Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will face Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) in Match 12 of WBBL 2026 at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Friday, November 6. The Stars have won one and lost two of their three matches so far. Captain Annabel Sutherland has been impressive with the ball, taking four wickets, and will look to continue her good form against the Sixers. The Stars will aim to bounce back after consecutive defeats. Meanwhile, the Sixers have made a perfect start, winning both their opening matches. Captain Ashleigh Gardner will look to extend their winning run after producing a brilliant century in the previous game against the Hurricanes. She smashed 124 off just 60 balls, including 10 fours and nine sixes.
Pitch Report:
Junction Oval has offered a balanced surface in the matches played so far, providing assistance to both pacers and spinners. Batters have also been able to score freely, making it a good surface for a competitive contest.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 22
Melbourne Stars Won: 11
Sydney Sixers Won: 11
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
Sydney Sixers Women: Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Melie Kerr, Ashleigh Gardner (c), Alice Capsey (wk), Eva Ragg, Erin Burns, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Caoimhe Bray, Frankie Nicklin