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Cricket fans can look forward to Perth Scorchers Women taking on Melbourne Stars Women in the sixteenth WBBL match at North Sydney Oval, Sydney, on 8th November at 11:40 AM IST.
Get the best PS vs MS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 16th match of the WBBL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for PS vs MS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Annabel Sutherland – Melbourne Stars’ all-rounder has scored 108 runs in four innings at 27.00 and claimed five wickets, including best figures of 3/34 during the tournament. |
Beth Mooney – Perth Scorchers’ wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 155 runs in three innings at 155.00, with a highest score of 80 not out, anchoring the batting lineup. |
Top Picks:
Sophie Devine – Perth Scorchers’ experienced all-rounder has scored 100 runs in three innings at 100.00 and claimed seven wickets, including an outstanding bowling performance of 4/19. |
Meg Lanning – Melbourne Stars’ captain has accumulated 146 runs in four innings at 36.50, with a highest score of 71, providing stability at the top of the order. |
Budget Picks:
Freya Kemp – Perth Scorchers’ all-rounder has scored 40 runs from 15 balls across two innings at 266.67, including a rapid 30 off just 10 deliveries. |
Amy Jones – Melbourne Stars’ wicketkeeper-batter has scored 55 runs in four innings at 13.75, including 28 off 26 deliveries against Sydney Sixers. |
PS vs MS WBBL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Annabel Sutherland & Beth Mooney |
Vice-Captain | Sophie Devine & Meg Lanning |
PS vs MS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Beth Mooney
- Batters – Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna
- All-Rounders – Sophie Devine (VC), Annabel Sutherland ©, Danielle Gibson, Fatima Sana
- Bowlers – Alana King, Kim Garth, Charlotte Dean, Chloe Ainsworth
PS vs MS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Beth Mooney ©, Amy Jones
- Batters – Meg Lanning (VC)
- All-Rounders – Sophie Devine, Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson, Freya Kemp
- Bowlers – Alana King, Kim Garth, Charlotte Dean, Chloe Ainsworth
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PS vs MS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 WBBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Ruby Strange | NA | NA |
Carly Leeson | NA | NA |
PS vs MS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 16 WBBL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Annabel Sutherland |
GL Captaincy Choice | Beth Mooney |
Punt Picks | Freya Kemp and Amy Jones |
Dream11 Combination | 1-2-4-4 |
PS vs MS Match Preview:
Perth Scorchers Women will aim to extend their unbeaten run when they take on Melbourne Stars Women in the 16th match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026. Perth currently occupy second place with six points, having won all three of their matches. In contrast, Melbourne sit fifth with two points from four games, recording one victory and three defeats. Although Perth enter this contest with greater confidence and momentum, the Stars will be determined to turn their campaign around with a strong performance.
Perth delivered an impressive batting performance in their previous match against Sydney Thunder, posting 183/2 in 20 overs. Beth Mooney led the innings with an unbeaten 80 off 55 balls, while Sophie Devine scored 42 off 39 before retiring hurt. Furthermore, Freya Kemp provided a late boost with a quickfire 30 off just 10 deliveries. Their bowlers then restricted the Thunder to 166 in 19 overs, with Alana King claiming 4/35 and Chloe Ainsworth taking 2/24. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars suffered a narrow one-run defeat against Sydney Sixers in their latest outing. Chasing 161, they finished on 159/7 despite Danielle Gibson’s 31 off 20 balls, Amy Jones’ 28 off 26 and Georgia Prestwidge’s unbeaten 21 off 13. Earlier, Ellyse Perry had powered the Sixers to 160/5 with an outstanding unbeaten 84 off 57 deliveries.
North Sydney Oval could produce an engaging contest, with both sides possessing plenty of batting talent. Perth will look to build strong partnerships through Mooney and Devine, while Kemp’s ability to accelerate gives their middle order additional strength. On the other hand, Melbourne need Meg Lanning and Jones to establish a solid foundation, with Annabel Sutherland and Danielle Gibson capable of lifting the scoring rate later in the innings. Moreover, Perth’s bowling attack, led by King and supported by Ainsworth and Fatima Sana, gives them another important advantage. Considering their unbeaten record, consistent batting performances and effective bowling unit, Perth Scorchers Women enter this fixture as favourites.
PS vs MS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Perth Scorchers Women | 12 |
Melbourne Stars Women | 10 |
PS vs MS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Light Rain |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 159 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Poor |
Winning % | 39% |
PS vs MS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Perth Scorchers Women Playing 11:
1) Beth Mooney © (wk)
2) Katie Mack
3) Sophie Devine
4) Freya Kemp
5) Mikayla Hinkley
6) Chloe Piparo
7) Fatima Sana
8) Chloe Ainsworth
9) Alana King
10) Lilly Mills
11) Amy Edgar
Melbourne Stars Women Playing 11:
1) Rhys McKenna
2) Meg Lanning ©
3) Amy Jones (wk)
4) Annabel Sutherland
5) Naomi Stalenberg
6) Charlotte Dean
7) Danielle Gibson
8) Georgia Prestwidge
9) Kim Garth
10) Maisy Gibson
11) Sophie Day
PS vs MS Match Winner Prediction:
Considering the head-to-head records and current performance, Perth Scorchers Women is expected to win this match.
