WBBL 2026: Match 24, ST W vs MS W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women?

Sydney Thunder Women (ST W) take on Melbourne Stars Women (MS W) in match No. 24 of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney on Monday, November 16.

Phoebe Litchfield-led Sydney Thunder have played five matches so far, winning two and losing three. They are placed at No. 6 on the points table and are currently on a three-match losing streak, which the would desperately want to end.

Meg Lanning's Melbourne Stars have played six matches this season and have had a woeful campaign so far. They won their first game but have lost six in a row since then. The Stars find themselves at No. 7, only above the Hobart Hurricanes.

ST W vs MS W Match Details

Drummoyne Oval, Sydney Pitch Report

From the first few games hosted at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney in the WBBL 2026, it is evident that the surface is excellent for batting. The captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first, as defending totals can be difficult on these high-scoring tracks.

ST W vs MS W Head-to-Head Record

ST W vs MS W Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Thunder Women (ST W):

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.

Probable Top Performers from ST W vs MS W

Probable Best Batter: Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning has played six matches so far and scored 254 runs at an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 121.53. The right-handed batter will look to set the foundation at the top of the order for the Melbourne Stars on Monday.

Probable Best Bowler: Annabel Sutherland

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match