contrasts with the Melbourne Renegades’ returning and recruited all-round options. There are no completed WBBL|12 results at this information check, so a current-season winning streak is not claimed.

The table below compares the Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades ahead of their WBBL|12 derby, covering their previous-season performances, leadership, key contributors, overseas players and most recent completed meeting. Both teams are yet to begin their 2026 league campaign, so their previous results provide the main performance context at this stage.

The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades enter the derby with different previous-season records but familiar leadership groups. Meg Lanning and Sophie Molineux will captain their respective sides, while Georgia Wareham’s contributions with both bat and ball remain a key reference point in the comparison.

Players and Matchups That Could Influence the Derby

Lanning against the Melbourne Renegades’ varied attack and Matthews against the Melbourne Stars’ pace options are major early themes. 

The table describes potential responsibilities without guaranteeing selection or a fixed number of overs.

Lanning and the Melbourne Stars’ Top Order Against Melbourne Renegades Spin

Lanning’s previous 479-run season makes her a central part of the Melbourne Stars’ batting case. The Melbourne Renegades can counter with several spin styles, although the actual overs and matchups remain a captaincy decision.

Molineux, Wareham, Matthews and Tryon offer different angles and roles. Their availability does not mean the Melbourne Stars will face a fixed sequence of overs. The batters at the crease, the scoring rate and the surface will influence when each option is used.

Matthews and Webb Against the Melbourne Stars’ Pace Options

Matthews’ return gives the Melbourne Renegades a stronger confirmed opening option, with Webb the coach’s stated likely partner. Garth, Sutherland, Dani Gibson and McKenna provide possible seam responses for the Melbourne Stars.

An early wicket can change the innings, but so can a secure partnership that prevents the captain from using preferred bowling changes. The forecast should focus on that contest rather than promise a wicket or boundary in a particular over.

Middle-Order Hitting and the Final Overs

Dottin, Tryon and Flintoff are intended to provide finishing strength for the Melbourne Renegades, while the Melbourne Stars have Sutherland and Dani Gibson among their middle-order options. Their opportunity depends on the platform left by the top order.

A batter entering with overs available and wickets in hand faces a different task from one rebuilding after early losses. That context also matters in an individual-runs market. Power-hitting reputation alone cannot establish how many deliveries a player will face.

Fielding, Wicketkeeping and Extra Chances

A close derby can change through a dropped catch, a missed run-out or an unnecessary extra. Those events are difficult to forecast individually, but they belong in the result discussion alongside batting and bowling.

Jones and Faltum are the likely keepers in the projected teams, with Davidge and Reid among the wider options. Confirmed selection is needed before assigning the role. A successful first bowling plan still needs the fielding unit to complete the chance.

Melbourne Stars Vs. Melbourne Renegades Head-to-Head Record and Past Results

The Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades have met regularly in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) since the competition began in 2015. Their previous meetings include close finishes, successful run chases and matches decided by the Super Over.

The table below lists their historical WBBL meetings before the scheduled 22 November 2026 derby.

What the Previous Meetings Show

The recent WBBL results show that both teams have enjoyed periods of success. The Renegades won both listed meetings in 2024, while the sides shared their two fixtures in 2025. The Stars won the WBBL derby on 29 November 2025 by 45 runs.

The teams also met in the T20 Spring Challenge on 17 October 2024, when the Stars won by four runs. That result belongs to a separate competition and is not included in the WBBL table.

Historical results provide useful context for the 22 November 2026 fixture, but current form, confirmed playing XIs, player availability and conditions at Junction Oval should carry more weight when assessing the likely outcome.

Melbourne Stars vs Melbourne Renegades Betting Markets and Predictions

The early result lean is the Melbourne Renegades, while innings runs, margins and individual selections remain open until current lines and player roles are known. Understanding How Cricket Betting Works involves recognising the differences between match-winner, innings-total and player-performance markets. No live match price is quoted as a verified offer.

Readers following Australian T20 Live Odds should distinguish seeing a price from having legal access to an in-play betting method. Australian rules prohibit online in-play sports betting services for people in Australia, with limited exceptions such as qualifying telephone bets. Follow the rules that apply in your location.

Ties, Super Overs, shortened innings and no-results may be treated differently across markets. Read the exact terms rather than assume the competition winner settles every bet in the same way. Equal individual scores can also affect top-batter or top-bowler outcomes.

Match Winner: Melbourne Renegades as a Narrow Early Lean

The Melbourne Renegades receive the early preference through the range of batting and bowling options around Molineux, Wareham and Matthews. Tryon and the potential pace return add depth, while the Melbourne Stars’ core keeps the selection close.

An odds-on price could still be unattractive if it assumes far more certainty than the team evidence supports. The final value question requires an actual offer and the updated November performances. A likely winner and a worthwhile wager are not automatically the same thing.

Prediction: Melbourne Renegades to win, subject to a full pre-match update.

Innings Runs: Wait for Conditions and the Posted Target

An innings-total selection requires a defined innings and an actual line. The presence of experienced batters or power hitters is not enough to recommend an over at every number.

Early wickets, the batting order and available overs can change the scoring task substantially. A surface encouraging a different bowling plan may also alter the opportunity. The innings forecast should follow the final context rather than an invented target.

Betting approach: No fixed innings-runs selection at this stage.

Top Batter: Match the Selection to the Role

Lanning, Jones, Matthews and Webb are relevant names to review, not automatic top-batter selections. Their opportunity depends on participation, batting position and the price attached to the market.

An opener may face more balls but also the new ball, while a middle-order player may enter in a rebuilding or finishing role. Confirm the order and read the rules for tied scores before choosing a player.

Betting approach: Wait for the confirmed teams and the actual market terms.

Top Bowler and Wicket Markets: Overs Before Reputation

Day, Dean, Garth, Sutherland, Wareham and Molineux are among the players to review once bowling roles are clearer. A strong career or previous-season record does not guarantee a full allocation in this game.

An all-rounder may be selected mainly for batting, while a specialist can have fewer overs if conditions or the opposition change the plan. Reduced games create further differences. The target and price need to reflect the actual role rather than a familiar name.

Betting approach: Compare the chosen wicket line with expected deployment and confirmed availability.

Melbourne Stars Vs. Melbourne Renegades Final Prediction

The Melbourne Renegades have a slight edge in this derby, thanks to their all-round depth and the contributions expected from key players such as Sophie Molineux, Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin. However, the Melbourne Stars remain strong contenders, with Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth and Sophie Day offering quality across batting and bowling.

The Stars’ ability to build partnerships and control the middle overs could make this a closely contested match. The Renegades’ versatility gives them a narrow advantage, but the final prediction will depend on recent results, confirmed playing XIs, the toss and conditions at Junction Oval.

Prediction: Melbourne Renegades to win.

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Disclaimer

This article provides an early editorial prediction for the WBBL fixture scheduled for 22 November 2026, based on information reviewed as of 28 October 2026. Squads and historical results may change, projected XIs are not confirmed, and no guaranteed outcome, live odds, verified pitch average or matchday weather forecast is provided.

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