The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 season heats up as Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W) prepare to take on Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) in Match 32 at the Bellerive Oval in Hobart on Monday, December 1. This fixture features the current table-toppers squaring off against the second-placed contenders, making it a crucial battle in the race for playoff qualification.
The Hurricanes enter the contest with strong momentum, having secured six wins from their first eight matches. They have particularly excelled on home soil, claiming four victories in five outings in Hobart. Their recent performances have highlighted a powerful batting lineup where Lizelle Lee and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge continue to dominate opposition attacks and consistently rank among the top run-getters of the competition. Skipper Nicola Carey adds further value with her reliable all-round skills, while Heather Graham’s wicket-taking brilliance has made her one of the most dangerous bowlers this season.
On the other side, Melbourne Stars remain firm challengers, winning five of their first seven games. They come into this match riding a confident four-match winning streak, showcasing excellent form at a crucial stage of the tournament. Meg Lanning has led their charge with the bat, amassing 301 runs in just five innings to sit comfortably as the leading run-scorer of WBBL|11. Their squad also benefits greatly from the presence of Annabel Sutherland, whose leadership and all-round ability bring balance, while Marizanne Kapp continues to provide match-winning performances with bat and ball.
HH-W vs MS-W, WBBL|11: Match details
- Date and Time: December 1; 01:40 pm IST/ 08:10 am GMT/ 07:10 pm Local
- Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart
HH-W vs MS-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 22 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 13 | Melbourne Stars won: 08 | No result: 01
Bellerive Oval Pitch Report
The Bellerive Oval pitch typically offers a solid batting track, beginning with some help for seamers thanks to the new ball before settling into a more batter-friendly surface as the match unfolds. Pacers can extract early movement, though spinners generally play a smaller role, with the wicket eventually slowing into a balanced, predictable strip that gradually tilts in favour of the batters.
Squads
Melbourne Stars Women: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid
Hobart Hurricanes Women: Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (c), Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Ruth Johnston, Callie Wilson, Kathryn Bryce
HH-W vs MS-W, WBBL|11: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- Hobart Hurricanes Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Melbourne Stars Women’s powerplay score: 40-50
- Melbourne Stars Women’s total score: 160-170
Case 2:
- Melbourne Stars Women wins the toss and bowls first
- Hobart Hurricanes Women’s powerplay score: 30-50
- Hobart Hurricanes Women’s total score: 150-160
Match result: Hobart Hurricanes Women to win the game.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
