Melbourne Stars Women face Hobart Hurricanes Women in WBBL|12 Match 2. The game is at Junction Oval, Melbourne, on Thursday, 29 October 2026. It starts at 1:40 PM IST.
This MS W vs HH W Dream11 Prediction is a pre-toss guide. The official teams are not out yet. Check the final XI, toss, app roles and credits before saving a team.
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Both teams enter after mixed warm-up form. Melbourne Stars Women lost to Melbourne Renegades Women by one run on 14 October. Hobart Hurricanes Women lost to the same side on 18 October. Hobart beat ACT Women earlier in the Spring Challenge.
Meg Lanning leads the Stars in WBBL|12. Hobart are the defending champions. Their captain is not confirmed in the checked sources. Danni Wyatt-Hodge is out of WBBL|12. Chamari Athapaththu is the latest Hobart replacement option.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women, 2nd Match |
| League | Weber WBBL |
| Date | Thursday, 29 October 2026 |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Start time | 1:40 PM IST |
| GMT | 8:10 AM GMT |
| Local time | 7:10 PM AEDT |
| Toss | Not known |
| Playing XIs | Not confirmed |
For the full season list, see the checked WBBL 12 schedule. The WBBL 12 squads page gives the wider roster list. A squad is not a match XI.
Melbourne Stars Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 October 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women | 179/6 | ✕ LOSS by 1 run |
| 6 December 2025 | Sydney Thunder Women | 66/6 in 10 overs | ✕ LOSS by 9 wickets, DLS |
The latest Stars game was a close loss. The older WBBL game was rain-reduced. It is not a normal 20-over comparison.
Hobart Hurricanes Women Team Form
| Date | Opponent | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 October 2026 | Melbourne Renegades Women | 129/8 | ✕ LOSS by 8 wickets |
| 12 October 2026 | ACT Women | 127/7 | ✓ WIN by 27 runs |
Hobart’s latest game ended in a loss. Their earlier game showed a better bowling finish. Both results are from the Spring Challenge.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
The inspected Junction Oval sample has two WBBL matches. One was a normal 20-over game. The other was cut to 10 overs by rain.
The normal game on 26 November 2025 ended 151/6 to 114. That small sample supports top-order batters and wicket-taking bowlers as conditional options.
The rain-reduced game ended 66/6 and 79/1. Do not use it as a normal pitch average. If the surface grips after the toss, spin can gain value. That is a toss-day condition, not a pitch promise. Recheck the live surface before selection.
Head-To-Head
The recent WBBL-only meetings give Melbourne Stars Women a 1-1 split. The scope covers two inspected 2025 games.
Stars won at Junction Oval on 26 November 2025. Amy Jones made 59. Sophie Day took four wickets. Hobart won at Bellerive Oval on 1 December 2025. That game used a rain-adjusted target.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge made 71 in the Hobart win. She is unavailable for WBBL|12. Spring Challenge matches are not included here.
Probable Playing XIs – Not Confirmed
The official match centre lists both teams as Team to be announced. These are candidate lists only.
Melbourne Stars Women Probable XI
Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones, Annabel Sutherland, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Indigo Noble, Georgia Prestwidge, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson and Sophie Day.
Hobart Hurricanes Women Probable XI
Lizelle Lee, Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ella Hayward, Chinelle Henry, Ruth Johnston, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Linsey Smith and Molly Strano.
Chamari Athapaththu is included as the latest reported replacement. Hobart’s captain is not confirmed. No player here is a confirmed XI selection.
Six Dream11 Scenario Teams
All six teams are editorial candidates. They use verified squad options. They do not claim app credits or final app roles. Check the app after the toss.
Team 1: Balanced Core
Balanced exposure with top-order batters and four wicket paths.
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WK: Amy Jones, Lizelle Lee
BAT: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Ruth Johnston
AR: Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey
BOWL: Sophie Day, Kim Garth, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano
Captain: Annabel Sutherland · Vice-Captain: Meg Lanning
Risk: The match XI may change the keeper and lower-order mix.
Team 2: Stars Batting Push
Stars control the powerplay and set the match pace.
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WK: Amy Jones, Lizelle Lee
BAT: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Carly Leeson
AR: Annabel Sutherland, Dani Gibson, Chamari Athapaththu
BOWL: Georgia Prestwidge, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano
Captain: Meg Lanning · Vice-Captain: Amy Jones
Risk: It needs Stars batters to control the powerplay.
Team 3: Hurricanes Matchup Reply
Hobart answer a Stars start through depth and matchups.
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WK: Amy Jones, Lizelle Lee
BAT: Indigo Noble, Ruth Johnston, Rachel Trenaman
AR: Dani Gibson, Nicola Carey, Chamari Athapaththu
BOWL: Maisy Gibson, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Linsey Smith
Captain: Nicola Carey · Vice-Captain: Amy Jones
Risk: It needs Hobart’s middle order to contribute.
