SS-W vs MS-W WBBL 2025, Pitch Report, Head to Head, Playing 11, AI Prediction

The 17th fixture of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 brings an exciting clash between Sydney Sixers Women and Melbourne Stars Women at the North Sydney Oval. With both teams featuring global superstars and a long-standing rivalry, this encounter promises to be one of the most thrilling contests of the tournament.

Match Details: SS-W vs MS-W

Detail	Information
Series	Women’s Big Bash League 2025
Match	Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, Match 17
Venue	North Sydney Oval
City	Sydney
Date & Time	20th November 2025, 1:40 PM IST
Toss	To be updated
Live Streaming	FanCode, JioHotstar

Match Preview

The Sydney Sixers enter this match with confidence after a convincing 24-run victory over the Sydney Thunder. Their disciplined bowling effort defended a total of 142, showcasing the team’s balance and ability to handle pressure. With experienced players like Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, and Ashleigh Gardner, the Sixers look well-settled and in strong form.

The Melbourne Stars, on the other hand, are coming off a four-wicket loss against the Melbourne Renegades. Despite posting 141, their bowlers couldn’t defend the total. With the likes of Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, and Marizanne Kapp, the Stars have the firepower but need more consistency to challenge a strong Sixers outfit.

Head-to-Head Records: SS-W vs MS-W

Team	Matches Won
Sydney Sixers Women	6
Melbourne Stars Women	4
No Result	0

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Weather & Pitch Report: North Sydney Oval, Sydney

Weather: Sydney is expected to be overcast with 35% chances of rain. Temperature may hover around 20°C, which could aid seam bowlers.
Pitch: North Sydney Oval offers early swing and seam movement, making batting tricky in the first few overs. However, the smaller boundaries mean set batters can accelerate quickly.
Average First Innings Score: ~140 runs.

Probable Playing 11:

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) Playing 11:

1. Ashleigh Gardner (c), 2. Ellyse Perry, 3. Sophia Dunkley, 4. Alyssa Healy (wk), 5. Maitlan Brown, 6. Erin Burns, 7. Mady Villiers, 8. Mathilda Carmichael, 9. Caoimhe Bray, 10. Lauren Kua, 11. Lauren Cheatle

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) Playing 11:

1. Annabel Sutherland (c), 2. Rhys McKenna, 3. Amy Jones (wk), 4. Meg Lanning, 5. Marizanne Kapp, 6. Danielle Gibson, 7. Kim Garth, 8. Sasha Moloney, 9. Georgia Prestwidge, 10. Maisy Gibson, 11. Sophie Day

Who Will Win Today’s Match? (AI Match Prediction)

Both teams are packed with talent, but the Sydney Sixers Women come into this match with stronger form and better balance in both departments. Their experienced core - featuring Perry, Healy, and Gardner - gives them a slight advantage in pressure situations.

However, the Melbourne Stars have match-winners like Sutherland, Kapp, and Lanning, making them dangerous opponents who can’t be written off.

AI Prediction: Sydney Sixers Women win this match of WBBL 2025 against Melbourne Stars Women.

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