Match 17 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 brings an exciting face-off as Sydney Sixers Women (SS W) meet Melbourne Stars Women (MS W) at North Sydney Oval on Thursday, November 20. Both teams enter this contest with very different starts to their season.
The Sixers are off to a strong campaign, sitting third on the points table with two wins from three matches. Led by Ashleigh Gardner, the team will be keen to continue building momentum and secure another victory at home.
The Stars, meanwhile, are placed sixth with one win, one loss and one abandoned game. Annabel Sutherland’s side will hope to start fresh, correct their early-season inconsistencies and put up a better show in this crucial encounter.
SS W vs MS W – Match Details
- Match: Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, Match 17
- Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney
- Date & Time: Thursday, November 20, 01:40 PM IST
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network
- Streaming: JioCinema / Hotstar
Pitch Report – North Sydney Oval
The pitch at North Sydney Oval is usually friendly to batters, offering good bounce and value for shots. High scores are quite common and teams often prefer bowling first to chase with clarity.
The average first-innings score here is around 151, and batters who settle in early can make it count.
Head-to-Head Record: SS W vs MS W
| Stats | Value |
| Matches Played | 20 |
| Sydney Sixers Women Wins | 10 |
| Melbourne Stars Women Wins | 10 |
| No Result/Tied | 0 |
| First Meeting | 18 December 2015 |
| Latest Meeting | 08 November 2024 |
Nothing separates these two sides historically, making this clash even more exciting.
Predicted Playing XIs
Sydney Sixers Women (SS W):
Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy (wk), Ashleigh Gardner (c), Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Mathilda Carmichael, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle, Lauren Kua
Melbourne Stars Women (MS W):
Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day
Probable Top Performers
Best Batter – Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning has been in superb touch, scoring 153 runs in her first three innings this season. She will be the backbone of the Stars’ batting unit and is expected to play another key knock.
Best Bowler – Caoimhe Bray
Sixers’ youngster Caoimhe Bray has been brilliant with the ball. With six wickets in three matches at an impressive economy of 4.57, she remains a major threat for the Stars.
Match Prediction
Based on conditions and recent patterns, the team bowling first holds a slight advantage in this match.
Additional Match Insights
Predicted Scores (Team Batting Second)
Sydney Sixers Women (SS W):
- Powerplay: 35–40
- Total: 145–150
Melbourne Stars Women (MS W):
- Powerplay: 40–45
- Total: 150–160
Win Probability
- SS W: 50%
- MS W: 50%
Both teams look evenly matched on paper, setting up an exciting contest.
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