Melbourne Stars Women will face Hobart Hurricanes Women at Junction Oval in Melbourne for the 24th Match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025. This promises to be an exciting encounter as Hobart Hurricanes look to maintain their top position in the tournament against Melbourne Stars, who are seeking to improve their standing.
The recent form shows contrasting fortunes for both teams. Melbourne Stars Women have won 3, lost 1, and had 1 abandoned match in their last 5 matches, showing strong form in the tournament, while Hobart Hurricanes Women have won 4 and lost 1 of their recent 5 matches, demonstrating excellent form in the competition.
MS-W vs HB-W WBBL 24th Match Preview
Junction Oval in Melbourne, Australia, will host this crucial twenty-fourth match. Based on T20 matches played at this venue in recent years, the ground has an average score of 136 runs, indicating balanced conditions with support for pace bowlers.
Teams winning the toss have a 61% preference to bowl first at this venue, with teams bowling first achieving a 50% win rate, indicating an even contest at this ground.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women |
| Date | November 26th, 2025 |
| Time | 9:40 AM IST, 3:10 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Tournament | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 136 runs (average in last 5 T20’s at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers assistance with 28 wickets by pacers compared to 25 by spinners |
| Surface | Batting-friendly conditions with balanced support for both pacers and spinners |
| Weather Impact | Clear weather with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 61% opted to chase |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 16°C with clear weather expected, highs of 22°C forecast |
| Humidity | 79% – High humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 11 km/h – Moderate winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Clear conditions with high humidity, favorable for both batting and bowling |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Junction Oval shows teams winning the toss have a 61% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years. Teams bowling first have achieved a 50% win rate, indicating an even contest at this venue. However, the team winning the toss is expected to bowl first given the preference.
Injury Updates
Both teams are expected to field their full-strength squad with no major injury concerns.
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MS-W vs HB-W Head-to-Head Records
- HB-W beat MS-W by 6 wickets: MS-W – 130/8 (20), HB-W – 131/4 (18.2) (24 Oct, 2025)
- MS-W beat HB-W by 7 wickets: MS-W – 136/3 (17.5), HB-W – 133/7 (20) (03 Nov, 2024)
- HB-W beat MS-W by 8 wickets: MS-W – 121/10 (19.1), HB-W – 122/2 (16.1) (17 Nov, 2023)
- HB-W beat MS-W by 6 wickets: MS-W – 142/8 (20), HB-W – 143/4 (19.2) (02 Nov, 2023)
- HB-W beat MS-W by 38 runs: MS-W – 114/6 (20), HB-W – 152/7 (20) (16 Nov, 2022)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Heather Graham (Captain) | Took 12 wickets in 5 matches |
| Meg Lanning (Vice Captain) | Scored 255 runs in 5 matches |
| Annabel Sutherland | Scored 75 runs and took 9 wickets in 5 matches |
| Marizanne Kapp | Scored 122 runs and took 6 wickets in 5 matches |
| Kim Garth | Took 13 wickets in 5 matches |
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