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Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, WBBLT20, Today Match Prediction
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PRSW vs MLSW Win Probability
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Perth Scorchers Women have won four of the last five meetings against Melbourne Stars Women, including their 15-run victory earlier this season on November 2.
- Perth's Beth Mooney has scored 155 runs in three matches, while Alana King has taken eight wickets. Both have been instrumental in the Scorchers' unbeaten start.
- Meg Lanning is a good option for Melbourne Stars’ best batter in this match. She has 144 runs in three matches at an average of 48.
- A total of 165-170 will put the team batting first in a solid position.
Perth Scorchers Women to win.
| Tournament: | Womens Big Bash League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | North Sydney Oval, North Sydney, Australia |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
PRSW vs MLSW Betting Odds
| Bookie | Perth Scorchers WomenPRSW | Melbourne Stars WomenMLSW |
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PRSW vs MLSW Match Prediction & Analysis
Perth Scorchers Women will look to extend their unbeaten run when they take on Melbourne Stars Women at North Sydney Oval. The Scorchers have made an excellent start to their campaign, winning all three matches to collect six points and move to the top of the table with an NRR of +1.468. Their latest success was a 17-run victory over Sydney Thunder, with Beth Mooney scoring an unbeaten 80 and Alana King claiming four wickets.
Melbourne Stars have had a less convincing start, winning just one of their four matches, leaving them fifth with two points and an NRR of -0.238. Meg Lanning has been their leading batter with 144 runs, but the team needs greater support from the rest of the batting order.
Perth will start as favourites, having already beaten the Stars earlier this season, but Melbourne have enough quality to make this competitive.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
PRSW
W
W
W
L
W
PRSW
166/10 in 19.0 8.74
183/3 in 20.0 9.15
109/10 in 18.1 6
124/9 in 20.0 6.2
138/1 in 13.3 10.22
136/6 in 20.0 6.8
134/7 in 20.0 6.7
149/8 in 20.0 7.45
116/6 in 20.0 5.8
118/5 in 18.0 6.56
MLSW
L
L
L
W
W
MLSW
159/7 in 20.0 7.95
160/5 in 20.0 8
109/10 in 18.1 6
124/9 in 20.0 6.2
185/2 in 20.0 9.25
164/7 in 20.0 8.2
192/4 in 20.0 9.6
174/8 in 20.0 8.7
155/8 in 20.0 7.75
158/5 in 20.0 7.9
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 7 Matches
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78/8 in 9.0
173/4 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Perth Scorchers Women Preview
Perth Scorchers have looked like one of the strongest teams in the competition, with their batting and bowling departments both contributing to an unbeaten start.
Beth Mooney has been their standout batter, scoring 155 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 141. Her unbeaten 80 against Sydney Thunder in the previous fixture was particularly important, as she anchored the innings and helped Perth post 183/3. Sophie Devine has also contributed with the bat and ball, while Katie Mack, Freya Kemp and Mikayla Hinkley provide further options in the batting order.
The bowling attack has been equally impressive. Alana King has taken eight wickets in three matches, including a four-wicket haul against the Thunder. Devine has contributed seven wickets, while Chloe Ainsworth has also made an impact with five wickets. Fatima Sana adds pace and variation, giving the Scorchers a well-rounded attack.
Perth's biggest strength is their ability to get contributions from several players. They have been consistent in both departments and will be confident of continuing that form.
Perth Scorchers Women Predicted Playing XI:
Beth Mooney (c/wk), Katie Mack, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar
Perth Scorchers Women Key Players From Previous Game Of Womens Big Bash League, 2026
Melbourne Stars Women Preview
Melbourne Stars have a talented squad, but their performances have not been consistent enough so far. They began the season with an 18-run victory over Hobart Hurricanes but followed it with defeats against Adelaide Strikers, Perth Scorchers, and Sydney Sixers.
Meg Lanning has been their most reliable batter, scoring 144 runs in four matches at an average of 36.50 and a strike rate of 124. Annabel Sutherland has contributed 86 runs and four wickets, making her one of the team's most important all-rounders. Rhys McKenna and Amy Jones will also be expected to provide more support with the bat.
The bowling attack has several quality options. Charlie Dean, Sophie Day and Maisy Gibson offer spin, while Kim Garth and Sutherland provide pace. Danielle Gibson adds another all-round option.
The Stars' main concern has been their batting against quality bowling. They were dismissed for 109 in their previous meeting with Perth, and will need a much better performance from their top order this time. Lanning and Sutherland will be particularly important if they are to challenge the unbeaten Scorchers.
Melbourne Stars Women Predicted Playing XI:
Rhys McKenna, Meg Lanning (c), Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Naomi Stalenberg, Charlotte Dean, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Georgia Prestwidge
Melbourne Stars Women Key Players From Previous Game Of Womens Big Bash League, 2026
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
The forecast for Sydney on November 8 suggests a possibility of showers around the scheduled start, with the rain risk expected to ease as the evening progresses. Temperatures during the match are likely to be around 15-16°C, with some wind.
There is a chance of an interruption, particularly during the early part of the game. However, conditions are expected to become drier later in the evening, offering some hope of a full match.
PRSW vs MLSW Pitch Report
North Sydney Oval is generally a good batting venue, with a history of producing competitive totals in women's T20 cricket. The average first-innings score in WBBL matches is approximately 159, while the average second-innings score is around 144. Teams batting first have won 36 of the 59 matches with a result, giving them a clear historical advantage.
The ground has witnessed some big scores, with Sydney Sixers posting 242/4 against Melbourne Stars in 2017, the highest WBBL total at the venue. The highest successful chase is 184. In the 2025 WBBL season, the average first-innings score was around 166, showing that the ground has become a favourable venue for batting in recent years.
A first-innings total of 165-170 should be competitive in this fixture. Anything above 180 would put the batting-first side in a strong position, although the Stars have enough batting quality to chase a substantial target.
Toss: To Bowl
North Sydney Oval has traditionally favoured teams batting first. Historical WBBL records show that teams setting a target have won around 61% of matches at the venue. The average first-innings score is also higher than the average second-innings total.
Both captains may therefore consider bowling first if they win the toss. The possibility of showers around the start of the match could influence the decision, particularly if there is a threat of interruptions.
PRSW vs MLSW
Winning Prediction
Perth Scorchers have been the more consistent side this season and have a clear advantage in terms of current form. Beth Mooney is in excellent touch, while Alana King and Sophie Devine have made significant contributions with the ball. Their previous win over the Stars also gives them an edge heading into this contest.
Melbourne will need a much-improved batting performance, particularly from their top order, to challenge Perth. Meg Lanning and Annabel Sutherland remain their most important players, but the Stars cannot afford another collective batting failure.
Perth Scorchers have the stronger momentum and should be able to maintain their unbeaten record.
Perth Scorchers Women to win.
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