Sydney Sixers (SS W) are set to face Melbourne Stars (MS W) in match 34 of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL 2025), to be played at the Drummoyne Oval in Sydney, on Wednesday, December 03. This will be the second time these two teams will be up against each other this season, with the first being won by the Stars by 111 runs via the DLS method.
The Ashleigh Gardner-led team currently finds themselves in the third position on the points table. The Sixers have managed to win four out of the seven
matches played so far. With nine points and a negative NRR of 0.341 under their belt, the team will be coming into this fixture with a win over the Sydney Thunder.
On the other hand, the Stars have had an exceptional campaign so far, as they are in the second spot with 11 points under their belt, with five wins and two defeats. Meanwhile, the team's previous game ended with them losing at the hands of Hobart Hurricanes.
SS W vs MS W Match Details
| Match | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, Match 34, WBBL 2025 |
| Venue | Drummoyne Oval in Sydney |
| Date & Time (IST) | Wednesday, December 03, 10:10 AM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Star Sports Network Channels and JioHotstar (app and website) |
Drummoyne Oval, Sydney Pitch Report
The Drummoyne Oval is expected to provide a decent pitch for batting. However, bowlers will also get some purchase if they assess the conditions and bowl accordingly. The powerplay overs will be crucial for both teams when they are going to bat. Scoring quick runs when the field restrictions are in place could be advantageous.
SS W vs MS W Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 21 |
| Sydney Sixers Women Won | 10 |
| Melbourne Stars Women Won | 11 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 18, 2015 |
| Most-recent Fixture | November 20, 2025 |
SS W vs MS W Predicted Playing XIs
Sydney Sixers Women (SS W):
Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy(w), Ashleigh Gardner(c), Amelia Kerr, Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Erin Burns, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Kua, Lauren Cheatle
Melbourne 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 Day
Probable Top Performers from SS W vs MS W
Probable Best Batter: Meg Lanning
Melbourne Stars' veteran batter Meg Lanning has made 409 runs in nine matches at an average of 68.16 so far. She is currently second in the tally of leading run-scorers and has played a crucial role for the team so far. Lanning will once again look to take on the opposition bowling attack and give the Stars a solid start.
Probable Best Bowler: Ashleigh Gardner
Sydney Sixers' skipper Ashleigh Gardner could be the bowler to watch out for in the match against Melbourne Stars. She has bagged 11 wickets from six games in WBBL 2025 at an economy rate of 7.72. The 28-year-old is in good touch, and her spell will be crucial in the coming game as she will look to give her team some important wickets in the middle overs.
Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match
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.
