Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women clash in the 17th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 promises an exciting contest at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney. The match will witness two teams with contrasting starts in the tournament.
The Sixers Women have started strongly with two wins out of three games and a healthy net run rate, showcasing depth in batting with key players like Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, and Alyssa Healy. Their bowling attack, led by Ashleigh Gardner and Maitlan Brown, has been effective in controlling opposition scoring. The Sixers are playing at home in familiar conditions with the pitch at North Sydney Oval known for being batting-friendly and conducive to high-scoring matches, although spinners tend to have control in the middle overs.
The Stars Women, on the other hand, have had a mixed start with just one win, one loss, and a no-result in their first three outings. Their key batters Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland will be pivotal if they want to challenge the Sixers. Their bowling has seen contributions from Sophie Day, Kim Garth, and Maisy Gibson, but overall, the Stars will need a more cohesive performance to turn their fortunes around, especially away from home.
SS-W vs MS-W, WBBL 2025: Match details
- Date and Time: November 20; 01:40 pm IST/ 08:10 am GMT/ 07:10 pm Local
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
SS-W vs MS-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 18| Sydney Sixers won: 10 | Melbourne Stars won: 08 | No result: 00
North Sydney Oval Pitch Report
The North Sydney Oval pitch is renowned for its batting-friendly nature, offering consistent bounce and a fast outfield that rewards stroke play. The surface typically allows batters to play their shots with confidence, making high scores common, especially under lights. However, spinners and clever change-ups from seamers often come into play during the middle overs as the pitch grips slightly with use. Chasing teams have generally enjoyed success at this venue due to the way dew settles later in the evening, aiding stroke-making. Expect a quick-paced contest with plenty of boundaries throughout the game.
Squads
Sydney Sixers: Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Amelia Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Emma Manix-Geeves (wk), Mathilda Carmichael, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle, Courtney Sippel, Elsa Hunter, Lauren Kua
Melbourne Stars: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid
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SS-W vs MS-W, WBBL 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Sydney Sixers Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Melbourne Stars Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
- Melbourne Stars Women’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Melbourne Stars Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Sydney Sixers Women’s powerplay score: 55-65
- Sydney Sixers Women’s total score: 190-200
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
