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ADS-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team – Match Details
Match: Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, 4th Match
Series: Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date: Saturday, 31 October 2026
Time: 10:10 AM IST (3:40 PM local time)
Venue: Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, Australia
Melbourne Stars started their season with an 18 run win over the defending champions, Hobart Hurricanes. Meg Lanning made 71 and Annabel Sutherland was Player of the Match. This is Adelaide Strikers’ first game of the season after they reached the Spring Challenge semi final.
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Melbourne Stars Women:
- 29 Oct vs Hobart Hurricanes, Melbourne: Won by 18 runs. Stars 192/4, Hurricanes 174/8. Meg Lanning 71 off 52, Annabel Sutherland 57 not out off 36 and 3/34, Dani Gibson 22 not out off 11 and 2 wickets. Kim Garth 2 wickets, Charlie Dean 1/13 in four overs.
Adelaide Strikers Women:
- This is their first WBBL game of the season.
- In the T20 Spring Challenge, they won four games in a row, including wins over Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers, before losing the semi final to the Scorchers (116/6 vs 118/5).
Points Table
Melbourne Stars have 2 points from one game. Adelaide Strikers have not played yet.
ADS-W vs MLS-W Head To Head
The two teams have won 5 games each in their last 10 meetings.
ADS-W vs MLS-W Squads
Adelaide Strikers Women: Tahlia McGrath (C), Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier, Bridget Patterson, Emma de Broughe, Eleanor Larosa, Madeline Penna, Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Anesu Mushangwe, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Ellie Johnston, Ella Wilson
Melbourne Stars Women: Meg Lanning (C), Amy Jones (WK), Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Dani Gibson, Charlie Dean, Rhys McKenna, Naomi Stalenberg, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Carly Leeson, Zoe Samuel, Georgia Prestwidge, Indigo Noble
Team news: The Strikers have four overseas players (Wolvaardt, Bouchier, Ecclestone and Mushangwe), so one of them will miss out. We could not confirm the Strikers’ wicketkeeper.
Pitch Report
Karen Rolton Oval has hosted 33 women’s T20s. The average first innings score is 148, and the team batting first has won 55% of games. Pace and spin have taken the same number of wickets in the last 10 games here.
For fantasy, pick the top order batters and a mix of pace and spin. Bat first if you win the toss. Around 155 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be cool in Adelaide on Saturday, with a high of about 21°C. There is around a 40% chance of rain, so a shorter game is possible.
Probable Playing XIs
Adelaide Strikers Women: Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson, Tahlia McGrath (c), Maia Bouchier, Madeline Penna, Emma de Broughe, Eleanor Larosa, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown
Melbourne Stars Women: Meg Lanning (c), Amy Jones (wk), Annabel Sutherland, Rhys McKenna, Naomi Stalenberg, Dani Gibson, Kim Garth, Charlie Dean, Sophie Day, Maisy Gibson, Carly Leeson
The Stars XI is built from their win on Thursday. The Strikers XI is our best guess from the squad, because this is their first game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Annabel Sutherland (MLS-W, all rounder): 57 not out and 3/34 on Thursday. Player of the Match.
- Meg Lanning (MLS-W, batter): 71 off 52 on Thursday.
- Tahlia McGrath (ADS-W, all rounder): Strikers captain. Bats in the top order and bowls pace.
- Sophie Ecclestone (ADS-W, bowler): Left arm spinner who takes wickets in the middle overs.
- Dani Gibson (MLS-W, all rounder): 22 not out off 11 and 2 wickets on Thursday.
- Laura Wolvaardt (ADS-W, batter): Opening batter for the Strikers.
- Kim Garth (MLS-W, all rounder): 2 wickets on Thursday, including Lizelle Lee.
ADS-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Meg Lanning (Vc), Laura Wolvaardt, Bridget Patterson
All rounders: Annabel Sutherland (C), Tahlia McGrath, Dani Gibson, Kim Garth
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Megan Schutt, Charlie Dean
Captain: Annabel Sutherland. An all rounder who made 57 not out and took 3/34 on Thursday.
Vice captain: Meg Lanning. 71 off 52 on Thursday.
ADS-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones
Batters: Meg Lanning, Laura Wolvaardt, Maia Bouchier
All rounders: Tahlia McGrath (C), Annabel Sutherland (Vc), Dani Gibson
Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Darcie Brown, Charlie Dean
Captain: Tahlia McGrath. An all rounder who bats in the top order and bowls four overs. Few people will make her captain.
Vice captain: Annabel Sutherland. 57 not out and 3/34 on Thursday.
Differentials: Amanda-Jade Wellington is a leg spinner who knows this ground well. Charlie Dean went for only 13 runs in four overs on Thursday.
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Match Prediction
The Stars looked strong on Thursday, with Lanning and Sutherland both in form. The Strikers are at home and won four games in a row in the Spring Challenge group stage, and now have Ecclestone and Wolvaardt as well. Our pick is the Adelaide Strikers to win at home, but it should be close.
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ADS-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team – FAQs
Who will win Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women today?
The Strikers are at home and have a strong bowling attack. We pick the Adelaide Strikers.
What is the ADS-W vs MLS-W Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Annabel Sutherland as captain and Meg Lanning as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Tahlia McGrath as captain and Annabel Sutherland as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide?
The average first innings score is 148, and the team batting first has won 55% of games. Around 155 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women?
The Stars should keep their winning XI. The Strikers XI is built from their squad, because this is their first game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for ADS-W vs MLS-W?
Annabel Sutherland and Tahlia McGrath are the best all rounder picks. Meg Lanning is the best batting pick.
What time does Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women start?
The match starts at 10:10 AM IST on Saturday, 31 October 2026. That is 3:10 PM local time in Adelaide.
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