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The eighth match of the WBBL at Junction Oval, Melbourne on 2nd November at 1:40 PM IST will feature Melbourne Stars Women facing Perth Scorchers Women.
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Captaincy Picks:
Annabel Sutherland – Melbourne Stars’ impressive all-rounder has scored 86 runs in two innings at 43.00 and claimed four wickets, contributing significantly with bat and ball. |
Beth Mooney – Perth Scorchers’ captain anchored the successful chase with an unbeaten 58 off 40 deliveries against Melbourne Renegades, striking nine boundaries. |
Top Picks:
Sophie Devine – Showcasing her powerful batting, the Perth Scorchers all-rounder smashed an unbeaten 47 off 32 balls and claimed one wicket against Melbourne Renegades. |
Meg Lanning – Melbourne Stars’ captain has accumulated 103 runs in two innings at 51.50, including a superb 71 against Hobart Hurricanes. |
Budget Picks:
Fatima Sana – The Pakistan all-rounder made an impressive start for Perth Scorchers, claiming two wickets for 27 runs in four overs against Melbourne Renegades. |
Amy Jones – Melbourne Stars’ experienced England wicketkeeper-batter has scored nine runs across two innings, combining her batting responsibilities with valuable work behind the stumps. |
Captain |
Annabel Sutherland & Beth Mooney |
Vice-Captain |
Sophie Devine & Meg Lanning |
Players |
Dream11 Credits |
Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Georgia Prestwidge |
NA |
NA |
Ebony Hoskin |
NA |
NA |
SL Captaincy Choice |
Annabel Sutherland |
GL Captaincy Choice |
Beth Mooney |
Punt Picks |
Fatima Sana and Amy Jones |
Dream11 Combination |
1-2-4-4 |
Melbourne Stars Women will face Perth Scorchers Women in the eighth match of the Women's Big Bash League 2026 on November 2 at Junction Oval in Melbourne. Perth Scorchers have started their campaign with a victory, earning two points from their opening match, while Melbourne Stars have recorded one win and one defeat from two games. Therefore, the Stars will look to bounce back on their home ground, whereas Perth will aim to continue their winning form and strengthen their position in the standings. The match will begin at 1:40 PM IST.
Melbourne Stars need to improve their batting performance after scoring 164/7 in their previous match. Rhys McKenna led the innings with 40 off 31 balls, while Meg Lanning and Naomi Stalenberg both contributed 32 runs. However, Amanda-Jade Wellington's impressive three-wicket haul for 28 runs helped restrict the Stars and secure a 21-run victory. Perth Scorchers, meanwhile, enjoyed a comfortable nine-wicket win over Melbourne Renegades, chasing 137 in just 13.3 overs. Beth Mooney top-scored with an unbeaten 58 off 40 deliveries, while Sophie Devine supported her with 41 from 31 balls. Earlier, Georgia Wareham scored 62 off 39 balls and Nicole Faltum added 48 off 49 to help the Renegades reach 136/6. Chloe Ainsworth and Fatima Sana also played important roles with the ball, claiming two wickets each for Perth.
Both teams will look to deliver a strong performance, particularly in the key battle between Melbourne's batting lineup and Perth's bowling attack. Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland will play important roles for the Stars, while Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine give the Scorchers a powerful opening combination. Junction Oval generally provides good opportunities for batters to play attacking shots, although disciplined bowling can still create pressure. Moreover, Melbourne will hope to make the most of home conditions, but Perth's convincing victory in their previous match gives them confidence heading into this contest. Overall, the Scorchers appear to have a slight advantage, although the Stars have enough quality to challenge them.
Teams |
Matches Won |
Melbourne Stars Women |
8 |
Perth Scorchers Women |
8 |
Temperature |
19°C |
Weather Forecast |
Clear Sky |
Pitch Behaviour |
Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To |
Pace |
Average 1st innings score |
155 |
Records |
Good |
Winning % |
51% |
Melbourne Stars Women Playing 11:
1) Meg Lanning (c)
2) Amy Jones (wk)
3) Annabel Sutherland
4) Rhys McKenna
5) Naomi Stalenberg
6) Dani Gibson
7) Charlie Dean
8) Kim Garth
9) Carly Leeson
10) Maisy Gibson
11) Sophie Day
Perth Scorchers Women Playing 11:
1) Beth Mooney (wk)
2) Katie Mack
3) Sophie Devine (c)
4) Mikayla Hinkley
5) Freya Kemp
6) Chloe Ainsworth
7) Alana King
8) Fatima Sana
9) Ebony Hoskin
10) Lilly Mills
11) Amy Edgar
Considering the team combination, Melbourne Stars Women is expected to win this match.