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Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, 12th Match, Women's Big Bash League 2026

Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, 12th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2026 

The 12th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 between the Melbourne Stars Women and the Sydney Sixers Women is scheduled to take place on Friday, 6 November 2026.

The game will be hosted at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Since the match has not yet begun, live scorecards are not available.

Match Details

  • Tournament: Women’s Big Bash League 2026 (WBBL|12)
  • Match: 12th Match
  • Date: Friday, 6 November 2026
  • Time: 7:10 PM Local Time | 1:40 PM IST | 8:10 AM GMT
  • Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne 

Team squads with their playing role 

The official squads and playing roles for the Melbourne Stars Women and Sydney Sixers Women ahead of their 12th WBBL 2026 match: 

Melbourne Stars Women Squad

Captain: Meg Lanning

Batters

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Meg Lanning (C)Top-order Batter

Wicket-Keepers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Amy Jones (WK)Wicketkeeper Batter

All-Rounders

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Annabel SutherlandAll-rounder
Sophie DayAll-rounder / Left-arm Orthodox
Charlie DeanBowling All-rounder
Kim GarthAll-rounder
Dani GibsonBowling All-rounder
Carly LeesonAll-rounder
Rhys McKennaAll-rounder
Naomi StalenbergAll-rounder
Indigo NobleBowler / All-rounder

Bowlers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Maisy GibsonBowler (Leg-spinner)
Georgia PrestwidgeBowler
Zoe SamuelBowler / Batting option

Sydney Sixers Women Squad

Captain: Ashleigh Gardner

Batters & Wicket-Keepers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Sophia DunkleyTop-order Batter
Elsa HunterTop-order Batter
Madeleine Darke (WK)Wicketkeeper Batter
Grace LyonsBatter / Reserve Wicketkeeper
Eva RaggBatter

All-Rounders

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Ashleigh Gardner (C)All-rounder
Ellyse PerryAll-rounder
Amelia KerrAll-rounder
Alice CapseyBatting All-rounder
Erin BurnsAll-rounder
Caoimhe BrayAll-rounder
Maitlan BrownBowler / All-rounder

Bowlers

Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Sarah CoyteBowler
Lauren CheatleBowler
Courtney SippelBowler
Frankie NicklinBowler (Leg-spinner) / Wicketkeeper

Match Winner Prediction

The Sydney Sixers Women are favourites against the Melbourne Stars Women based on the provided win probability projections.
Sydney Sixers Women 62.3% – 65%
Melbourne Stars Women 35% – 37.7%
Predicted Winner: Sydney Sixers Women

Head-to-Head Match Record

The all-time head-to-head match record between the Melbourne Stars Women and the Sydney Sixers Women reflects a highly competitive, neck-and-neck rivalry: 

Head-to-Head Match Record

Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women

Total Matches Played
23
Head-to-Head MetricSummary
Melbourne Stars Women Wins12
Sydney Sixers Women Wins11
Head-to-Head Record: 12–11
Melbourne Stars Women lead the rivalry by just one match.
A closely contested rivalry!

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for Friday, 6 November 2026 at the Junction Oval in Melbourne indicates ideal conditions for an uninterrupted T20 cricket fixture: 

🌤️ Weather Overview

Mostly cloudy to partly sunny conditions are expected during the day, transitioning into a clear or slightly overcast evening. No significant rain interruptions are anticipated.
Weather MetricForecast Details
General ConditionsPartly sunny to mostly cloudy
Evening ConditionsClear or slightly overcast
Maximum Temperature21°C (70°F)
Minimum Temperature10°C (50°F)
Match-Time Temperature14°C – 16°C
Chance of RainLess than 10%
Humidity54% – 70%
Wind Speed7 – 8 mph (11 – 13 km/h)
Wind DirectionWest / Southwest

🏏 Impact on the Match

1. Playing Conditions
Mostly cloudy skies and cool evening temperatures should provide comfortable conditions for players. The temperature around match time is expected to remain between 14°C and 16°C.

2. Rain Interruption Risk
With less than a 10% chance of precipitation, rain-related interruptions are unlikely. A complete match is expected under the forecast conditions.

3. Dew Factor
Humidity is expected to increase from around 54% to 70% as night falls.This could encourage dew formation on the outfield, potentially making the ball slippery for bowlers during the second innings.

4. Wind Conditions
Steady west/southwest breezes of 7–8 mph (11–13 km/h) are expected.These relatively gentle winds should have limited influence on aerial shots and bowling.

5. Toss Strategy
Increasing evening humidity and the possibility of dew could make chasing easier.Therefore, bowling first after winning the toss may be the preferred tactical option.

Overall Assessment:
Cool temperatures, minimal rain risk and potentially increasing dew make for favourable cricket conditions. The toss could play an important role in determining match strategy.

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