AS-W vs MS-W Commentary, 31 October, 2026

Eleanor Larosa to Carly Leeson, no run, Full and on off stump, Carly Leeson pushes it to short cover. Melbourne Stars finish on 164 for 7, falling 21 runs short of the 186 target.

Eleanor Larosa to Kim Garth, 1 run, Good length from Larosa, on the stumps, worked away to square leg for one. Melbourne Stars need 22 off the last ball with three wickets in hand.

Eleanor Larosa to Kim Garth, Four, Kim Garth finds the gap at short cover, beating the fielder to the rope for four. It's a good-length ball on off stump and she puts it away. The chase remains steep for Melbourne Stars Women, needing 23 off 9 with three wickets in hand.

Eleanor Larosa to Carly Leeson, 1 run, Larosa bowls a good length on the stumps, Leeson goes forward and places it to mid off for one.

Eleanor Larosa to Carly Leeson, 2 runs, Larosa drops it on a good length on the stumps, Leeson comes forward and works it to short mid wicket for two.

Eleanor Larosa to Carly Leeson, no run, Larosa sends down a full delivery on off stump and Leeson gets no run off it. Melbourne Stars need thirty from five balls with three wickets left, a required rate of 36.

Sophie Ecclestone to Kim Garth, Four, Sophie Ecclestone bowls a full length on off stump, and Kim Garth goes forward and places it toward slip for four. Garth gets the boundary. Melbourne Stars need 30 off 6 balls with three wickets in hand, an improbable ask.

Sophie Ecclestone to Carly Leeson, 1 run, Sophie Ecclestone bowls a full length on the stumps and Carly Leeson works it toward mid on for a single. The chase stays steep for Melbourne Stars Women, who need 34 off 14 balls with three wickets in hand.

Sophie Ecclestone to Kim Garth, 1 run, Sophie Ecclestone drops it on a good length on off stump, and Kim Garth pushes it to mid off for one. Melbourne Stars need 35 off 9 balls with four wickets in hand.

Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 bye, Sophie Ecclestone sends down a full-length off-spinner on off stump. Naomi Stalenberg stays rooted in the crease and goes for the flick, but the ball runs away toward slip for a bye.

Sophie Ecclestone to Kim Garth, 1 run, Sophie Ecclestone to Kim Garth, one run. Garth goes forward and plays the inside out shot towards short cover.

Amanda Wellington to Kim Garth, 1 run, Full and on off stump, worked to mid off for one. Melbourne Stars need 38 off 12 with four wickets left, and the required rate is climbing steeply.

Amanda Wellington to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Amanda Wellington sends down a full one on off stump and Naomi Stalenberg works it to mid on for one.

Amanda Wellington to Naomi Stalenberg, Four, Amanda Wellington pitches it full on off stump and Naomi Stalenberg drives it to mid on for four. The chase is steep and every boundary counts.

Amanda Wellington to Naomi Stalenberg, Four, Amanda Wellington to Naomi Stalenberg, good length on off stump, placed to slip for four. Naomi Stalenberg finds the gap and it races away. Melbourne Stars Women need 44 off 15 balls with the required rate climbing steeply.

Amanda Wellington to Kim Garth, 1 run, Amanda Wellington sends down a full delivery on off stump and Kim Garth works it to short cover for a single. The required rate climbs to eighteen an over, with 48 needed from 16 balls and four wickets left.

Amanda Wellington to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Amanda Wellington drops it on a good length at the off stump, worked away towards short mid wicket for a single. Melbourne Stars Women need 49 off 24 balls with four wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 12.25.

Sophie Ecclestone to Kim Garth, no run, Sophie Ecclestone sends down a full delivery on off stump, and Kim Garth can't get it away. No run. Melbourne Stars need 50 off 18 balls with four wickets in hand, and the required rate climbs to 16.67.

Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Sophie Ecclestone sends down a full delivery on leg stump and Naomi Stalenberg works it to mid on for a single. The chase grows steeper for Melbourne Stars Women, who need 50 off 19 balls with four wickets in hand.

Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, Four, Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, FOUR. Stalenberg goes forward and plays the inside out shot, placing it to short cover for four. The chase is steep for Melbourne Stars, needing 51 off 20 balls at 15.3 an over.

Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, no run, Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, no run. Good length, on the stumps, and Stalenberg pushes it to mid off.

Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, 2 runs, Sophie Ecclestone drops it on a good length on the stumps and Naomi Stalenberg works it to square leg for two. The chase climbs steeply for Melbourne Stars, needing 55 off 22 balls.

Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, 2 runs, Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, two runs. Good length, on the stumps, Stalenberg goes forward and places it to short mid wicket. Melbourne Stars Women need 57 off 23 balls at 14.87 an over.

Eleanor Larosa to Kim Garth, no run, Full and on off stump, worked to mid off, no run there.

Eleanor Larosa to Charlotte Dean, no run, Larosa keeps it on the stumps on a good length, and Dean can only keep it out. No run. Melbourne Stars need 59 off 26 balls with five wickets in hand.

Eleanor Larosa to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Naomi Stalenberg works a good-length ball on the stumps to square leg and takes one.

Eleanor Larosa to Naomi Stalenberg, no run, Larosa keeps it on the stumps on a good length, and Stalenberg pushes it to short cover. No run there, and the pressure stays on with 60 needed from 29 balls.

Amanda Wellington to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Amanda Wellington to Naomi Stalenberg, one run. Stalenberg comes forward to a good-length ball on the stumps and places it toward short mid wicket for a single.

Amanda Wellington to Danielle Gibson, 1 run, Danielle Gibson pushes forward to a good-length ball on the stumps and places it to mid off for one.

Amanda Wellington to Annabel Sutherland, Four, Wellington bowls a full length on leg stump, Sutherland goes forward and flicks it to short mid wicket for four. The chase stays tight, with 62 needed from 33 balls.

Amanda Wellington to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Wellington drops it on a good length on off stump, and Sutherland can only keep it out with no run. Melbourne Stars need 66 off 34, the required rate climbing at 11.65.

Amanda Wellington to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Wellington sends down a good-length ball on the stumps, Sutherland pushes it toward point and there's no run. Melbourne Stars need 66 off 35 balls with seven wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 11.31.

Madeline Penna to Naomi Stalenberg, no run, Madeline Penna sends down a full delivery on the stumps, and Naomi Stalenberg can only push it toward point without scoring.

Madeline Penna to Naomi Stalenberg, Four, Madeline Penna drops it on a good length on off stump, and Naomi Stalenberg sends it to mid off for four. The chase stays tight as Melbourne Stars Women push on.

Madeline Penna to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Madeline Penna drops it on a good length at the off stump and Annabel Sutherland guides it toward short cover for one.

Madeline Penna to Annabel Sutherland, 1 wide, Madeline Penna sends one down the off side, but it's too wide and the umpire signals it. An extra run for Melbourne Stars.

Madeline Penna to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Naomi Stalenberg pushes forward to a good-length ball on the stumps and works it toward short cover for one.

Madeline Penna to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Good length from Penna, on the stumps, worked to short mid wicket for one.

Madeline Penna to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Madeline Penna drops it back of a length on off stump, worked away toward short mid wicket for one.

Tahlia McGrath to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Tahlia McGrath lands it on a good length on the stumps, and Annabel Sutherland can only keep it out. No run. Melbourne Stars need 75 off 42 balls, with the required rate climbing to 10.71.

Tahlia McGrath to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, A full-length ball on off stump is placed to short cover for one.

Tahlia McGrath to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, A full delivery on off stump is worked to short mid wicket for a single.

Tahlia McGrath to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs, Tahlia McGrath to Annabel Sutherland, two runs. A good-length fast delivery on the stumps, Sutherland goes forward and ramps it down to short fine leg.

Tahlia McGrath to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Good length on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for one.

Tahlia McGrath to Naomi Stalenberg, no run, Tahlia McGrath drops it on a good length on off stump and Naomi Stalenberg can't get it away. No run.

Anesu Mushangwe to Naomi Stalenberg, 1 run, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on off stump, worked away to short mid wicket for a single. Melbourne Stars need 80 off 48 balls.

Anesu Mushangwe to Naomi Stalenberg, 2 runs, Mushangwe drops it on a good length on the stumps, Stalenberg comes forward and works it to short mid wicket for two.

Anesu Mushangwe to Naomi Stalenberg, no run, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on the stumps and Naomi Stalenberg works it toward short mid wicket, but there's no run in it.

Anesu Mushangwe to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Mushangwe drops it on a good length on the stumps, Sutherland works it to mid off and takes one.

Anesu Mushangwe to Annabel Sutherland, Four, Anesu Mushangwe drops it full on off stump, Annabel Sutherland steps forward and drives it through short cover for four. The chase is comfortable at the moment, with 84 needed from 52 balls.

