PS-W vs MR-W Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women 5th Match? – WBBL 2026

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PS-W vs MR-W Match Preview

Perth Scorchers Women open their WBBL 2026 home season against Melbourne Renegades Women at the WACA. For this PS-W vs MR-W match prediction, the Scorchers start as favourites.

The Scorchers come in with four wins in their last five games, and they’ve won four of their last five against the Renegades too. Captain Beth Mooney leads their batting with 410 runs at an average of 45.56.

The Renegades lost their opening game of the season and have now lost four of their last five. Georgia Wareham is still their best player, with 284 runs and 16 wickets in her last 10 games. She and Mooney are the top names in any PS-W vs MR-W fantasy prediction.

The Scorchers also have strong bowling. Sophie Devine has 13 wickets, and leg-spinner Alana King has 12.

PS-W vs MR-W Match Details

Here are the key details for the PS-W vs MR-W 5th Match.

PS-W vs MR-W Pitch Report – WACA Ground, Perth

The WACA gives pace and bounce, but it’s not always a high-scoring ground, especially under lights. Scorchers coach Becky Grundy said the ball can move around at night here, and very low totals have been defended.

Scores here have changed a lot. Last season, Perth were bowled out for 109 in one game, but made 184/5 against the Renegades in another. The season before, they defended just 122 and 108.

Both pace and spin take wickets. Ashleigh Gardner took 5/15 with spin here last season, while Alana King and Lilly Mills took two wickets each in the knockout game. The outfield is very fast, so batters who get set can score quickly.

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PS-W vs MR-W Weather Report – Perth

The forecast for Saturday in Perth shows a 55% chance of rain, so a delay or shortened game is quite possible. It will be mild, around 22°C during the day and about 14°C at night. The match starts at 4:10 PM local time, so the second half will be played under lights.

PS-W vs MR-W Recent Form

The recent WBBL results of both teams provide some context ahead of this match.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

PS-W vs MR-W Head-to-Head Record

The Scorchers have dominated this matchup, winning four of the last five games against the Renegades.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

PS-W vs MR-W Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 5th Match are as follows.

Perth Scorchers Women:

Beth Mooney (C, WK), Katie Mack, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Amy Edgar, Fatima Sana, Alana King, Chloe Ainsworth, Lilly Mills

Melbourne Renegades Women:

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

Top Picks for PS-W vs MR-W Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Beth Mooney (PS-W, BAT/WK) — 410 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 45.56. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Georgia Wareham (MR-W, ALL) — 284 runs in her last 10 games at a strike rate of 146.39. The fastest scorer on either side.
• Katie Mack (PS-W, BAT) — 247 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 27.44.
• Courtney Webb (MR-W, BAT) — 164 runs in her last 10 games. A steady middle-order option for the Renegades.

Top Bowling Picks

• Georgia Wareham (MR-W, ALL) — 16 wickets in her last 10 games at an economy of 5.89. The leading wicket-taker in this contest.
• Sophie Devine (PS-W, ALL) — 13 wickets in her last 10 games. She also bats, so she has two ways to score.
• Alana King (PS-W, ALL) — 12 wickets in her last 10 games. Took 2/25 in last season’s knockout game here.
• Milly Illingworth (MR-W, BOWL) — 9 wickets in her last 10 games at an economy of 7.38.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Beth Mooney (Captain):

She has 410 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 45.56, the most of anyone here. She also keeps wicket, so she can earn catch points too.

Georgia Wareham (Vice-Captain):

She has 284 runs and 16 wickets in her last 10 games. No one in this match has better all-round numbers, so she earns points with both bat and ball.

For Fantasy Team 2

Sophie Devine (Captain):

She has 13 wickets in her last 10 games and also bats in the top order. Most people will pick Mooney as captain, so Devine gives you a real edge if she has a big all-round game.

Georgia Wareham (Vice-Captain):

She has 284 runs and 16 wickets in her last 10 games, the best all-round numbers in this match. She scores points with both bat and ball, so she stays valuable even if rain shortens the game.

PS-W vs MR-W D11 Fantasy Team 1

A safe team built around the Scorchers’ captain and the Renegades’ best all-rounder.

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PS-W vs MR-W D11 Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team built around the Scorchers’ all-rounders, for grand leagues.

PS-W vs MR-W Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bat first

The ball can move around under lights at the WACA, which makes chasing harder later in the game. Low totals like 108 and 122 have been defended here. Rain is the one risk, since teams often prefer to chase in a shortened game.

Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women Prediction

Prediction: Perth Scorchers Women to Win

The Scorchers have won four of their last five games, and four of their last five against the Renegades. Mooney leads a strong batting side, and Devine, King and Mills give them plenty of wicket-taking options at home.

The Renegades have Wareham in great form, plus power hitters like Matthews and Dottin. But they’ve lost four of their last five games, and the Scorchers should be too strong at home.