Perth Scorchers Women (PS) will face Melbourne Stars Women (MS) in Match 16 of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on Sunday, November 8. Perth Scorchers have enjoyed an excellent start to the tournament, winning all three of their matches and sitting second on the points table. They will look to continue their winning momentum and register their fourth consecutive victory. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars have struggled for consistency, winning just one of their four matches. They will be eager to bounce back and improve their position in the standings.
Beth Mooney will be a key player for Perth Scorchers. She has scored 155 runs in three matches and will look to continue her impressive form. With the ball, Alana King has been outstanding, taking eight wickets in three innings. Her variations and spin bowling could prove crucial against the Stars.
Pitch Report
The North Sydney Oval surface is generally favourable for batters, with its shorter boundaries providing plenty of scoring opportunities. The flat pitch is expected to offer limited assistance to bowlers, making it important for them to maintain tight lines and lengths. Batters who settle in early could play a major role in determining the outcome of the match.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 24
Perth Scorchers Won: 14
Melbourne Stars Won: 10
Predicted Playing XIs
Perth Scorchers Women: Katie Mack, Beth Mooney (C) (WK), Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar.
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.