Match 17: Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details

The Women’s Big Bash League 2025-26 rolls on with Match 17 featuring Sydney Sixers Women locking horns with Melbourne Stars Women, two sides eager to build momentum in the early stretch of the season. While both teams boast enough experience and flair to trouble any opposition, consistency has been the missing piece. The Sixers, powered by a solid top order, will look to assert dominance at home, whereas the Stars, who have shown glimpses of improvement, will aim for a statement win to climb up the table.

Squads:

Sydney Sixers Women’s Cricket Team

Claire Moore, Elsa Hunter, Frankie Nicklin, Lucy Finn, Mathilda Carmichael, Caoimhe Bray, Erin Burns, Lauren Kua, Emma Manix-Geeves, Kate Pelle, Courtney Sippel, Kate Peterson, Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr

Melbourne Stars Women’s Cricket Team

Meg Lanning, Ines McKeon, Indigo Noble, Danielle Gibson, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward, Mia Perrin, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Jasmine Kamboj, Kim Garth, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Amy Jones, Rhys McKenna

Players to watch out:

Sophia Dunkley

Sophia Dunkley has provided stability with the bat, compiling 110 runs with a very healthy average of 55.00. Her unbeaten 61 was a standout knock, showing she has the composure to bat through to the end and finish the job when the team needs it. She wasn’t just occupying the crease either; scoring at a strike rate of over 135 meant she kept the scoreboard ticking over quickly to keep the pressure on the bowlers.

Caoimhe Bray

Caoimhe Bray has had a spectacular run with the ball, snapping up 6 wickets despite only bowling 7 overs in total. Her figures of 4/15 are outstanding, but the real stat to watch is that strike rate of 7.00—she was effectively taking a wicket every single over she bowled. With an economy under 5 runs per over, she completely shut down the opposition while tearing right through their batting lineup.

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Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning showed exactly why she is such a dominant force, racking up 153 runs in just three innings to sit third on the run-scoring charts. Her massive average of 76.50 really stands out, largely thanks to that unbeaten 90 where she completely controlled the game. striking at a rate of 150, she didn’t just anchor the innings but pushed the pace aggressively, proving she’s still the master of the chase.

Kim Garth

Kim Garth was a tidy and effective option with the ball for the Stars, picking up 4 wickets across her three matches. Her best figures of 2/16 highlight her ability to keep things tight during key moments, and an economy rate of 6.85 is quite solid in this format. She managed to strike roughly every 10 balls she bowled, showing she can break partnerships without leaking too many runs in the process.

Pitch:

North Sydney Oval offers a flat, true pitch that is ideal for batting with small boundaries promoting high scores. Seamers may find early movement, but it gets easier for batters as the match progresses. Teams generally prefer batting first to take advantage of the surface. Expect a high-scoring contest if batters settle in early.

Weather:

The weather in Sydney on match day is expected to be breezy in the afternoon, with generally mild conditions throughout the day.

Fantasy Playing XI:

Lauren Cheatle, Maitlan Brown, Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr, Meg Lanning, Kim Garth, Marizanne Kapp, Annabel Sutherland, Amy Jones, Caoimhe Bray