WBBL 2026: Match 19, MS W vs BH W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women?

The action continues in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 as the Melbourne Stars Women (MS W) and Brisbane Heat Women (BH W) in Match No. 19 of the tournament on Thursday, November 12, at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

The Melbourne Stars Women have been having a horrific campaign thus far in the WBBL with only a solitary win in five games. Their only win of the season came in their campaign opening clash against the Hobart Hurricanes Women, and since then they haven't tasted success. However, they will now be desperate to regroup and get back to winning ways.

The Brisbane Heat Women, on the other hand, have been decently satisfying with their run in the 2026 edition of the marquee event. Their four matches have resulted in the Brisbane-based franchise collecting four points from a couple of wins. Placed third on the points table currently, they won't be able to move up the ladder with a win on Thursday, but they will certainly be looking to strengthen their standing.

MS W vs BH W Match Details

Junction Oval, Melbourne: Pitch Report

The Junction Oval in Melbourne will be hosting the Match 19 between the Melbourne Stars and the Brisbane Heat, and the pitch here is expected to offer a well-balanced track with a good bounce. The surface here will be offering assistance for pace bowling, and the conditions will also allow for good movement with the new ball. Batters will have to set their eyes on before going all guns blazing. Any score beyond 170-180 range could be expected to be a winning total at the venue, and batting first could lead to a favourable result.

MS W vs BH W Head-to-Head Record

MS W vs BH W: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Stars Women

Meg Lanning (C), Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (WK), Annabel Sutherland, Naomi Stalenberg, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Georgia Prestwidge, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day

Brisbane Heat Women

Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Yastika Bhatia, Georgia Redmayne (C) (WK), Orla Prendergast, Lucy Hamilton, Annie O Neil, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Catherine White

MS W vs BH W: Probable Top Performers

Probable Best Batter: Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning has shown no signs of ageing despite being one of the oldest players taking part in the premier T20 tournament. Lanning has been the best batter for her side in terms of runs scored and third-best overall in the ongoing season, having accumulated 202 runs in just five innings at an astonishing average of 40.40. She will be looking to lead from the front once again.

Probable Best Bowler: Annabel Sutherland

Despite stellar efforts from Lanning and Annabel Sutherland, who has taken six wickets in the season, the Melbourne-based side hasn't been able to put together winning performances. Sutherland is expected to continue her job with the ball and provide crucial breakthroughs to her side while delivering at miserably economical rates.

Today's Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match