MS-W vs ST-W WBBL 38th Match Prediction & Fantasy Guide: Who Will Win Today’s Match Between Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women - 2025
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The MS-W vs ST-W Dream11 prediction and the overall MS-W vs ST-W prediction get exciting as Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) take on Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) in WBBL Match 38 at Junction Oval on Saturday, 6 December 2025 — 5:30 AM IST.
MS-W come into this clash after a 16-run loss to Sydney Sixers Women. Maia Bouchier’s superb 67 off 44 kept them in the chase, but a middle-order collapse meant they fell short despite the fight.
ST-W, on the other hand, are upbeat after a 23-run win over Brisbane Heat Women. Phoebe Litchfield’s classy 61 and disciplined bowling helped them defend 156 with confidence. To understand the complete match context, you can also check: Official WBBL Points Table
With Stars looking to bounce back and Thunder carrying momentum, this MS-W vs ST-W today match prediction shapes up as a tight contest. Fans can expect a balanced MS-W vs ST-W match prediction with both sides having match-winners, making the MS-W vs ST-W win prediction even more interesting.
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Key Points
Head-to-Head: ST-W lead 10 – 4
Pitch: Batting-friendly, good bounce early, 160–170 par score
Weather: Clear skies, no rain expected
Score Prediction:
MS-W: 150–165
ST-W: 155–170
Match Details
- Match: Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women – WBBL Match 38
- Date: Saturday, 6 December 2025
- Time: 5:30 AM IST
- Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
Pitch Report
Junction Oval usually offers a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and value for shots. Pacers get assistance early, but once batters settle, run-scoring becomes easier. A total around 160–170 is highly competitive in this ms-w vs st-w match prediction.
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Weather Report
Clear skies, mild temperatures, and no chance of rain are expected. Ideal conditions for a full, uninterrupted WBBL match.
Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | Melbourne Stars Women won | Sydney Thunder Women won | Tie/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
04 |
10 |
00 |
Insight: Sydney Thunder Women have completely dominated the head-to-head battle with 10 wins out of 14, giving them a strong historical advantage over Melbourne Stars Women. MS-W have struggled to challenge ST-W in this matchup, and they will be under pressure to change the narrative in this ms-w vs st-w today match prediction.
Recent Form – WBBL 2025
| Melbourne Stars Women | Sydney Thunder Women |
|---|---|
|
W W W L L
|
W L NR L W
|
Melbourne Stars Women: Stars have won 3 of their last 5 matches, showing strong early momentum but losing their previous two games. Their consistency in the top order and death bowling will be crucial in shaping the ms-w vs st-w today match prediction. Patterns from the HH-W vs MS-W prediction make it clearer which MS-W roles are most likely to deliver again.
Sydney Thunder Women: Thunder have had a mixed run with 2 wins, 2 losses, and 1 no-result in their last 5 outings. While they’ve shown sparks of brilliance, they’ll need a more stable batting performance to gain an edge in this ms-w vs st-w match prediction. The ST-W vs BH-W prediction showed who makes the game easier for the middle order — handy when you build prediction logic here
Playing 11 Today
Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W):
Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna (wk), Amy Jones, Annabel Sutherland (c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day, Georgia Prestwidge
Sydney Thunder Women:
Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Phoebe Litchfield (c), Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates, Lucy Finn
Top Picks
Melbourne Stars Women
- Meg Lanning – Opener; 431 runs in 10 matches this season, avg 53.88.
- Amy Jones (wk) – Aggressive top-order; 191 runs in 9 matches, SR 125.65.
- Sophie Day – Bowler; 3 wickets for 18 runs in the recent game vs Hobart Hurricanes.
- Kim Garth – All-rounder; 13 wickets in 9 matches, Econ 7.04, handy with the bat.
Sydney Thunder Women
- Tahlia Wilson – Top-order batter; 275 runs in 10 matches, avg 34.38, SR 125.
- Phoebe Litchfield (c) – Scored 61 off 43 balls in the recent Match 35 vs Brisbane Heat Women.
- Shabnim Ismail – Strike bowler; 12 wickets in 9 matches, Econ 7.98, SR 14.66.
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MS‑W vs ST‑W Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Meg Lanning, Phoebe Litchfield
All-Rounders: Chamari Athapaththu
Bowlers: Sophie Day, Shabnim Ismail
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Captain: Meg Lanning / Phoebe Litchfield
Vice-Captain: Annabel Sutherland / Tahlia Wilson
Toss Prediction
Teams winning the toss are likely to bat first at Junction Oval, given the batting-friendly pitch and clear weather. Setting a competitive total of 160–170 could put pressure on the chasing side in this ms-w vs st-w match prediction.
Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Thunder Women Match Prediction
Sydney Thunder Women, with a strong head-to-head record and recent winning momentum, enter this contest as slight favorites. Melbourne Stars Women, however, have firepower in their top order and experienced all-rounders, making them capable of staging a comeback. This ms-w vs st-w today match prediction suggests a close, high-scoring affair, with Thunder having a marginal edge, though Stars could pull off a surprise victory.
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Final Thoughts
Expect a balanced and competitive WBBL match with both teams capable of dominating on their day. Key contributions from top-order batters and strike bowlers will decide the outcome. Fantasy players should keep an eye on Meg Lanning, Amy Jones, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, and Shabnim Ismail for their ms-w vs st-w Dream11 picks.
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FAQs❓
5:30 AM IST, Saturday, 6 December 2025, Junction Oval, Melbourne
Sydney Thunder Women, due to form, head-to-head advantage, and balanced lineup.
Batting-friendly with true bounce; competitive total around 160–170.
Meg Lanning, Amy Jones, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Shabnim Ismail.
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