The 2025 Women’s Big Bash League will see Hobart Hurricanes Women clash with Melbourne Stars Women in the 32nd match on Monday, 1st December, at 1:40 PM IST at Bellerive Oval, Hobart. Ahead of this contest, here’s a look at the pitch report, head to head record and match winner prediction for this Hobart Hurricanes Women (HBH-W) vs Melbourne Stars Women (MLS-W) encounter.
HBH-W vs MLS-W Props
Stats
- Meg Lanning is the leading run scorer for Melbourne Stars with 400 runs in 7 matches.
- Sophia Day is the leading wicket taker for Melbourne Stars with 13 wickets in 7 matches.
Bellerive Oval, Hobart - Pitch Report
The surface at Bellerive Oval gives pacers useful seam and bounce early on, especially with the new ball. As the match progresses, the pitch flattens out and batting becomes easier, middle‑overs become ideal for building an innings.
In WBBL games here, the average first‑innings score tends to hover around 138–147 runs. Successful chases happen frequently, which means the toss doesn’t guarantee major advantage. Overall, the pitch rewards early bowling discipline and smart batting once pace fades.
HBH-W vs MLS-W Head to Head
Hurricanes Women and Melbourne Stars Women have faced each other 19 times in the WBBL. Hurricanes Women have won 12 matches, while Stars Women have claimed 7 victories.
- Matches Played: 19
- Hurricanes Women Won: 12
- Melbourne Stars Women Won: 7
HBH-W vs MLS-W Squads
Hobart Hurricanes Women Squad: Lizelle Lee(w), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Elyse Villani(c), Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Ruth Johnston, Callie Wilson, Kathryn Bryce, Isabella Malgioglio.
Melbourne Stars Women Squad: Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones(w), Annabel Sutherland(c), Marizanne Kapp, Danielle Gibson, Kim Garth, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Sophie Day, Ella Hayward, Sophie Reid, Maisy Gibson.
HBH-W vs MLS-W Match Winner Prediction
Momentum swings toward the Hurricanes Women. They handle pressure better and adapt quickly to changing conditions. Their bowlers strike early and often break partnerships, while batters rotate strike and finish strongly under pressure. Meanwhile, the Stars Women start well but wobble under pressure. Their middle overs lack control and their death overs bowling stays inconsistent.
Our Winner Prediction: Hobart Hurricanes Women to Win!
