AS-W vs MS-W Match Prediction, Pitch Report, Playing XI & Fantasy Team – Who Will Win Today’s Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women 4th Match? – WBBL 2026

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AS-W vs MS-W Match Preview

Adelaide Strikers Women open their WBBL 2026 season at home against Melbourne Stars Women at Karen Rolton Oval. For this AS-W vs MS-W match prediction, the Strikers start as slight favourites.

The Strikers have the better record in this matchup, winning the last three completed games against the Stars. Laura Wolvaardt leads their batting with 264 runs at an average of 44 in her last 8 games.

The Stars come in after a win in their last game, which ended a run of four straight losses. Meg Lanning has 400 runs at an average of 44.44, which makes her and Wolvaardt the top names in any AS-W vs MS-W fantasy prediction.

Both teams also have strong bowling. Darcie Brown has 11 wickets for the Strikers, while Kim Garth and Sophie Day have 14 and 13 for the Stars.

AS-W vs MS-W Match Details

Here are the key details for the AS-W vs MS-W 4th Match.

AS-W vs MS-W Pitch Report – Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide

Karen Rolton Oval is a batting-friendly pitch with a fast outfield, but fast bowlers can still strike with the new ball. Cricbuzz once called it a wonderful batting pitch.

Scores of 160 to 170 have been chased quite comfortably here. Last season, the Strikers chased 142 and then 170 off the last ball. In WBBL 10, the Renegades chased 186 in just 17.1 overs.

New-ball bowlers still matter. Megan Schutt took 3/19 here against Perth in 2024, and Perth slipped to 4/17 early. The ground also uses drop-in pitches, so the exact strip can change how it plays.

AS-W vs MS-W Weather Report – Adelaide

The forecast for Saturday in Adelaide shows a 40% chance of rain, so there could be a delay or a shortened game. It will be mild, around 21°C during the day and about 13°C at night. The match starts at 3:10 PM local time, so most of it will be played in daylight

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AS-W vs MS-W Recent Form

The recent WBBL results of both teams provide some context ahead of this match.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

AS-W vs MS-W Head-to-Head Record

The Strikers have the upper hand, winning the last three completed games against the Stars.

Data Source: ESPNcricinfo

AS-W vs MS-W Probable Playing XI

The probable playing XIs for the 4th Match are as follows.

Adelaide Strikers Women:

Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Emma de Broughe, Ellie Johnston, Ella Wilson, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown

Melbourne Stars Women:

Meg Lanning (C), Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (WK), Annabel Sutherland, Naomi Stalenberg, Danielle Gibson, Charlotte Dean, Carly Leeson, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day

Top Picks for AS-W vs MS-W Fantasy Prediction

These players stand out based on their recent performances and current statistics.

Top Batting Picks

• Meg Lanning (MS-W, BAT) — 400 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 44.44. The top run-scorer in this contest.
• Laura Wolvaardt (AS-W, BAT) — 264 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 44. The Strikers’ most reliable batter.
• Bridget Patterson (AS-W, BAT) — 192 runs in her last 10 games at a strike rate of 144.36. The fastest scorer on either side.
• Amy Jones (MS-W, BAT/WK) — 198 runs in her last 10 games. Keeps wicket too, so she can earn catch points.

Top Bowling Picks

• Kim Garth (MS-W, ALL) — 14 wickets in her last 10 games at an economy of 7.34. The leading wicket-taker in this contest.
• Sophie Day (MS-W, BOWL) — 13 wickets in her last 10 games, taking a wicket almost every 13 balls.
• Darcie Brown (AS-W, BOWL) — 11 wickets in her last 9 games. The Strikers’ leading wicket-taker in this period.
• Amanda-Jade Wellington (AS-W, BOWL) — 8 wickets in her last 9 games at an economy of 6.55. The tightest bowler in this match.

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Fantasy Captain and Vice-Captain Choices

For Fantasy Team 1

Meg Lanning (Captain):

She has 400 runs in her last 10 games at an average of 44.44, the most of anyone here. She opens the batting and rarely gets out cheaply, which makes her the safest captain.

Laura Wolvaardt (Vice-Captain):

She has 264 runs in her last 8 games at an average of 44. She opens for the Strikers on a good batting pitch, so she should face plenty of balls.

For Fantasy Team 2

Darcie Brown (Captain):

She has 11 wickets in her last 9 games and bowls fast with the new ball. Most people will pick a batter as captain, so Brown gives you a real edge if she strikes early.

Bridget Patterson (Vice-Captain):

She has 192 runs in her last 10 games at a strike rate of 144.36, the fastest of anyone here. Very few people will pick her as vice-captain.

AS-W vs MS-W Fantasy Team 1

A safe team built around the two best openers in this match.

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AS-W vs MS-W Fantasy Team 2

A riskier team built around the Strikers doing well, for grand leagues.

AS-W vs MS-W Toss Prediction

Toss Prediction: Bowl first

Chasing has worked well at Karen Rolton Oval, with teams chasing 142, 170 and even 186 here in recent seasons. There’s also a 40% chance of rain, and in a rain-hit game, teams usually prefer to chase so they know exactly what they need.

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Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Today Match Prediction

Prediction: Adelaide Strikers Women to Win

The Strikers have won the last three completed games against the Stars and play at home. Wolvaardt and Patterson lead a strong top order, and their bowling attack has plenty of options.

The Stars have Meg Lanning in good form and three bowlers with 13 or more wickets between Garth and Day. They also just won their last game. But home conditions and the head-to-head record give the Strikers a slight edge.