Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will lock horns with Hobart Hurricanes Women (HB-W) in the second match of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Thursday, October 29.
Melbourne Stars Women will be eager to begin their campaign with a victory and make a strong start to the tournament. Playing at home, the Stars will look to make the most of the familiar conditions and deliver a disciplined performance with both bat and ball. They will aim to build momentum early in the competition and establish themselves as contenders for the title.
On the other hand, Hobart Hurricanes Women will also be keen to kick off their campaign on a winning note. The Hurricanes will look to put up a strong all-round performance and challenge the Stars in what promises to be an exciting contest.
MS W vs HH W Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Thunder Women, Match 01, WBBL 2026 |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Date & Time (IST) | Thursday, October 29, 10:10 AM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Star Sports Network Channels and JioHotstar (app and website) |
Junction Oval, Melbourne Pitch Report
Junction Oval in Melbourne is expected to provide a balanced surface for the clash between Melbourne Stars Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026. Batters will look to score freely once they settle in, while bowlers could find opportunities to pick up wickets.
MS W vs HH W Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 23 |
| MS Won | 08 |
| HH Won | 14 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 20, 2015 |
| Most-recent Fixture | December 01, 2025 |
MS W vs HH W Predicted Playing XIs
Melbourne Stars Women (MS W):
Meg Lanning (C), Amy Jones (WK), Rhys McKenna, Charlotte Dean, Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson, Zoe Samuel, Indigo Noble, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day.
Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH W):
Chamari Athapaththu, Lizelle Lee (WK), Ruth Johnston, Chinelle Henry, Nicola Carey (C), Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Amy Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Ella Hayward.
Probable Top Performers from MS W vs HH W
Probable Best Batter: Meg Lanning
Meg Lanning will be a key batter for Melbourne Stars Women in the season opener. The experienced Australian batter is known for her composure and ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a healthy scoring rate. She will look to lead from the front and provide a strong start to the Stars' campaign.
Probable Best Bowler: Linsey Smith
Linsey Smith could be a key bowler for Hobart Hurricanes Women in the opening match. The left-arm spinner can use her variations to trouble batters and control the scoring rate in the middle overs. She will look to pick up crucial wickets and help the Hurricanes restrict the Stars' batting lineup.
