The 12th Match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 will see Melbourne Stars Women take on Sydney Sixers Women at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on Friday, November 6, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 1:40 PM IST and will be played as a night game. Sydney Sixers have made a strong start to their campaign, winning both of their matches so far, while Melbourne Stars have one win from three games. With both sides at different points on the table, the upcoming contest will be important for their early-season progress. Fans will also be able to follow the match through the available broadcast and streaming platforms.

Sydney Sixers currently sit second in the points table with 4 points and a net run rate of +2.250 after two wins. Melbourne Stars have 2 points from three matches, with one win and two defeats, while their net run rate stands at -0.300. Stars began their campaign with an 18-run win over Hobart Hurricanes Women, but then lost to Adelaide Strikers Women by 21 runs and Perth Scorchers Women by 15 runs. Sydney Sixers, meanwhile, beat Brisbane Heat Women by four wickets before securing an 87-run win over Hobart Hurricanes Women. The two teams have also met 21 times in the WBBL, with Sixers holding a narrow advantage.
Squads:
Melbourne Stars Women’s Cricket Team
Sophie Day, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Dani Gibson, Maisy Gibson, Amy Jones, Meg Lanning, Carly Leeson, Rhys McKenna, Indigo Noble, Georgia Prestwidge, Zoe Samuel, Naomi Stalenberg, Annabel Sutherland
Sydney Sixers Women’s Cricket Team
Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Alice Capsey, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Sophia Dunkley, Elsa Hunter, Ashleigh Gardner, Melie Kerr, Grace Lyons, Frankie Nicklin, Ellyse Perry, Eva Ragg, Courtney Grace Sippel
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches Played – 21
- Melbourne Stars Women Wins – 10
- Sydney Sixers Women Wins – 11
- Tied – 0
- No Result – 0
Sydney Sixers Women have a narrow lead over Melbourne Stars Women in their overall Women’s Big Bash League record. The two teams have played 21 matches, with Stars winning 10 and Sixers taking 11 victories. There have been no tied games or matches ending without a result between the sides. Their last five meetings have also produced competitive results, with both teams winning matches during that period. Sixers won the most recent encounter by 16 runs on December 3, 2025, while Stars had won the previous meeting by 111 runs via the DLS method on November 20, 2025.
Where to Watch: Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women
Date – November 06, 2026
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Junction Oval, Melbourne, Australia
Fixtures and Results:
Melbourne Stars Women
|
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
| October 29, 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | Won by 18 runs |
| October 31, 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women | Lost by 21 runs |
| November 2, 2026 | Perth Scorchers Women | Lost by 15 runs |
| November 6, 2026 | Sydney Sixers Women | Upcoming |
| November 8, 2026 | Perth Scorchers Women | Upcoming |
| November 12, 2026 | Brisbane Heat Women | Upcoming |
| November 16, 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women | Upcoming |
| November 22, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women | Upcoming |
| November 26, 2026 | Sydney Sixers Women | Upcoming |
| November 28, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women | Upcoming |
Sydney Sixers Women
|
Date |
Opponent |
Result |
| October 30, 2026 | Brisbane Heat Women | Won by 4 wickets |
| November 1, 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | Won by 87 runs |
| November 6, 2026 | Melbourne Stars Women | Upcoming |
| November 8, 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women | Upcoming |
| November 12, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women | Upcoming |
| November 15, 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women | Upcoming |
| November 17, 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women | Upcoming |
| November 21, 2026 | Perth Scorchers Women | Upcoming |
| November 26, 2026 | Melbourne Stars Women | Upcoming |
| November 28, 2026 | Sydney Thunder Women | Upcoming |
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details:
|
Region |
TV Broadcaster |
Live Streaming |
| Australia | Fox Cricket (all matches); Channel 7 (20 selected regular-season matches and all finals) | Kayo Sports (all matches); 7plus (selected matches) |
| India | No TV broadcast | FanCode App and Website |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ (Sky Sport 4) | Sky Sport Now / Sky Go |
| United Kingdom and Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / TNT Sports via Discovery+ |
| United States of America | Willow TV | Willow.tv / Cricbuzz |