Melbourne Renegades Women pulled off a last-ball thriller at Bellerive Oval on 4 November 2026, chasing down Hobart Hurricanes Women’s 154 for 7 with one ball to spare to win WBBL Match 9 by four wickets. The Renegades reached 155 for 6 in 19.5 overs, sealing a chase that swung back and forth until the final over in Hobart.
Melbourne won the toss and chose to bowl first, a decision that set up a fascinating contest. Hobart, led by captain Nicola Carey, recovered from a slow middle phase to post a competitive total, but Hayley Matthews and the Renegades’ late order held their nerve when it mattered most. For the build-up, squads and where to watch details, see our match preview.
| Team | Score |
| Hobart Hurricanes Women | 154/7 (20 overs) |
| Melbourne Renegades Women | 155/6 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | Melbourne Renegades Women won by 4 wickets, with one ball remaining |
Match Story
Hobart’s innings was built around Carey’s composed 62 off 43 balls, an innings containing 10 fours that anchored the home side after early wickets. Chinelle Henry injected momentum with a brisk 36 off 18 balls, also hitting seven fours, while Maddy Green added 17 off 16. Hobart were 52 for 3 at halfway and reached 100 in the 15th over, before adding 54 runs in the last five overs to finish on 154 for 7. Heather Graham made 9 off 13, Chamari Athapaththu scored 9, Lizelle Lee made 6 and Rachel Trenaman was dismissed for 0.
Sophie Molineux was the pick of the Renegades bowlers, taking 4 for 22 in four overs and later being named Player of the Match. Georgia Wareham took 1 for 23 in four overs and Hayley Matthews claimed 1 for 39 in four overs, as Hobart’s late acceleration was kept just within reach. The seventh Hobart wicket was a run out: Chinelle Henry was run out for 36, so the Renegades’ bowlers account for six of the seven wickets.
In reply, Matthews led the chase with 59 off 44 balls, including eight fours, reaching her fifty off 33 balls. She shared a 69-run second-wicket stand with Courtney Webb, who made 29 off 25, and the Renegades reached 100 in just 12.1 overs. Georgia Wareham added 17 off 11 and Olivia Porter made 14 off 11, but Hobart fought back through Heather Graham, who took 3 for 24 in four overs, and the Renegades slipped to 138 for 6 in 17.5 overs. Nicole Faltum, unbeaten on 9 off 11, and Deandra Dottin, unbeaten on 15 off 11, then saw their side home with one ball remaining.
Key Performances
- Hayley Matthews: 59 off 44 balls, with eight fours, reaching fifty off 33 balls, plus 1 for 39 with the ball. She set the tempo of the chase.
- Sophie Molineux: 4 for 22 in four overs and Player of the Match. Her spell broke up Hobart’s innings at key moments.
- Nicola Carey: 62 off 43 balls, with 10 fours, as Hobart captain, plus two wickets. She was the backbone of the Hurricanes’ total.
- Chinelle Henry: 36 off 18 balls, with seven fours. Her brisk hitting gave Hobart momentum in the middle overs.
- Heather Graham: 3 for 24 in four overs, plus 9 off 13 with the bat. Her bowling almost turned the chase back Hobart’s way.
- Courtney Webb, Nicole Faltum and Deandra Dottin: Webb made 29 off 25 in a 69-run stand with Matthews, while Faltum (9 not out off 11) and Dottin (15 not out off 11) finished the job under pressure.
What It Means
For Melbourne, this was a chase built on control at the top and composure at the finish. Matthews set the tempo, Webb kept the scoreboard moving, and even after late wickets, Faltum and Dottin refused to panic. Winning with a ball to spare also underlines the Renegades’ belief in close finishes, a quality that can prove decisive in a long WBBL season.
For Hobart, there were clear positives in Carey’s form and Henry’s power-hitting, as well as Graham’s bowling, but the Hurricanes will rue a middle-overs slowdown that left them short of a total that could have defended a bigger score. The result followed the Melbourne Stars vs Perth Scorchers WBBL Match 8 recap, another reminder that even modest-looking targets demand discipline in the closing overs.
FAQs
When and where was WBBL Match 9 played?
WBBL Match 9 was played on 4 November 2026 at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. It started at 1:40 PM IST / 7:10 PM AEDT.
What was the final score?
Hobart Hurricanes Women scored 154 for 7 in 20 overs. Melbourne Renegades Women replied with 155 for 6 in 19.5 overs.
Who won WBBL Match 9, and by what margin?
Melbourne Renegades Women won by 4 wickets, with one ball remaining. They had won the toss and chosen to bowl first.
Who was the Player of the Match?
Sophie Molineux was named Player of the Match for her 4 for 22 in four overs.
Who were the top scorers and best bowlers?
Nicola Carey top-scored for Hobart with 62 off 43 balls, followed by Chinelle Henry with 36 off 18 balls. For the Renegades, Hayley Matthews made 59 off 44 balls. With the ball, Sophie Molineux took 4 for 22 for the Renegades, with Georgia Wareham (1 for 23) and Hayley Matthews (1 for 39) taking one wicket each; the seventh Hobart wicket was Chinelle Henry run out for 36. For Hobart, Heather Graham took 3 for 24 in four overs, Nicola Carey took 2 for 30 and Molly Strano took 1 for 22 in four overs.
Conclusion
In the end, this was a match decided by small moments: Carey’s anchor innings, Molineux’s four-wicket burst, Matthews’ fifty and a calm finish from Faltum and Dottin. Hobart posted a fighting total, but Melbourne’s chase was just a little more composed when the pressure peaked.
For the full scorecard, see the CricTracker scorecard.
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