Victoria Women vs New South Wales Breakers Women Prediction: Who Will Win 2nd ODI WNCL Match on 26th September 2025?

The much-anticipated Victoria Women vs New South Wales Breakers Women prediction for the 2nd ODI of the Women’s National Cricket League (WNCL) 2025 is here. Both teams are set to lock horns on Friday, 26th September 2025, at Junction Oval, Melbourne. Victoria has historically dominated New South Wales at this venue, winning 8 out of 10 encounters. With New South Wales defending their championship title and Victoria eager to start strong, this promises to be a thrilling contest. Cricketwebs provides 100% accurate WNCL match predictions, fantasy tips, pitch and weather insights, and toss outcomes for every game.

Match Details

Victoria Women Preview

Victoria Women had a mixed campaign last season, finishing 5th with 6 wins in 12 matches. They narrowly missed qualification but showcased immense talent, especially in their batting order. Meg Lanning, the backbone of the team, accumulated 358 runs in just 8 games, averaging 51.14. Alongside her, Ella Hayward was phenomenal, topping the charts with 446 runs in 12 matches while also proving lethal with the ball by picking up 21 wickets. This dual impact makes her one of the most crucial players in the lineup.

Nicole Faltum added further depth with 438 runs, providing stability in the middle order. With this trio firing, Victoria’s batting looks solid. In the bowling department, Sophie Day (19 wickets) and Georgia Prestwidge (11 wickets) were consistent contributors, giving captain Meg Lanning plenty of options. Tayla Vlaeminck’s pace and Molly Strano’s experience further strengthen the attack.

At Junction Oval, Victoria thrives with a superior record, making them clear favorites at home. With a balanced lineup of young talent and experienced campaigners, they will aim to dismantle NSW’s batting early and set the tone for a successful campaign.

New South Wales Breakers Women Preview

New South Wales Breakers Women enter this fixture as defending champions after clinching last season’s WNCL title. In the final, they displayed nerves of steel by defending a modest 216, winning by 21 runs against Queensland. The team banks on its strong batting unit, led by Tahlia Wilson, who was outstanding last season with 667 runs in 13 games at an average of 55.58. Anika Learoyd was equally impressive, scoring 577 runs, forming a formidable opening duo.

Their middle order, featuring Katie Mack and Erin Burns, provides stability and acceleration when needed. Burns also contributes with the ball, making her an all-round asset. On the bowling front, Hannah Darlington remains the strike weapon with new ball breakthroughs, while Lauren Cheatle and Maitlan Brown add variety with pace and swing. Sam Bates brings left-arm spin to tie down opponents in the middle overs.

Despite their championship pedigree, NSW struggles at Junction Oval, winning only 2 of their last 10 games against Victoria. To overcome this, their bowlers must execute plans against Victoria’s strong batting lineup, while their top-order batters must provide a solid foundation.

Squads

Victoria Women Squad: Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Ella Hayward, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Sophie Reid, Molly Strano, Tayla Vlaeminck.

New South Wales Breakers Women Squad: Sam Bates, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Hannah Darlington, Tara French, Elsa Hunter, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Tahlia Wilson.

Probable Playing XI

Victoria Women: Sophie Day, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Ella Hayward, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Sophie Reid, Molly Strano, Tayla Vlaeminck.

New South Wales Breakers Women: Sam Bates, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Hannah Darlington, Tara French, Elsa Hunter, Anika Learoyd, Katie Mack, Tahlia Wilson.

Fantasy Team XI

Captain: Ella Hayward
Vice-Captain: Tahlia Wilson

👉 Avoidable Players: Elsa Hunter (inexperienced at this level), Rhys McKenna (inconsistent returns).

Favorite Team in Today’s Match

Victoria Women hold the edge in this fixture. Their dominance at Junction Oval is undeniable, winning 8 out of 10 matches against NSW Women at this ground. With players like Ella Hayward, Meg Lanning, and Nicole Faltum, they boast a formidable batting lineup that has consistently troubled opposition bowlers. Their bowling attack is equally strong with Sophie Day and Tayla Vlaeminck leading the charge. Meanwhile, New South Wales, though defending champions, have struggled in Melbourne. Their top order will need to fire under pressure to reverse the trend. Considering the home advantage, depth in both batting and bowling, and superior head-to-head record at this venue, Victoria Women are the favorites to win today’s match.

Pitch Report

Junction Oval usually produces balanced wickets. The average first innings score here in WNCL is around 243 runs. Batters enjoy stroke play early, but spinners play a big role in the middle overs. A score above 230 will be competitive.

Weather Report

Melbourne’s weather on matchday is expected to be cool and partly cloudy with temperatures around 19°C. No major rain interruptions are expected.

Toss Prediction

The toss could be crucial. Teams batting first have enjoyed success at Junction Oval. Expect NSW to opt for batting first if they win the toss.

Toss Winner Prediction: New South Wales Breakers Women

Score Prediction

• If Victoria Women Bat First: 224+ Runs
• If New South Wales Breakers Women Bat First: 221+ Runs

Match Prediction

Winner: Victoria Women Will Win

Also, once the toss takes place, we might mODI WNCLfy the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.

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