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Sydney Thunder Women and Melbourne Stars Women will battle for a crucial WBBL victory in the twenty-fourth match at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, on 16th November at 1:40 PM IST.
Get the best ST vs MS Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI, and match insights for the 24th match of the WBBL 2026. Expert analysis and more.
Hot Picks for ST vs MS Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
Georgia Voll – Voll has scored 35 runs in five innings, while making a bigger impact with the ball, claiming 11 wickets in six matches at an average of 17.17. |
Annabel Sutherland – Sutherland has scored 124 runs in six innings at a strike rate of 145.88, with a highest score of 57. She has also taken six wickets in seven matches. |
Top Picks:
Heather Graham – Graham has claimed eight wickets in six matches, with her best bowling figures of 2/31 and an economy rate of 9.00. She has also scored 68 runs. |
Meg Lanning – Lanning has amassed 254 runs in six innings at an average of 42.33 and a strike rate of 121.53, including three half-centuries and a highest score of 71. |
Budget Picks:
Lauren Bell – Bell has taken two wickets in five matches, with best figures of 1/26, while conceding 142 runs in 11 overs. She has also scored 12 runs. |
Danielle Gibson – Gibson has scored 65 runs in five innings at an average of 16.25 and a strike rate of 132.65, with a highest score of 31. |
ST vs MS WBBL 2026 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
Captain | Annabel Sutherland & Georgia Voll |
Vice-Captain | Meg Lanning & Heather Graham |
ST vs MS Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keeper – Amy Jones
- Batters – Heather Knight, Georgia Voll, Phoebe Litchfield, Meg Lanning (VC)
- All-Rounders – Nadine de Klerk, Annabel Sutherland ©, Charlotte Dean
- Bowlers – Hannah Darlington, Kim Garth, Sophie Day
ST vs MS Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keeper – Amy Jones
- Batters – Heather Knight (VC), Georgia Voll ©, Phoebe Litchfield, Meg Lanning
- All-Rounders – Nadine de Klerk, Annabel Sutherland, Danielle Gibson
- Bowlers – Lauren Bell, Kim Garth, Sophie Day
ST vs MS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 24 WBBL 2026 Players to Avoid:
Players | Dream11 Credits | Dream11 Points (Last match) |
Claire Moore | NA | NA |
Tia Davidge | NA | NA |
ST vs MS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 24 WBBL 2026 Expert Advice:
SL Captaincy Choice | Annabel Sutherland |
GL Captaincy Choice | Georgia Voll |
Punt Picks | Lauren Bell and Danielle Gibson |
Dream11 Combination | 1-4-3-3 |
ST vs MS Match Preview:
Sydney Thunder Women will face Melbourne Stars Women in the 24th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, on 16 November at 1:40 PM IST. Sydney Thunder currently occupy seventh place in the standings with two points from six matches, having managed just one victory against five defeats. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars sit at the bottom in eighth place after losing all six of their games. Consequently, both teams desperately need a victory to revive their campaigns, although the Stars face greater pressure as they look to end their disappointing losing run.
Sydney Thunder enter this fixture after suffering a four-wicket defeat against Perth Scorchers. Batting first, Thunder posted 159/5, with Heather Knight leading the innings through an impressive 71 off 46 balls, while Anika Learoyd contributed 53 off 44. However, Perth chased down the target in just 18.3 overs, reaching 160/6. Sophie Devine anchored the chase with 37 off 32 deliveries, while Katie Mack added 31 off 27. Thunder’s bowling attack produced one wicket each through Jemma Barsby, Samantha Bates, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington and Nadine de Klerk, but they could not prevent the defeat. Similarly, Melbourne Stars failed to secure a positive result against Brisbane Heat, losing by eight wickets. The Stars posted 165/5, powered by Amy Jones’ 74 off 52 balls and Meg Lanning’s 52 off 45. Nevertheless, Brisbane chased the target comfortably in 18.5 overs, finishing at 166/2. Sianna Ginger claimed two wickets, while Sarah Glenn, Orla Prendergast and Lucy Hamilton picked up one each.
Drummoyne Oval has witnessed competitive, high-scoring encounters this season, making the powerplay and a solid batting foundation particularly important. Sydney Thunder will expect Heather Knight and Anika Learoyd to maintain their impressive form, while Phoebe Litchfield and Georgia Voll must provide a stronger start at the top. On the other hand, Amy Jones and Meg Lanning remain Melbourne’s key batting threats, with Annabel Sutherland offering valuable balance as an all-rounder. Although Thunder can benefit from home conditions, their recent defeat highlights the need for greater consistency. The Stars also need to strengthen their bowling after conceding 166 runs in less than 19 overs. Overall, both teams have areas to address, but Sydney’s home advantage could prove decisive in this important contest.
ST vs MS Head-to-Head Record:
Teams | Matches Won |
Sydney Thunder Women | 12 |
Melbourne Stars Women | 5 |
ST vs MS Weather & Pitch Report:
Temperature | 17°C |
Weather Forecast | Light Rain |
Pitch Behaviour | Batting-friendly |
Best Suited To | Pace |
Average 1st innings score | 132 |
Record of chasing teams:
Records | Good |
Winning % | 59% |
ST vs MS Playing 11s (Predicted):
Sydney Thunder Women Playing 11:
1) Phoebe Litchfield ©
2) Georgia Voll
3) Anika Learoyd
4) Heather Knight
5) Nadine de Klerk
6) Tahlia Wilson (WK)
7) Laura Harris
8) Jemma Barsby
9) Hannah Darlington
10) Lauren Bell
11) Samantha Bates
Melbourne Stars Women Playing 11:
1) Meg Lanning ©
2) Amy Jones (WK)
3) Annabel Sutherland
4) Danielle Gibson
5) Georgia Prestwidge
6) Charlotte Dean
7) Naomi Stalenberg
8) Carly Leeson
9) Kim Garth
10) Maisy Gibson
11) Sophie Day
ST vs MS Match Winner Prediction:
Their overall squad balance gives Melbourne Stars Women an advantage in this contest.
