SS-W vs MS-W Dream11 Prediction: Match 17 – Australian Women’s Big Bash League 2025 | Fantasy Tips, Playing 11 & Match Preview
Sydney Sixers Women will take on Melbourne Stars Women in Match 17 of the Australian Women’s T20 League 2025 at North Sydney Oval. Sixers bring explosive batting and top-class all-rounders, while Stars rely heavily on their experienced international core.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women |
| Match Number | 17 |
| Tournament | Australian Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | 20 November 2025 |
| Venue | North Sydney Oval |
| Format | T20 |
Pitch Report
Surface Behaviour
- Very good for batting
- Pacers get some early swing
- Spinners must rely on variations
- Expect a high-scoring match
Expected Score
- 150–175 likely
Fantasy Impact
- Pick top-order batters
- Choose pacers who bowl death overs
- All-rounders offer maximum consistency
Weather Report
- Perfect for cricket
- No rain forecast
- Slight breeze but no major impact
Team Preview: Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W)
Strengths
- Powerful opening pair
- Strong all-rounders
- Good death-bowling options
Weaknesses
- Spin attack slightly inconsistent
- Middle-order pressure if early wickets fall
SS-W Probable Playing 11
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Opener | Alyssa Healy (WK) |
| Opener | Suzie Bates |
| Batter | Ashleigh Gardner |
| Batter | Ellyse Perry |
| All-rounder | Chloe Tryon |
| All-rounder | Maitlan Brown |
| Middle-order | Erin Burns |
| Spinner | Sophie Ecclestone |
| Pacer | Lauren Cheatle |
| Pacer | Kate Peterson |
| Utility | Jade Allen |
Team Preview: Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W)
Strengths
- Strong opening pair
- Reliable all-round options
- Good pace attack
Weaknesses
- Middle-order collapses at times
- High dependency on top 3
MS-W Probable Playing 11
| Role | Player |
|---|---|
| Opener | Meg Lanning |
| Opener | Sophia Dunkley |
| Batter | Annabel Sutherland |
| Middle-order | Alice Capsey |
| All-rounder | Kim Garth |
| All-rounder | Tess Flintoff |
| Wicketkeeper | Nicole Faltum |
| Spinner | Sasha Moloney |
| Pacer | Milly Illingworth |
| Pacer | Rhys McKenna |
| Utility | Sophie Day |
Head-to-Head & Form
- Sixers have better balance and consistency
- Stars rely on strong starts from Lanning & Dunkley
- North Sydney Oval suits Sixers’ batting style
Top Fantasy Picks
Best Batting Picks
- Alyssa Healy
- Meg Lanning
- Ashleigh Gardner
Best All-Rounder Picks
- Ellyse Perry
- Annabel Sutherland
- Kim Garth
Best Bowlers
- Sophie Ecclestone
- Milly Illingworth
- Lauren Cheatle
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Safe (Small League)
- Alyssa Healy (C)
- Ellyse Perry (VC)
- Meg Lanning
Risky (Grand League)
- Annabel Sutherland (C)
- Ashleigh Gardner (VC)
- Kim Garth
Dream11 Team Strategy
Small League Strategy
- Pick Sixers’ top order
- At least 1 all-rounder from each side
- Prefer Healy/Perry as C/VC
Grand League Strategy
- Take punts on Stars’ middle order
- Use a bowler as C/VC for differential gain
- Include Sophie Day or Peterson as X-factor
Match Prediction
Sydney Sixers Women look stronger and more balanced.
Predicted Winner: Sydney Sixers Women
Final Fantasy Tips
- Pick at least 2 Sixers all-rounders
- Don’t ignore Meg Lanning
- Select pacers who bowl powerplay or death overs
- Update team after toss
