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Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, 2nd Match, Women's Big Bash League 2026 

Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, 2nd Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2026 

The 2nd Match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 between the Melbourne Stars Women and the Hobart Hurricanes Women has not started yet. The match is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Thursday, 29 October 2026. 

Match Details

  • Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia
  • Time: 7:10 PM Local Time (AEDT) / 1:40 PM IST / 8:10 AM GMT
  • Broadcast/Streaming (India): Hotstar 

Team squads with their playing role 

The full squad lists for the Melbourne Stars Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women for their opening match of the 2026 Women’s Big Bash League, categorized by their primary playing roles:

Melbourne Stars Women Squad

Batters
PlayerPlaying Role
Meg Lanning (Captain)Batter
Naomi StalenbergBatter
All-Rounders
PlayerPlaying Role
Kim GarthAll-rounder
Dani GibsonAll-rounder (Overseas – England)
Rhys McKennaAll-rounder
Wicket-Keepers
PlayerPlaying Role
Amy JonesWicket-keeper (Overseas – England)
Bowlers
PlayerPlaying Role
Charlie DeanOff-spinner (Overseas – England)
Sophie DayLeft-arm spinner
Maisy GibsonLeg-spinner
Carly LeesonMedium-fast
Georgia PrestwidgeMedium-fast
Tia DavidgeBowler

Hobart Hurricanes Women Squad

The Hobart Hurricanes Women squad features a mix of experienced batters, versatile all-rounders, wicket-keepers, and specialist bowlers. The team combines international players with local talent across different roles.
Batters
PlayerRole / Details
Maddy GreenBatter (New Zealand)
Rachel TrenamanBatter
All-Rounders
PlayerRole / Details
Chamari AthapaththuAll-rounder (Overseas – Sri Lanka)
Nicola CareyAll-rounder
Heather GrahamAll-rounder
Chinelle HenryAll-rounder (Overseas – West Indies)
Ruth JohnstonAll-rounder
Ella HaywardAll-rounder
Wicket-keepers
PlayerRole / Details
Lizelle LeeWicket-keeper
Kate PelleWicket-keeper
Bowlers
PlayerRole / Details
Linsey SmithLeft-arm spinner (Overseas – England)
Molly StranoOff-spinner
Lauren SmithOff-spinner
Hayley Silver-HolmesMedium-fast
Amy SmithLeg-spinner
Callie WilsonBowler

Match Winner Prediction

The Hobart Hurricanes Women are the favorites to win the match. Multiple advanced statistical models and predictive algorithms place the win probabilities as follows:

Win Probability Breakdown

The win probability estimates give the Hobart Hurricanes Women an advantage over the Melbourne Stars Women. The ranges show the possible winning chances provided for each team.

Hobart Hurricanes Women 57.6% – 63%
Estimated winning chance: 57.6% to 63%
Melbourne Stars Women 37% – 42.4%
Estimated winning chance: 37% to 42.4%
TeamMinimum ChanceMaximum Chance
Hobart Hurricanes Women57.6%63%
Melbourne Stars Women37%42.4%
Note: The bars use the midpoint of each team’s supplied probability range for visual comparison. The displayed ranges preserve the provided estimates; actual match outcomes may differ.

Head-to-Head Match Record

The overall head-to-head record in official T20 matches shows a clear historic advantage for the side from Tasmania: 

Overall Snapshot

The head-to-head record between Hobart Hurricanes Women and Melbourne Stars Women covers 23 matches. Hobart Hurricanes Women lead with 14 wins, while Melbourne Stars Women have recorded 8 wins. One match ended with no result or was abandoned.

MetricDetails
Total Matches Played23
Hobart Hurricanes Women Wins14
Melbourne Stars Women Wins8
No Result / Abandoned1

Match Day Forecast

The match day weather forecast for tomorrow, Thursday, 29 October 2026, at Junction Oval predicts excellent, uninterrupted playing conditions for the evening clash.

Weather Parameters at a Glance

Weather ElementExpected ValueImpact on Match
Match Time Temperature15°C to 17°CCool evening under the lights.
Chance of Rain0%No expected threat of rain delays or washouts.
Humidity71% to 77%Dew is highly likely to develop as the night progresses.
Wind Speed6 to 8 km/h (South-Southwest)Gentle breeze, with minimal impact on aerial hits.
General ConditionClear skies after a cloudy morningExpected good visibility under the venue lights.

Tactical Impact of the Forecast

The most critical factor for the captains at the toss will be the high humidity and anticipated dew during the second innings. As outfield moisture builds up at Junction Oval, gripping the white ball may become increasingly difficult for spinners like Sophie Day and Linsey Smith.

Consequently, the team winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and chase under the lights, as dew could make bowling and fielding more challenging in the second innings.

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.