Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars Women Prediction & Preview – WBBL 2025, 34th Match
Match summary
Our preview of Sydney Sixers Women v Melbourne Stars Women at Drummoyne Oval: recent results, key players, likely XIs, pitch and weather notes.
Match details
| Match | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, 34th Match |
|---|---|
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Start time | 4:40 am GMT / 3:40 pm local |
| Venue | Drummoyne Oval, Sydney |
| Status | Played |
| Our pick | Melbourne Stars Women |
| Toss pick | Sydney Sixers Women |
Matches in this series
Match preview
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.
Drummoyne Oval offers a fairly balanced contest. Pace bowlers can extract some movement and bounce early, making the opening overs slightly tricky, then the surface settles and favours batters who build an innings. Spinners come into play if the pitch slows or bounce becomes variable. Winning teams often choose to chase, as batting second has been slightly more successful in recent T20s.
Warm, mostly clear conditions are expected for the afternoon, with temperatures of about 24–26°C and partly sunny skies. A gentle breeze is forecast and there is no significant chance of rain.
Expected scores
| Innings | Predicted | Actual |
|---|---|---|
| First innings | 145–165 | – |
| Second innings | 135–155 | – |
Melbourne Stars Women
The Stars have a talented squad and a strong new-ball pairing, and are likely to bounce back after a poor batting display.
Toss pick: Sydney Sixers Women
FAQ
How did Sydney Sixers Women win their last match?
They beat the Sydney Thunder by six wickets with five balls to spare, after Lauren Cheatle and Maitlan Brown took two wickets each early on.
What went wrong for Melbourne Stars Women last time?
They were bowled out for 98 chasing a revised 180 against Hobart Hurricanes and needed more from beyond their top three.
Who is our pick?
Our preview favours Melbourne Stars Women, with the Sixers expected to win the toss.
Probable XIs
Expected line-ups from our preview. c = captain, wk = wicketkeeper.
Sydney Sixers Women
- Sophia Dunkley
- Ellyse Perry
- Alyssa Healywk
- Ashleigh Gardner
- Maitlan Brown
- Amelia Kerr
- Mady Villiers
- Erin Burns
- Caoimhe Bray
- Lauren Kua
- Lauren Cheatle
Melbourne Stars Women
- Meg Lanning
- Rhys McKenna
- Amy Joneswk
- Annabel Sutherlandc
- Marizanne Kapp
- Danielle Gibson
- Kim Garth
- Sasha Moloney
- Georgia Prestwidge
- Maisy Gibson
- Sophie Day