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WBBL, 2026: Struggling Melbourne Stars go against in-form Brisbane Heat
Melbourne Stars women are preparing to host Brisbane Heat in the 19th match of the ongoing Women’s Big Bash League on Thursday at Junction Oval. Stars are eyeing a much-needed win after managing only one win so far in their campaign.
They came very close to securing victories against Perth Scorchers and Sydney Sixers in their last home encounters, but they narrowly fell short on both occasions. On the other hand, Brisbane Heat are riding a wave of confidence. Having secured back-to-back victories, they are now targeting a third consecutive win as they look to maintain their place in the top four.
Head-to-head
Matches - 19
Melbourne Stars won - 8
Brisbane Heat won - 11
No result - 1
Melbourne Stars likely XI: Meg Lanning (c), Charlie Dean, Kim Garth, Annabel Sutherland, Dani Gibson, Maisy Gibson, Amy Jones, Carly Leeson, Rhys McKenna, Georgia Prestwidge, Naomi Stalenberg
Brisbane Heat Women likely XI: Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Yastika Bhatia, Georgia Redmayne (c&wk), Orla Prendergast, Lucy Hamilton, Annie O Neil, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Catherine White
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