Sydney Sixers Women host Melbourne Stars Women at Drummoyne Oval in the 34th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025. The Sixers come off a thrilling Sydney derby win, beating the Thunder by six wickets with five balls remaining. Lauren Cheatle and Maitlan Brown each took two early wickets, leaving the Thunder three down by the end of the fourth over.
The Sixers have a deep, varied attack that includes Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner and Amelia Kerr. With the bat, Sophia Dunkley, Perry and Alyssa Healy remain the backbone, together scoring 154 of the team’s 176 runs in that chase.
The Stars had a harsh reality check in their previous game, bowled out for only 98 while chasing a revised target of 180 against the Hobart Hurricanes. They need more from the batters beyond their top three. Their attack remains solid, with Marizanne Kapp and Kim Garth sharing the new ball and Sophie Day and Annabel Sutherland providing energy and variation through the middle overs. With so much talent available, the Stars have the tools to respond strongly.