SS-W vs MS-W Match Preview

Melbourne Stars Women have started their season on a losing note. A frustrating run chase followed a superb bowling performance. MLS Women got out for 109 runs as they chased a 123-run target. Last year, the Sydney Sixers and Melbourne Stars faced off at the Junction Oval in Melbourne in the season opener. Stars Women won by just two runs while defending 165.

SS-W vs MS-W Match Details

Sydney Sixers-W vs Melbourne Stars-W – 9th Match, WBBL 2024

Venue: North Sydney Oval, North Sydney

Date & Time: 01st November 2024 at 01:45 PM IST 

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

SS-W vs MS-W Venue Stats

SS-W vs MS-W Pitch Report

The pitch is small, and the outfield is extremely fast. There isn't much for bowlers to work with, and both quick bowlers and spinners have struggled on this track.

SS-W vs MS-W Weather Report

It will be a warm evening, and we expect a batting-friendly wicket where fast bowlers will struggle. 

SS-W vs MS-W Last Five Matches

SS-W vs MS-W Head-to-Head Stats

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

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SS-W vs MS-W Probable Playing XIs:

Melbourne Stars-W Probable Playing XIs

Meg Lanning, Ines McKeon, Sophie Reid (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Tess Flintoff, Rhys McKenna, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson

Sydney Sixers-W Probable Playing XIs

Ellyse Perry (c), Hollie Armitage, Sarah Bryce (wk), Ashleigh Gardner, Elsa Hunter, Maitlan Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Caoimhe Bray, Courtney Sippel, Frankie Nicklin, Lauren Cheatle

Topmost Picks for SS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Sydney Sixers-W

• Ellyse Perry –  Ellyse Perry was their top-scorer last season with 557 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 143.
• Sophie Ecclestone – The right-arm bowler has 56 wickets in the competition with best bowling figures of three for 16.

Top Picks – Melbourne Stars-W

• Meg Lanning –  The veteran Australian batter is the most experienced player in the squad and was in form last season, amassing 284 runs in 11 innings at a strike rate of 120.
• Sophie Day – Day topped the team’s bowling charts with 27 wickets in 14 innings at an economy of 6.87. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for SS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Team:

Sarah Bryce, Ellyse Perry(C), Hollie Armitage, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, Marizanne Kapp(VC), Ashleigh Gardner, Kim Garth, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophie Day, Lauren Cheatle

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for SS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Team:

Sarah Bryce, Ellyse Perry, Caoimhe Bray, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland(VC), Marizanne Kapp, Ashleigh Gardner(C), Kim Garth, Sophie Ecclestone, Sophie Day, Lauren Cheatle

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner

Vice-captain – Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland

Wicketkeeper – Sarah Bryce

SS-W vs MS-W Probable Winners:

It is going to be a close contest between two evenly matched teams. However, there are a few major issues with both teams' batting lineups. Stars' middle order lacks consistency and experience, despite their solid bowling. The hosts have an a couple of in-form batters as well as some experienced players who need a big hit to get into a rhythm. The Sydney Sixers have a slightly stronger overall roster and will start as favorites in our match prediction. Considering the team combination, Sydney Sixers-W is expected to win this match.