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Match Preview And Pre-Toss Note
MS W vs SS W Dream11 Prediction covers Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women in WBBL|12 Match 12. The match is on Friday, 6 November 2026. It starts at 7:10 PM AEDT at Junction Oval, Melbourne. That is 8:10 AM GMT and 1:40 PM IST. The official Cricket Australia match centre confirms the date and venue. The Melbourne Stars fixture lists the 7:10 PM AEDT start.
Melbourne Stars Women have one win and two losses in the 2026 tournament. Sydney Sixers Women have won both of their completed matches. The Sixers also have the latest big score in this fixture window after Ashleigh Gardner made 124 against Hobart, as recorded in the official WBBL|12 match report.
This is a pre-toss article. The final XIs, toss, weather, and match-day changes were not confirmed by the 4 November late-evening IST cutoff. Maddy Darke is unavailable for the full WBBL|12 tournament with a leg injury. Grace Lyons was named as a replacement option in the Sixers squad update. Check the toss before using an MS W vs SS W Hero11 team or an MS W vs SS W Fantasy team.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, 12th T20 |
| Series | Womens Big Bash League, 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Time | 1:40 PM IST, 8:10 AM GMT, 7:10 PM AEDT |
| Status | Final playing XIs not confirmed at the cutoff. The official match centre still shows both teams as “Team to be announced”. |
Team Form
Melbourne Stars Women Recent WBBL|12 Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 4/192 vs 8/174 | WIN by 18 runs |
| 31 Oct 2026 | Adelaide Strikers Women | 164 chasing 2/185 | LOSS by 21 runs |
| 2 Nov 2026 | Perth Scorchers Women | 109 vs 9/124 | LOSS by 15 runs |
The Stars began with a strong home win. Their last two games were losses. Their 2 November match at Junction Oval produced a low total and a two-paced surface, so the latest result does not support a fixed high-scoring assumption. The Perth match report records the 109 and 124/9 scores.
Sydney Sixers Women Recent WBBL|12 Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2026 | Brisbane Heat Women | Heat 5/154; Sixers chased 155 | WIN by 4 wickets, last ball |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Hobart Hurricanes Women | 8/196 vs 109 | WIN by 87 runs |
The Sixers are unbeaten. Ellyse Perry made 58 in the chase against Brisbane. Ashleigh Gardner then made 124 and took three wickets against Hobart. Those performances show current involvement, but they do not confirm the 6 November XI. See the Brisbane match report and Hobart match report for the score evidence.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
Junction Oval has produced two very different WBBL|12 matches before this fixture. The Stars made 192/4 against Hobart on 29 October. Perth then made 9/124 and bowled the Stars out for 109 on 2 November.
The Perth report described a two-paced deck. Sophie Day, Charlie Dean, and Maisy Gibson used spin and variation effectively. The sample is small. No verified 2026 average score is used here.
For fantasy planning, start with top-order batters and all-rounders who can score in more than one discipline. Add wicket-taking spinners or change-of-pace bowlers when the final XI is known. The MS W vs SS W best Dream11 team should change if the surface or team sheet changes.
Head-To-Head
The latest five completed meetings listed before this match give Sydney Sixers Women three wins and Melbourne Stars Women two wins. The list includes four WBBL meetings and one 2024 T20 Spring Challenge match. Sydney won the latest listed meeting on 3 December 2025 by 16 runs. The ESPN scorecard listing supports this scoped five-match count.
This is a scoped five-match count. It is not an all-time record. It also does not override the 2026 form or the final team news.
Probable Playing XIs — Not Confirmed
These are editorial XIs from the 2026 squad preview and match reports. They are not team announcements. The Sixers wicketkeeper slot is especially open because Maddy Darke is injured for the tournament. Grace Lyons is a replacement wicketkeeper option. Alice Capsey can also keep when required, but her role for this match is not confirmed. The Cricket Australia WBBL|12 series page and Sixers squad update are the relevant official roster sources.
Melbourne Stars Women Probable XI
- Meg Lanning (C)
- Rhys McKenna
- Amy Jones (WK)
- Annabel Sutherland
- Dani Gibson
- Charlie Dean
- Zoe Samuel
- Kim Garth
- Maisy Gibson
- Georgia Prestwidge
- Sophie Day
Sydney Sixers Women Probable XI
- Sophia Dunkley
- Ellyse Perry
- Alice Capsey
- Amelia Kerr
- Ashleigh Gardner (C)
- Erin Burns
- Grace Lyons (WK)
- Caoimhe Bray
- Lauren Cheatle
- Sarah Coyte
- Courtney Sippel
Both lists remain provisional. Maitlan Brown, Elsa Hunter, Frankie Nicklin, and other named squad players remain possible changes. Remove anyone not named at the toss. The official match centre is the scorecard and final-team page to check.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
These are editorial scenario drafts, not confirmed teams. Replace any player who is not in the final XI.
Team 1: Stars Top-Order Start
Melbourne’s top order uses the home surface well, while Sydney’s captain adds two-skill cover.

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WK: Amy Jones
BAT: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sophia Dunkley
AR: Annabel Sutherland, Charlie Dean, Ashleigh Gardner
BOWL: Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte
Captain: Meg Lanning · Vice-Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
Risk: The seven-player Stars build needs their senior batters to convert starts.
Team 2: Sixers Chase Core
Sydney’s strong chase group leads, with Stars pace and spin used as the wicket-taking cover.

