The match will be played at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.
Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will lock horns with Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) in Match 12 of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Friday, November 6.
Annabel Suntherland's Stars side have started the season with a win and two losses in their three matches. They won their opening game against the Hurricanes before being beaten by the Adelaide Strikers and Perth Scorchers. They will be looking to return to winning ways.
The Sixers have won two games from the two they have played, starting the season with a perfect record. Ashleigh Gardner's side will be looking to extend that run and pick up an early run of dominance with their star-studded squad.
MS W vs SS W: Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, Match 12, Women's Big Bash League 2026 |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Date & Time (IST) | Friday, November 6, 1:40 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Eurosport (TV) & FanCode (App & Website) |
Junction Oval, Melbourne Pitch Report
The Junction Oval has seen a balanced surface in the two games played so far, with enough help for the seamers and spinners, but with batters also able to score runs freely. The pitch is expected to stay true throughout the contest, with no significant demons in the surface.
MS W vs SS W: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 22 |
| MS Won | 11 |
| SS Won | 11 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 18, 2015 |
| Most recent Fixture | December 03, 2025 |
MS W vs SS W: Predicted Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars Women (MS W):
Meg Lanning (c), Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Naomi Stalenberg, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Georgia Prestwidge, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day
Sydney Sixers Women (SS W):
Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Melie Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Alice Capsey (wk), Eva Ragg, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Caoimhe Bray, Frankie Nicklin
Probable Top Performers from MS W vs SS W
Probable Best Batter: Ashleigh Gardner
The Sixers skipper was at her belligerent best in the previous clash against the Hurricanes, rescuing her side from an early collapse with a stunning century. She scored 124 off 60 balls, hitting ten fours and nine sixes in her innings. She will be looking to continue that stellar form into the clash.
Probable Best Bowler: Annabel Sutherland
The Stars skipper has been in fine form across the three games of the season, taking four wickets. Sutherland will be looking to continue her brilliant bowling run against the strong batting lineup of the Sixers.
Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match, Sixers to hold the edge
Match Information
Second To Bat
175-185
Second To Bat
170-180
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