Match 17 of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 will see Sydney Sixers Women (SS W) taking on Melbourne Stars Women (MS W) at the North Sydney Oval in Sydney on Thursday, November 20. Both teams have had contrasting beginnings to this season.The Sydney-based team is currently placed third on the points tally, after winning two out of the three matches played so far. The Ashleigh Gardner-led team will be looking to strengthen their position in the standings with a win in the coming game.Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars hold the sixth spot, after registering one win, one loss, and the fixture against Adelaide Strikers ended without a result. The team will look to put their past performances behind their back and come fresh for this contest.ST W vs PS W Match DetailsNorth Sydney Oval, Sydney Pitch ReportThe surface at the North Sydney Oval is preferred by the batters. A high-scoring encounter could be quite a possibility on such a pitch, and opting to bowl first after winning the toss could be a viable decision. The average first innings score is 151. Batters should look to give themselves some time at the crease before going for the big shots at this venue.SS W vs MS W Head-to-Head RecordSS W vs MS W Predicted Playing XIsSydney Sixers Women (SS W):Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy(w), Ashleigh Gardner(c), Erin Burns, Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Mathilda Carmichael, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle, Lauren KuaMelbourne Stars Women (MS W):Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones(w), Annabel Sutherland(c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie DayProbable Top Performers from SS W vs MS WProbable Best Batter: Meg LanningMelbourne Stars’ Meg Lanning has started the ongoing season’s campaign with a bang. Having scored 153 runs in three innings, she could be expected to get her team off to another good start. A lot of things would depend on her shoulders when she leads the order with the bat.Probable Best Bowler: Caoimhe BrayYoung Sydney pacer, Caoimhe Bray, has been spot on with the manner in which she has performed with the ball. In three games, Bray has picked six wickets at an economy 4.57. The Sixers will once again back her and hope she continues her fine form in the coming game.Today’s Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the matchSydney Sixers WomenvsMelbourne Stars WomenWomen’s Big Bash LeagueMatch InformationvsDec 3, 2025Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, Sydney04:40 AMSecond To BatPowerplay: 35-40135-145Second To BatPowerplay: 40-45145-155Win ProbabilitySS-W 50%MS-W 50%Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.
