Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Prediction: Who Will Win 11th T20 Spring Challenge Match on 25th October 2025?
The 11th T20 Spring Challenge 2025 brings an exciting face-off between two contrasting teams — Brisbane Heat Women and Melbourne Stars Women. As Brisbane continues to dominate the points table, Melbourne Stars seek redemption to keep their season alive. This Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women prediction highlights form, team analysis, fantasy picks, and match insights for the encounter on Saturday, 25th October 2025, at North Sydney Oval.
Match Details
| Match | BRHW vs MLSW, 11th T20 Spring Challenge 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, 25th October 2025 |
| Time | 4:30 AM (IST) |
| Venue | North Sydney Oval, North Sydney |
| Competition | T20 Spring Challenge 2025 |
| Live Streaming | FanCode |
Brisbane Heat Women Team Preview
Brisbane Heat Women have made an incredible start to the 2025 T20 Spring Challenge, sitting comfortably at the top of the table. Their combination of disciplined bowling and composed batting has made them a standout unit this season. They’ve registered consecutive wins, reflecting a well-balanced and confident setup under the leadership of Charli Knott.
In the batting department, Lucinda Bourke has been a pillar of consistency. Her ability to rotate strike while finding boundaries ensures a steady flow of runs at the top. Mikayla Wrigley, with her composed approach, complements Bourke perfectly. Together, they’ve built solid platforms for the middle order to capitalize on.
Charli Knott has been impactful both as a captain and an all-rounder, contributing with timely wickets and aggressive cameos down the order. Annie O’Neil has provided stability in crucial situations, while Clodagh Ryall adds firepower lower down the lineup.
Bowling has been Brisbane’s major strength. Nicola Hancock has led the attack with pace and precision, taking five wickets in two matches at an economy of 7.80. Bonnie Berry and Sianna Ginger have supported her well, sharing seven wickets between them. Their discipline with the new ball and control in the death overs make Brisbane Heat a complete bowling unit.
The team’s positive momentum, balance, and depth across departments make them firm favorites for this clash.
Melbourne Stars Women Team Preview
Melbourne Stars Women are struggling to find rhythm after a disappointing start to their 2025 campaign. Two consecutive losses have left them at the bottom of the table, and their qualification hopes hinge on this fixture. They need a collective performance to turn things around.
Meg Lanning remains the standout performer with the bat. Her experience and ability to anchor the innings have kept the Stars competitive despite overall batting struggles. With 110 runs in two games, she continues to be their key run-scorer. Sasha Moloney has impressed as well, striking 85 runs with a brisk strike rate of 137, providing the team with valuable runs in the middle order.
However, the rest of the batting lineup has been inconsistent. Players like Sophie Reid, Ines McKeon, and Georgia Prestwidge have shown flashes of brilliance but failed to convert starts into match-winning performances. For Melbourne Stars Women to compete against the red-hot Brisbane Heat, this trio needs to step up.
Bowling remains a major concern. While Sasha Moloney has been economical with three wickets, the rest of the attack has struggled. Jasmine Kamboj and Sophie Day have managed just one wicket each, failing to build pressure in the middle overs. Without regular breakthroughs, Stars have been unable to contain opponents effectively.
Despite these challenges, the Stars possess individual match-winners who could spark a turnaround if they play to their potential.
BRHW vs MLSW Probable Playing XI
| Brisbane Heat Women | Melbourne Stars Women |
|---|---|
| Charli Knott (c) | Meg Lanning |
| Lucinda Bourke | Ines McKeon |
| Sianna Ginger | Rhys McKenna |
| Annie O Neil | Sophie Reid (wk) |
| Mikayla Wrigley (wk) | Sasha Moloney |
| Clodagh Ryall | Indigo Noble |
| Lucy Hamilton | Georgia Prestwidge |
| Nicola Hancock | Ella Hayward (c) |
| Filippa Suesee | Maisy Gibson |
| Bonnie Berry | Sophie Day |
| Ayaka Stafford | Jasmine Kamboj |
Fantasy Team XI
| Position | Player |
|---|---|
| Wicketkeeper | Mikayla Wrigley |
| Batters | Meg Lanning, Lucinda Bourke, Annie O Neil |
| All-rounders | Charli Knott (C), Sasha Moloney (VC), Sianna Ginger |
| Bowlers | Nicola Hancock, Bonnie Berry, Sophie Day, Jasmine Kamboj |
Captain Choices:
- Charli Knott: A genuine match-winner who contributes in both batting and bowling.
- Sasha Moloney: Consistent performer with all-round potential for big fantasy points.
Vice-Captain Choices:
- Meg Lanning: Reliable top-order batter with potential for a big score.
- Nicola Hancock: Wicket-taking threat with the new ball.
Players to Avoid:
- Indigo Noble: Yet to make a significant contribution in the tournament.
- Clodagh Ryall: Struggles for consistency and might not fetch many fantasy points.
Favourite Team in Today’s Match
Brisbane Heat Women are the clear favorites heading into this match. Their form, balance, and confidence make them a dominant force in the Spring Challenge. With the likes of Lucinda Bourke and Charli Knott leading the charge, they’ve shown an ability to perform in all phases of the game. Their bowling depth, featuring Nicola Hancock and Bonnie Berry, ensures they can defend any total or restrict any side effectively.
In contrast, Melbourne Stars Women are under immense pressure after two consecutive defeats. Their batting has been overly reliant on Meg Lanning, and the bowling unit lacks penetration. Unless they produce something extraordinary, Brisbane Heat’s superior momentum and team balance should guide them to another comfortable victory.
Pitch Report
The North Sydney Oval pitch traditionally favors batters early in the innings, with the new ball coming nicely onto the bat. However, as the game progresses, spinners may find assistance with some turn and grip. A score around 140–145 is considered competitive, and teams batting first will aim to reach that mark.
Weather Report
The forecast for North Sydney is pleasant with temperatures ranging between 20–24°C. Slight humidity may aid swing bowlers in the morning session, but there is no rain expected, ensuring a full 40-over contest.
Broadcast Details
- Live Streaming: FanCode (India)
- TV Broadcast: Not available on television networks
Toss Prediction
Toss Winner: Brisbane Heat Women
The team winning the toss is likely to bat first to capitalize on the fresh surface and scoreboard pressure later in the match.
Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women Score Prediction
- If Brisbane Heat Women bat first: 140+
- If Melbourne Stars Women bat first: 132+
Match Prediction
In this Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women prediction, all indicators point toward another commanding performance from Brisbane Heat. Their consistency, bowling strength, and top-order solidity make them a step ahead of Melbourne Stars.
Predicted Winner: Brisbane Heat Women
Also, once the toss takes place, we might modify the Today Match Prediction as per the playing XIs. Please check this blog after the toss for the updated Prediction.
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