MS-W vs AS-W, WBBL|11 Match Prediction: Who will win today’s game between Melbourne Stars and Adelaide Strikers?

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Melbourne Stars Women will face off against the Adelaide Strikers Women in the 4th Match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Both teams will be eager to start their campaign with a win.

The Stars, led by Annabel Sutherland, will look to their experienced campaigners like Meg Lanning and all-rounder Marizanne Kapp to provide stability and match-winning performances. On the other hand, the Strikers, captained by Tahlia McGrath, will depend heavily on the batting prowess of Laura Wolvaardt and the bowling skill of England spinner Sophie Ecclestone.

Matches played: 19| Melbourne Stars won: 11 | Adelaide Strikers won: 08 | No result: 00

The Junction Oval pitch in Melbourne is known for being batting-friendly, offering consistent bounce and good carry, which makes it ideal for stroke play. The surface typically rewards batters, especially in the early stages of the game, allowing them to play aggressive shots and build solid innings. While pacers can extract some movement and bounce early on, the pitch generally favours high-scoring encounters as the match progresses. The flat nature and pace of the pitch provide an excellent platform for batters to dominate, although spinners might get some assistance later in the innings. Overall, this pitch is expected to produce an entertaining contest with plenty of runs and opportunities for both batters and bowlers.

Adelaide Strikers Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Jemma Barsby, Tammy Beaumont (wk), Darcie Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath (c), Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Anesu Mushangwe, Madeline Penna, Megan Schutt, Tabatha Saville, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson

Melbourne Stars Women: Annabel Sutherland (c), Amy Jones (wk), Sophie Day, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Georgia Prestwidge, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid, Maisy Gibson, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Marizanne Kapp, Sasha Moloney

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Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.

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This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.