

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) will lock horns with Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W) in Match 8 of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 at Junction Oval in Melbourne on Tuesday, November 2.
The Stars have had a decent start to their season, with a win and a loss from their first two outings. Annabel Sutherland’s side sealed a dominant win over the Hobart Hurricanes before they were beaten by the Adelaide Strikers.
The Scorchers have played one game all season, sealing a dominant nine-wicket victory over the Melbourne Renegades. Beth Mooney’s side will be looking to continue on the momentum from the first game and seal yet another victory.
MS W vs PS W: Match Details
| Match | Melbourne Stars Women vs Perth Scorchers Women, Match 08, Women’s Big Bash League 2026 |
| Venue | Junction Oval, Melbourne |
| Date & Time (IST) | Tuesday, November 2, 1:40 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast and Live-Streaming | Eurosport (TV) & FanCode (App & Website) |
Junction Oval, Melbourne Pitch Report
The Junction Oval has seen a balanced surface in the two games played so far, with enough help for the seamers and spinners, but with batters also able to score runs freely. The pitch is expected to stay true throughout the contest, with no significant demons in the surface.
MS W vs PS W: Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 23 |
| MS Won | 10 |
| HH Won | 13 |
| First-ever Fixture | December 16, 2015 |
| Most recent Fixture | December 09, 2025 |
MS W vs PS 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.
Perth Scorchers Women (PS W):
Beth Mooney (c/wk), Katie Mack, Sophie Devine, Freya Kemp, Mikayla Hinkley, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Amy Edgar
Probable Top Performers from MS W vs PS W
Probable Best Batter: Meg Lanning
The legendary Australian skipper started the season with a well-made 71, and continued her form against the Strikers but failed to make a significant score. She will be looking to return to form and help her team get back to winning ways.
Probable Best Bowler: Annabel Sutherland
The Stars skipper has been in fine form across both games of the season, taking four wickets. Sutherland will be looking to continue her brilliant bowling form against the strong batting lineup of the Scorchers.
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