Sydney Thunder chase sixth straight win over Melbourne Stars
Sydney Thunder meet Melbourne Stars at Drummoyne Oval, Monday 7:10pm (Women's Big Bash League, 24th Match). Sydney Thunder have won the last five against Melbourne Stars.
The big picture
Sydney Thunder are 2–1 in Women's Big Bash League 2026.
Melbourne Stars are 1–3 in Women's Big Bash League 2026.
Form
Sydney Thunder have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Perth Scorchers.
Melbourne Stars have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Sydney Sixers.
Melbourne Stars have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 17 times on our records since 2016: Sydney Thunder 11, Melbourne Stars 2.
Last time out (2025, Match 38), Sydney Thunder won 79–66 at Junction Oval.
Sydney Thunder have won the last five against Melbourne Stars.
Players to watch
For Sydney Thunder, watch Heather Knight (36.7 runs a game in 2026) and Anika Learoyd (35.7 runs a game in 2026).
For Melbourne Stars, watch Meg Lanning (36.5 runs a game in 2026) and Annabel Sutherland (27 runs a game, 5 wickets in 2026).
Milestone watch
Meg Lanning is set to play game 100.
At Drummoyne Oval
Sydney Thunder have won 5 of their last 10 at Drummoyne Oval.
Melbourne Stars have won 0 of 3 at Drummoyne Oval.
What the numbers say
On form and history, Sydney Thunder go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
