Looking at the early-season landscape of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 points table, Perth Scorchers Women have flown straight to the summit, sitting proudly at the very top in 1st place with 2 points from game one and a towering net run rate of 3.422. Meanwhile, Melbourne Stars Women occupy 5th place with 2 points from 2 matches, having experienced mixed fortunes so far with one win and one loss, accompanied by a narrow negative net run rate of -0.075.
Squads:
Melbourne Stars Women’s Cricket Team
Meg Lanning (C), Sophie Day, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Dani Gibson, Maisy Gibson, Amy Jones, Carly Leeson, Rhys McKenna, Indigo Noble, Georgia Prestwidge, Zoe Samuel, Naomi Stalenberg, Annabel Sutherland
Perth Scorchers Women’s Cricket Team
Beth Mooney (C), Sophie Devine, Chloe Ainsworth, Sophie Devine, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Friday, Ebony Hoskin, Freya Kemp, Alana King, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana, Ruby Strange
Players to watch out:
Meg Lanning
Melbourne Stars captain Meg Lanning has taken charge of the leaderboard early on, accumulating 103 runs across her first two matches. Striking at 135.52 and maintaining a solid average of 51.50, she notched the highest score of her campaign so far with a classic 71. Lanning has hit a tournament-leading 15 boundaries, showing her trademark precision in placement and leading the line for the Stars.
Beth Mooney
Perth Scorchers’ star opener Beth Mooney kicked off her campaign with typical consistency, finishing unbeaten on 58 off 40 balls in her first match. Playing with composure and stroke play that yielded nine boundaries, she held the innings together at a strike rate of 145.00. Her ability to carry her bat through the innings guarantees the Scorchers a rock-solid foundation at the top of the order.
Annabel Sutherland
Annabel Sutherland has made an impact across both facets of the game for the Melbourne Stars through their first two matches. With the bat, she has slammed 86 runs at a strike rate of 156.36, headlined by a sharp half-century (57) and three big sixes. Equally potent with the ball, she has claimed four wickets—including best figures of 3 for 34—to stand as one of the most productive all-round contributors in the league early on.
Chloe Ainsworth
Perth Scorchers pace bowler Chloe Ainsworth made a strong impression in her opening 4-over spell of the competition. Displaying impressive control and discipline, she picked up 2 wickets for just 22 runs, keeping the opposition quiet with an economy rate of 5.50. Her sharp spell highlights her growing importance as a key strike bowler capable of building early pressure.
Pitch:
Junction Oval is a batter-friendly venue with a flat deck and small boundaries that encourage high-scoring games. Pacers extract light movement off the deck early with the fresh seam, but conditions favor aggressive stroke-play throughout.
Weather:
Expects mild conditions with highs of 19°C, cool evening breezes around 11°C, and a light chance of localized showers. A complete and uninterrupted game is expected.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Meg Lanning, Sophie Day, Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Amy Jones, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Devine, Chloe Ainsworth, Sophie Devine, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Friday, Beth Mooney
Match Details:
Venue – Junction Oval, Melbourne
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the JioStar app and website.
Source: femalecricket.com
