By Victoria Hamilton 
Melbourne Stars Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women WBBL 2025 4th Match Preview
The Women’s Big Bash League 2025 rolls on with another exciting clash as Melbourne Stars Women host Adelaide Strikers Women in the 4th Match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on November 10, 2025, starting at 3:10 PM local time.
The Stars are desperate to bounce back after a tough run of form, while the Strikers — one of WBBL’s most consistent sides — are keen to start this new campaign with intent. With both teams boasting world-class allrounders and power hitters, expect a high-quality contest on a true MCG surface.
Match Details
- Fixture: Melbourne Stars Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women, 4th Match, WBBL 2025
- Date & Time: November 10, 2025 | 3:10 PM (local)
- Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne
- Tournament: Women’s Big Bash League 2025
Form Guide
- Melbourne Stars Women: 🅰️ ❌ ❌ ❌ ❌
– Struggling for wins; need a turnaround led by experience. - Adelaide Strikers Women: 🅰️ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
– Started well last season but lost momentum late.
The Strikers dominate the recent rivalry, but the Stars have enough individual quality to spring a surprise at home.
Players to Watch – Melbourne Stars Women
Meg Lanning: 188 runs in her last 10 matches at 112.57 SR. If she finds form, the Stars’ batting transforms instantly.
Annabel Sutherland (c): 107 runs in 6 matches + multi-dimensional allround skills make her the team’s key.
Marizanne Kapp: 6 wickets @ 6.29 econ — the South African veteran brings calm and control to both powerplays.
Sasha Moloney: 6 wickets in 4 matches, 5.63 econ — reliable with the new ball and during middle overs.
Amy Jones (wk): Adds English flair and reliability behind the stumps and in the top order.
Players to Watch – Adelaide Strikers Women
Madeline Penna: 360 runs in 10 matches @ 90 avg, SR 130.9 — currently one of WBBL’s most consistent batters.
Laura Wolvaardt: 168 runs @ 33.6 avg — elegant, composed, and clinical with strike rotation.
Tahlia McGrath (c): Brings top-tier leadership and allround balance — vital for the Strikers’ stability.
Megan Schutt: 8 wickets (6.59 econ) — swing and experience up front.
Amanda-Jade Wellington: 9 wickets, dangerous leg-spinner who thrives against right-hand-heavy lineups.
Sophie Ecclestone: Adds world-class spin variation; her inclusion strengthens the attack massively.
Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)
- Oct 21, 2025 – Strikers won by 7 wickets
- Nov 24, 2024 – Abandoned (no result)
- Oct 24, 2023 – Strikers won by 4 wickets
- Oct 21, 2023 – Strikers won by 148 runs
- Nov 05, 2022 – Strikers won by 5 wickets
Strikers lead 4–0 (1 NR) — pure dominance over the Stars in recent seasons.
Pitch & Conditions
- The MCG surface provides even bounce, rewarding timing and placement.
- Early morning start could offer some seam movement before settling into a batting-friendly track.
- Spinners will play a key role in the second half.
- Par score: 155–165.
Match Prediction
While the Stars have elite names like Lanning and Sutherland, the Strikers’ cohesion, spin strength, and superior head-to-head record make them clear favourites.
Prediction: Adelaide Strikers Women to win comfortably by 5–6 wickets.