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WK: Grace Lyons
BAT: Meg Lanning, Sophia Dunkley, Elsa Hunter
AR: Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Amelia Kerr
BOWL: Kim Garth, Sophie Day, Georgia Prestwidge, Lauren Cheatle
Captain: Ashleigh Gardner · Vice-Captain: Sophia Dunkley
Risk: Grace Lyons must be selected to keep, and Elsa Hunter is not a confirmed XI pick.
Team 3: All-Rounder Balance
Both teams contribute multi-skill players before the spinners attack the middle overs.

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WK: Amy Jones
BAT: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sophia Dunkley
AR: Annabel Sutherland, Amelia Kerr, Erin Burns
BOWL: Maisy Gibson, Georgia Prestwidge, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte
Captain: Annabel Sutherland · Vice-Captain: Amelia Kerr
Risk: This balanced build has fewer specialist top-order options if an early collapse develops.
Team 4: Sixers Middle-Overs Pressure
Sydney’s all-rounders drive the middle overs, while the Stars pair of spinners supplies a counter.

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WK: Grace Lyons
BAT: Meg Lanning, Sophia Dunkley, Elsa Hunter
AR: Dani Gibson, Ashleigh Gardner, Amelia Kerr
BOWL: Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Courtney Sippel, Sarah Coyte
Captain: Meg Lanning · Vice-Captain: Amelia Kerr
Risk: Seven Sixers selections leave this team exposed if the Stars win the powerplay battle.
Team 5: Pace And Power Mix
Top-order runs combine with seam options from both clubs in a higher-variance match script.

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WK: Amy Jones
BAT: Meg Lanning, Sophia Dunkley, Elsa Hunter
AR: Annabel Sutherland, Charlie Dean, Ashleigh Gardner
BOWL: Kim Garth, Lauren Cheatle, Courtney Sippel, Sarah Coyte
Captain: Sophia Dunkley · Vice-Captain: Charlie Dean
Risk: The team depends on two unconfirmed keeper paths and enough death-overs bowling.
Team 6: Spin And Chase Cover
A chase is built around the openers, with all-rounders and spin covering the changing Junction Oval pace.

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WK: Grace Lyons
BAT: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sophia Dunkley
AR: Dani Gibson, Amelia Kerr, Erin Burns
BOWL: Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte
Captain: Amelia Kerr · Vice-Captain: Rhys McKenna
Risk: The scenario needs the spinners to bowl enough overs and Grace Lyons to be named behind the stumps.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Ashleigh Gardner: She leads the Sixers and has already made 124 plus three wickets in WBBL|12. That is recent match evidence. The risk is that a new surface or a changed batting order may reduce her involvement.
Annabel Sutherland: She made 57 and took three wickets in the Stars’ opening win. Her batting position and bowling use still depend on the XI and match plan.
Meg Lanning: She made 71 in the opening game and 41 against Perth. Her top-order role gives her a clear route to points if Melbourne bat well. The risk is the Stars’ recent low total at this venue.
Amelia Kerr: Her all-round role can suit a match where the Junction Oval surface changes pace. Her final selection and bowling workload must be checked.
For an MS W vs SS W Fantasy team, treat these as conditional C and VC ideas. Confirm the team sheet first. Captain choice remains conditional until the XI is announced.
Top 3 Player Battles
Meg Lanning vs Lauren Cheatle: Lanning is a top-order batter. Cheatle is a left-arm pace option. The early overs may decide whether Lanning can build another long innings.
Ashleigh Gardner vs Sophie Day: Gardner attacks spin and can change a game with the ball. Day’s left-arm spin was part of the Stars’ successful plan against Perth. The contest may shape the middle overs.
Annabel Sutherland vs Amelia Kerr: Both offer batting and bowling value. Their influence may grow if the match needs control after the powerplay.
These are role-based matchups. No invented career record is used.
Top Players To Look Out For
- Meg Lanning: The Stars captain has been among Melbourne’s main top-order run sources in the opening games.
- Annabel Sutherland: She contributes with bat and ball and made 57 in the Stars’ first match.
- Ellyse Perry: She made 58 in the Sixers’ last-ball chase against Brisbane.
- Sophie Day: Her left-arm spin was effective on the recent two-paced Junction Oval surface.
- Alice Capsey: She can add batting, off-spin, and wicketkeeping options, but her exact role is not confirmed.
Ashleigh Gardner’s recent 124 and three wickets are covered in the captain section above to avoid repeating the same figures here.
Match Winner Prediction
Sydney Sixers Women have the stronger early 2026 record and the latest momentum. Melbourne Stars Women have home-ground knowledge and a top order that has already produced a 192 total at Junction Oval.
The early editorial lean is Sydney Sixers Women, especially if Gardner, Perry, and Kerr are all named. The lean becomes weaker if Sydney’s wicketkeeper or overseas combination changes. This is a conditional view, not a promise of the result.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Is The MS W vs SS W Match?
The match is on Friday, 6 November 2026. It starts at 1:40 PM IST, or 7:10 PM AEDT in Melbourne. Check the official Cricket Australia match centre for the fixture listing.
Where Will The MS W vs SS W Match Be Played?
The match will be played at Junction Oval in Melbourne. The venue is listed on the official match centre.
Is The MS W vs SS W Playing XI Confirmed?
No. The official match centre still lists both teams as “Team to be announced” at the article cutoff. Maddy Darke is unavailable for the tournament, while Grace Lyons is a replacement wicketkeeper option based on the Sixers squad update. That earlier update does not confirm the 6 November XI.
What Is The MS W vs SS W Best Dream11 Team?
There is no final team before the toss. Use the six scenarios as a starting point, then remove every player who is not named. A sensible draft begins with top-order batters, all-rounders, and bowlers suited to the confirmed Junction Oval conditions.