Team 4: Pace And New Ball
Early wickets matter more than a high-scoring chase.
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WK: Amy Jones, Lizelle Lee
BAT: Naomi Stalenberg, Indigo Noble, Ruth Johnston
AR: Annabel Sutherland, Chinelle Henry
BOWL: Kim Garth, Georgia Prestwidge, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith
Captain: Amy Jones · Vice-Captain: Annabel Sutherland
Risk: A flat surface could reduce the pace-heavy edge.
Team 5: Spin And All-Round Control
If the surface grips, spin value meets all-round cover.
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WK: Amy Jones, Lizelle Lee
BAT: Carly Leeson, Naomi Stalenberg, Ruth Johnston
AR: Charlie Dean, Dani Gibson, Ella Hayward
BOWL: Sophie Day, Linsey Smith, Hayley Silver-Holmes
Captain: Sophie Day · Vice-Captain: Amy Jones
Risk: The script weakens if the surface does not grip.
Team 6: Replacement And Middle-Order Cover
Hobart’s replacement option changes a close middle order.
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WK: Amy Jones, Lizelle Lee
BAT: Rhys McKenna, Naomi Stalenberg, Ruth Johnston
AR: Dani Gibson, Nicola Carey, Chamari Athapaththu
BOWL: Georgia Prestwidge, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano
Captain: Amy Jones · Vice-Captain: Nicola Carey
Risk: Athapaththu’s final selection and role remain uncertain.
MS W vs HH W Dream11 Prediction Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Annabel Sutherland: She offers two scoring paths. Her verified roster role is all-rounder. Use her as captain only if both skills are active. The risk is an unclear workload.
Meg Lanning: She scored 52 in the latest inspected Stars Spring Challenge scorecard. Her risk is an early wicket against new-ball bowling.
Amy Jones: She made 59 in the last inspected Stars-Hurricanes WBBL meeting. Her selection and wicketkeeper role must be confirmed.
Sophie Day: She took 4/17 in that Junction Oval meeting. If the surface grips, she has a conditional captain case. The sample is small.
Nicola Carey: Her verified squad role gives two skill paths. Use her only if Hobart confirms those duties. Her risk is a reduced bowling or batting role.
Dani Gibson, Kim Garth and Charlie Dean remain player options. They are not C/VC picks in these cards. Their final roles and match workloads are still unconfirmed.
Toss-day repair checklist: Confirm the XI. Remove every non-starter. Check wicketkeeper labels. Check credits. Check batting order. Then review C/VC again.
Top 3 Player Battles
Amy Jones Against Hobart’s Bowling Options
Jones made 59 in the last Stars-Hurricanes meeting. Hobart have several bowling choices. This battle may shape the middle overs.
Lizelle Lee Against Stars’ New Ball
Lee is a wicketkeeper-batter and top-order option. Kim Garth and Annabel Sutherland can attack with pace. An early wicket would change Hobart’s plan.
Stars’ All-Rounders Against Hobart’s Middle Order
Sutherland, Dani Gibson and Charlie Dean offer varied skills. Carey, Hayward and Henry offer Hobart similar cover. Final roles are not confirmed.
Top Players To Look Out For
- Meg Lanning: She leads the Stars and scored 52 recently. Her risk is a new-ball wicket.
- Amy Jones: She made 59 in the last Stars-Hurricanes WBBL game. Confirm her final selection.
- Annabel Sutherland: She can affect both innings. Her workload is unknown.
- Sophie Day: She took 4/17 at Junction Oval. The sample is small.
- Lizelle Lee: She is a senior Hobart wicketkeeper-batter. Stars pace is a hard test.
- Nicola Carey: She offers batting and bowling value. Her role depends on the XI.
- Ella Hayward: She scored 14 in Hobart’s latest loss. She remains an all-round option.
- Chamari Athapaththu: She is the latest replacement option. Her role is not confirmed.
Match Winner Prediction
Melbourne Stars Women get a narrow editorial lean. They won the last completed WBBL meeting at Junction Oval. They also have home-ground context and a strong senior core.
The lean is not a certainty. Current evidence is thin. Hobart are defending champions. The final XI, toss and Athapaththu’s role could change this view.
FAQs
What Time Is MS W vs HH W In India?
The match starts at 1:40 PM IST on Thursday, 29 October 2026. It starts at 8:10 AM GMT and 7:10 PM AEDT.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. The official match centre lists both teams as Team to be announced. These are pre-toss candidates only.
What Is The Junction Oval Pitch Sample?
The inspected sample has two completed WBBL matches. One was full length. One was reduced to 10 overs by rain. No all-time average is claimed.
Who Replaces Danni Wyatt-Hodge For Hobart?
Chamari Athapaththu is the latest reported replacement option. Her final selection and match role are not confirmed.
