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Match Details: HBH-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team
Match: Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, 2nd Match
Series: Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date & Time: Thursday, 29 October 2026, 1:40 PM IST
Venue: Junction Oval, Melbourne
The Hobart Hurricanes are the defending champions after beating Perth Scorchers in last season’s final. Melbourne Stars are led by Meg Lanning. Both teams now have their international stars back after the T20 Spring Challenge.
Recent Form
This is the first game of WBBL 2026. In the T20 Spring Challenge this month:
Hobart Hurricanes Women:
- Lost to Melbourne Renegades by 8 wickets (Hurricanes 129/8).
- Lost to Perth Scorchers by 30 runs (Hurricanes 136/5).
- Lost to Adelaide Strikers by 29 runs. Ella Hayward 38 off 34.
- Beat ACT Meteors by 27 runs. Amy Smith 3/10, Hayley Silver-Holmes 3/30.
Melbourne Stars Women:
- Beat Sydney Sixers by 5 wickets (Sixers 155/8, Stars 158/5).
- Beat ACT Meteors by 4 wickets (Stars 132/6).
- Lost to Melbourne Renegades by 1 run (Stars 179/6).
- Lost to Sydney Thunder by 7 wickets after being bowled out for 78.
Points Table
This is the first game of the season, so both teams are on zero points.
HBH-W vs MLS-W Head To Head
The Hurricanes have won 7 of the last 10 games between these teams, including a DLS win in WBBL 2025.
HBH-W vs MLS-W Squads
Hobart Hurricanes Women: Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ella Hayward, Chinelle Henry, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Kate Pelle (WK), Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson
Melbourne Stars Women: Meg Lanning (C), Amy Jones (WK), Sophie Day, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Dani Gibson, Maisy Gibson, Carly Leeson, Rhys McKenna, Indigo Noble, Georgia Prestwidge, Zoe Samuel, Naomi Stalenberg, Annabel Sutherland
Team news: The Hurricanes have not named their captain yet, so check the toss.
Pitch Report
Junction Oval has hosted 55 women’s T20s. The average first innings score is 147, and the team bowling first has won 60% of games. Pace and spin have taken almost the same number of wickets in the last 10 games.
This is a night game, so the ball may swing a little under lights. For fantasy, pick the top order batters and bowlers who bowl at the death. Around 150 looks like a good total.
Weather Report
It will be cool in Melbourne on Thursday evening, around 14°C after a high of 18°C, with only a small chance of rain.
Probable Playing XIs
Hobart Hurricanes Women: Chamari Athapaththu, Lizelle Lee, Rachel Trenaman, Nicola Carey, Chinelle Henry, Heather Graham, Kate Pelle (wk), Molly Strano, Linsey Smith, Amy Smith, Hayley Silver-Holmes
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
This is the first game of the season, and most international players did not play in the Spring Challenge. These XIs are our best guess from the WBBL squads. Final XIs come at the toss.
Top Fantasy Picks
- Annabel Sutherland (MLS-W, all rounder): Bats in the top order and bowls four overs. Points from both.
- Chamari Athapaththu (HBH-W, all rounder): Attacking opener who also bowls off spin.
- Meg Lanning (MLS-W, batter): Stars captain and top order batter.
- Amy Smith (HBH-W, bowler): 3/10 in four overs in the Spring Challenge.
- Kim Garth (MLS-W, all rounder): Swings the new ball and bats lower down.
- Lizelle Lee (HBH-W, batter): Big hitting opener.
- Hayley Silver-Holmes (HBH-W, all rounder): 3/30 in the Spring Challenge.
Most stars have not played yet this month, so these picks mix Spring Challenge numbers with each player’s role.
HBH-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team: Small Leagues
Wicketkeeper: Amy Jones
Batters: Meg Lanning, Lizelle Lee, Rachel Trenaman
All rounders: Annabel Sutherland (C), Chamari Athapaththu (Vc), Kim Garth, Nicola Carey
Bowlers: Amy Smith, Charlie Dean, Molly Strano
Captain: Annabel Sutherland. An all rounder who bats in the top order and bowls four overs.
Vice captain: Chamari Athapaththu. Opens the batting and bowls spin.
HBH-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team: Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Amy Jones, Kate Pelle
Batters: Lizelle Lee, Meg Lanning
All rounders: Chamari Athapaththu (Vc), Annabel Sutherland, Dani Gibson, Hayley Silver-Holmes (C)
Bowlers: Amy Smith, Linsey Smith, Sophie Day
Captain: Hayley Silver-Holmes. An all rounder who took 3/30 in the Spring Challenge. Few people will make her captain.
Vice captain: Chamari Athapaththu. Points with bat and ball.
Differentials: Kate Pelle made 20 off 14 in the Spring Challenge and keeps wicket. Dani Gibson bats lower down and bowls medium pace.
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Match Prediction
The Hurricanes are the defending champions and have won 7 of the last 10 against the Stars. The Stars finished the Spring Challenge with two wins in a row and have a strong top order with Lanning, Jones and Sutherland. Our pick is the Hurricanes to win, but it should be close.
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FAQs – HBH-W vs MLS-W Fantasy Team
Who will win Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women today?
The Hurricanes are the defending champions and lead the recent head to head 7-3. We pick the Hurricanes.
What is the HBH-W vs MLS-W Fantasy prediction?
In small leagues, go with Annabel Sutherland as captain and Chamari Athapaththu as vice captain. In grand leagues, try Hayley Silver-Holmes as captain and Chamari Athapaththu as vice captain.
What is the pitch report for Junction Oval, Melbourne?
The average first innings score is 147, and the team bowling first has won 60% of games. Around 150 looks like a good total.
What is the probable playing XI for Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women?
These XIs are built from the WBBL squads, because this is the first game. Final XIs come at the toss.
Who are the best captain and vice captain picks for HBH-W vs MLS-W?
Annabel Sutherland and Chamari Athapaththu are the best all rounder picks. Meg Lanning is the best batting pick.
What time does Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Stars Women start?
The match starts at 1:40 PM IST on Thursday, 29 October 2026. That is 7:10 PM local time in Melbourne.
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