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Toss Winner - Hobart Hurricanes Women won the toss and choose to bowl first
Melbourne Stars Women beat Hobart Hurricanes Women by 37 runs
Hobart Hurricanes Women have won three of their last four WBBL encounters against Melbourne Stars Women.
We pick Hobart Hurricanes Women as the winners of this contest.
| Tournament: | Womens Big Bash League, 2025 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Junction Oval, St Kilda, Melbourne, Australia, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 20.2°C|Partly Cloudy |
Melbourne Stars Women face Hobart Hurricanes Women in the 24th match of the 2025 Women's Big Bash League. The Hurricanes lead the standings after sweeping their first four games and aim to stretch that unbeaten streak. The Renegades have also delivered good form, sitting in second spot with six points from four matches, and success in this clash would lift them to the summit. Both teams enter in strong touch, which should create a tight affair that either outfit could take.
MLSW
42/10 in 7.4 5.48
219/4 in 20.0 10.95
141/7 in 20.0 7.05
145/6 in 18.5 7.7
78/8 in 9.0 8.67
173/4 in 20.0 8.65
154/6 in 20.0 7.7
91/10 in 18.4 4.88
HHW
136/10 in 18.4 7.29
147/9 in 20.0 7.35
106/4 in 12.0 8.83
155/10 in 19.3 7.95
136/6 in 19.4 6.92
134/7 in 20.0 6.7
114/1 in 12.0 9.5
108/9 in 12.0 9
Melbourne Stars Women have done well in this WBBL season, sitting third after recording three victories against one loss. Their most recent match saw them beat Brisbane Heat Women by 18 runs, and they would now look to build on that win.
Their batting order has real depth, with several players in form. Meg Lanning has been their star performer, amassing 301 runs across five knocks – the most by any batter this season – while striking at 162.
Marizanne Kapp has been a solid support, collecting 121 runs from five appearances at a strike rate of 161. Annabel Sutherland and Rhys McKenna have also contributed, each going past 100 runs for the season, giving their batting real substance.
The bowling attack has been spearheaded by Kim Garth, who's claimed nine scalps from five matches at an economy of 6.15. Sophie Day and Annabel Sutherland have combined for 13 wickets while Kapp has added more, a great example of how many options this side has in their attack.
Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones(w), Annabel Sutherland(c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day
Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones, Georgia Prestwidge, Kim Garth, Sophie Day, Meg Lanning, Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson, Marizanne Kapp, Maisy Gibson, Sasha Moloney
Hobart Hurricanes Women have produced an outstanding run so far, taking five of their first six matches and moving right to the top of the table. They have looked far superior to the teams they have faced so far, and their form suggests they are not too far from securing a playoff spot.
Their batting has been their main asset. Danielle Wyatt has moved to the top of their scoring chart, collecting 289 runs across six innings at an impressive strike rate of 150. She already has two fifties and looks good for another 30+ score here.
Others have stepped up around her as well. Lizelle Lee has produced 182 runs in six matches, and Nicola Carey has added 148 from the same number of appearances. Both will aim to contribute around 25 to 30 runs in this contest to help maintain a steady platform.
Their batting depth looks strong too, with Nat Sciver Brunt and Elyse Villani capable of delivering match-winning efforts whenever the situation calls for it.
Their bowling has functioned smoothly. Heather Graham has been the main performer, taking 14 wickets in six innings at an economy of 7.08. Hayley Silver Holmes and Lauren Smith have contributed eight each, giving the attack a dependable base.
Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani (c), Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith
Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Danni Wyatt Hodge, Lauren Smith, Lizelle Lee, Natalie Sciver, Linsey Smith
Early in the game at Junction Oval, pacers can get a bit of zip and bounce as the surface plays firm. The outfield supports scoring once the ball lands cleanly, making it favourable for batters who can work the gaps. As the innings moves along, the pitch tends to flatten out, and spin isn’t hugely threatening—but containing bowlers who vary their pace could still make an impact.
Melbourne is expected to have windy and cloudy weather on game day, with a couple of soaking morning showers followed by a passing shower in the afternoon.
Of the four matches played at Junction Oval in the 2025 WBBL, the highest score so far has been Melbourne Stars Women’s 184-5. Mostly, though, the average score has revolved around the 140-150 mark.
Two of the three games played at Junction Oval in this WBBL have been won by the team chasing. Hence, we reckon the toss winning captain will look to bowl first here.
Hobart Hurricanes Women have dominated the opening stages of the 2025 WBBL and currently hold the number one position on the ladder. Melbourne Stars Women have also turned heads, though their results depend almost entirely on what Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp deliver. If those two fire together, the Stars possess genuine winning potential here. Having said that, based on the overall form and depth of both squads, the Hurricanes appear to be the more reliable option for this contest.
We pick Hobart Hurricanes Women as the winners of this contest.
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