WBBL 2023: Match 1, SS-W vs MS-W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s WBBL match between SS-W vs MS-W?

The Women’s Big Bash League 2023 is all set to get underway as Sydney Sixers Women and Melbourne Stars Women are all set to take on each other in the curtain raiser of the tournament on Thursday, October 19 at North Sydney Oval, Sydney. Notably, it will be the ninth season of the T20 extravaganza and the Sixers will be eager to start their campaign on a winning note having finished as runner-ups of the last season.

Sixers finished on the top spot on the points table but ended up losing in the summit clash against Adelaide Strikers. On the other hand, Melbourne Stars failed to qualify for the knockout stages in the previous season as they finished on the six spot having won five out of their 14 matches. Both teams will look to start their campaign with a win and earn crucial two points on the table.

SS-W VS MS-W Match Details

North Sydney Oval Pitch Report and Conditions

In the last five matches played at the venue, three have been won by teams batting second. The average first innings score has been 153 in the last five games while the highest target chased is 213. The pitch is expected to be good for batting and the captain winning the toss is likely to bowl first keeping the recent records in mind.

Also Check: Live Cricket Score- Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women, Match 1

SS-W vs MS-W Head-to-Head Record:

SS-W vs MS-W Probable Playing XI

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W)

Alyssa Healy (wk), Suzie Bates, Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Erin Burns, Jade Allen, Maitlan Brown, Kate Peterson, Emma Hughes, Gabrielle Sutcliffe, Lauren Cheatle

Melbourne Stars Women (MS -W)

Meg Lanning (c), Sophie Reid, Maia Boucher, Alice Capsey, Annabel Sutherland, Kim Garth, Nicole Faltum (wk), Sophia Dunkley, Sasha Moloney, Rhys McKenna, Milly Illingworth

Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter

Alyssa Healy (Sydney Sixers)

The wicketkeeper batter is one of the most explosive batters in world cricket and will look to start the tournament with a band. Healy boasts of over two thousand runs in T20 format and will be the batter the watchout for in the upcoming fixture.

Probable Best Bowler

Ellyse Perry (Sydney Sixers)

The seam allrounder is counted among the greatest players in the history of women’s cricket. Perry has over 1700 runs and 123 wickets in T20Is and will be eager to start the tournament with a good performance from her side.

Today's Match Prediction: Sydney Sixers Women to win the match 

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.