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Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, 16th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2026

Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, 16th Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2026 

The 16th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 between the Perth Scorchers Women and Melbourne Stars Women is scheduled to play on Sunday, 8 November 2026, at 11:40 AM IST (5:10 PM local time) at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney. 

Match Context & Key Details

  • Venue: North Sydney Oval, Sydney.
  • Recent Meeting: The two teams faced off earlier this season on 2 November 2026 (Match 8), where the Perth Scorchers successfully defended 124 runs to win by 15 runs.
  • Expected Captains: Beth Mooney leads the Scorchers, while Meg Lanning captains the Stars.

Team squads with their playing role 

The complete squad lists for the Perth Scorchers Women and Melbourne Stars Women for the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League 2026 season, alongside their primary playing roles, are detailed below. 

Perth Scorchers Women Squad

The Scorchers are captained by Beth Mooney, carrying a well-balanced mix of dynamic all-rounders and key international talent.

Perth Scorchers Women Squad

The Scorchers are captained by Beth Mooney, carrying a well-balanced mix of dynamic all-rounders and key international talent.

Batters

PlayerPlaying Role
Katie MackBatter
Mikayla HinkleyBatter
Chloe PiparoBatter
Ines McKeonTop-order Batter

Wicketkeeper-Batter

PlayerPlaying Role
Beth Mooney (C)Wicketkeeper Batter

All-rounders

PlayerPlaying Role
Sophie DevineBatting Allrounder
Freya KempAllrounder
Ruby StrangeAllrounder
Taneale PeschelAllrounder

Bowling All-rounders

PlayerPlaying Role
Chloe AinsworthBowling Allrounder
Amy EdgarBowling Allrounder
Fatima SanaBowling Allrounder
Alana KingBowling Allrounder

Bowlers

PlayerPlaying Role
Lilly MillsBowler
Ebony HoskinBowler

Melbourne Stars Women Squad

Led by veteran batter Meg Lanning, the Stars’ squad features standout international options alongside a strong core of domestic all-rounders.

Melbourne Stars Women Squad

Led by veteran batter Meg Lanning, the Stars’ squad features standout international options alongside a strong core of domestic all-rounders.

Batters

PlayerPlaying Role
Meg Lanning (C)Top-order Batter

Wicketkeeper-Batters

PlayerPlaying Role
Amy JonesWicketkeeper Batter

All-rounders

PlayerPlaying Role
Naomi StalenbergAllrounder
Annabel SutherlandAllrounder
Kim GarthAllrounder
Carly LeesonAllrounder
Rhys McKennaAllrounder
Sophie DayAllrounder
Indigo NobleBowler/Allrounder

Bowling All-rounders

PlayerPlaying Role
Dani GibsonBowling Allrounder
Charlie DeanBowling Allrounder

Bowlers

PlayerPlaying Role
Maisy GibsonBowler
Georgia PrestwidgeBowler
Zoe SamuelBowler

Match Winner Prediction

The Perth Scorchers Women have a predicted winning probability of 53.7%, while the Melbourne Stars Women have a 46.3% chance of winning the match.
Perth Scorchers Women Melbourne Stars Women
Perth Scorchers Women: 53.7% Melbourne Stars Women: 46.3%

Head-to-Head Match Record

The Perth Scorchers Women hold the upper hand with 13 wins, compared to 10 wins for the Melbourne Stars Women out of 23 matches played between them in Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) history.

Head-to-Head Summary (WBBL History)

MetricPerth Scorchers WomenMelbourne Stars Women
Total Wins1310
Matches Won Batting First37
Matches Won Batting Second103
Highest Score173179
Lowest Score7891

Match Day Forecast

The match day forecast for Sunday, 8 November 2026, predicts mostly cloudy and windy conditions with a minor chance of light showers. A complete rain washout is highly unlikely for this fixture at North Sydney Oval.

Weather Breakdown (Local Time — Sydney)

Time of DayExpected ConditionsTemperaturePrecipitation ChanceWind Speed
Morning (11:00 AM)Partly Sunny / Clouds16°C~15%South at 25 mph
Afternoon (2:00 PM)Mostly Cloudy17°C~15%South at 26 mph
Match Time (5:10 PM)Partly Sunny / Windy18°C~5%South at 25 mph
Night (8:00 PM onwards)Partly Cloudy16°C~0%South at 25 mph

Key Impacts on Play

Rain Threat: The overall chance of rain drops significantly to under 5% by the time the first ball is bowled at 5:10 PM local time. The game should proceed without major interruptions.
Wind Factor: Strong southerly winds gusting up to 25–26 mph will be a major factor. Bowlers will look to utilize the crosswinds, while batters will have a distinct advantage hitting with the wind toward one side of the boundary.
Temperature: A cooler evening at 18°C means dew could play a minimal role later in the second innings, assisting the spin variations of Alana King and Charlie Dean.

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