Anesu Mushangwe to Annabel Sutherland, Six, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on off stump, and Annabel Sutherland goes forward to loft an inside out shot over mid off for six. The chase keeps moving with the required rate in check.

Sophie Ecclestone to Naomi Stalenberg, no run, Sophie Ecclestone sends down an off-spinner on a good length at the off stump. Naomi Stalenberg comes forward and plays a defensive shot, stopping the ball towards short cover. No run.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run, Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run. Good length on off stump, McKenna pushes it toward short cover.

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Sophie Ecclestone sends down a full delivery on the stumps, and Annabel Sutherland works it to short cover for a single. Melbourne Stars need 94 from 57 balls with eight wickets in hand.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Full and on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for one.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, 1 wide, Sophie Ecclestone sends one down the leg side and it's called wide. Melbourne Stars get an extra run as the chase continues.

Sophie Ecclestone to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Sophie Ecclestone sends down a full delivery on the stumps, Annabel Sutherland works it to mid on for a single. Melbourne Stars need 97 off 59 balls with eight wickets in hand, the required rate climbing to 9.86.

Ella Wilson to Annabel Sutherland, 1 run, Ella Wilson sends down a good-length ball on off stump, Annabel Sutherland comes forward and drives it to short mid wicket for a single.

Ella Wilson to Annabel Sutherland, Four, Wilson sends down a full toss on off stump and Sutherland puts it away to short mid wicket for four. The chase stays tight as Melbourne Stars Women move to 87 for 2, needing 99 off 61 balls at 9.74 an over.

Ella Wilson to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Ella Wilson keeps it on a good length on off stump, no run. Melbourne Stars need 103 off 62 balls with eight wickets in hand, required rate 9.97.

Ella Wilson to Annabel Sutherland, 2 runs, Ella Wilson drops it on a good length at the off stump, Annabel Sutherland comes forward and places it toward point for two. The chase tightens further, with Melbourne Stars Women needing 103 off 63 balls.

Ella Wilson to Annabel Sutherland, no run, Ella Wilson to Annabel Sutherland, no run. Good length on off stump, Sutherland can't get it away. Melbourne Stars need 105 off 64 balls with eight wickets in hand, required rate 9.84.

Ella Wilson to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Ella Wilson sends down a full length ball on off stump and Rhys McKenna works it to mid on for one.

Ella Wilson to Rhys McKenna, 1 wide, Ella Wilson sends one down the leg side, full in length, and it's called wide. Melbourne Stars Women move to 80 for 2.

Amanda Wellington to Amy Jones, no run, Wellington sends down a full delivery on off stump. Amy Jones plays it toward mid off but no run is taken.

Amanda Wellington to Amy Jones, 2 runs, Amanda Wellington to Amy Jones, two runs. Full length on the stumps, Jones goes forward and places it toward short cover.

Amanda Wellington to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Amanda Wellington sends down a full length ball on off stump, Rhys McKenna works it to short cover and takes one. Melbourne Stars Women keep the chase moving.

Amanda Wellington to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Amanda Wellington sends down a full delivery on off stump and Meg Lanning works it to mid off for a single. Melbourne Stars Women are 76 for none, needing 110 more from 71 balls at 9.3 an over.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning works a good-length ball on off stump to point and takes one.

Eleanor Larosa to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Good-length ball on the stumps, placed toward slip for one.

Eleanor Larosa to Rhys McKenna, Four, Larosa pitches it full on off stump and Rhys McKenna puts it away to short mid wicket for four. The chase remains comfortable for Melbourne Stars as they move to 73 without loss.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Meg Lanning takes a single off Eleanor Larosa. Melbourne Stars Women need 117 from 75 balls.

Eleanor Larosa to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Larosa drops it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to square leg for one.

Eleanor Larosa to Rhys McKenna, 4 bye, Larosa drops it back of a length on the stumps, McKenna hangs back and pulls, the ball running away towards slip for four byes.

Amanda Wellington to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Good length from Wellington on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for one. Melbourne Stars Women reach 63 without loss.

Amanda Wellington to Meg Lanning, 1 leg bye, Amanda Wellington drops it on a good length on the stumps, Meg Lanning comes forward and the ball rolls away for a leg bye.

Amanda Wellington to Meg Lanning, no run, Amanda Wellington bowls a full length on the stumps, Meg Lanning pushes it toward mid off but no run is taken.

Amanda Wellington to Meg Lanning, no run, Wellington bowls a good-length leg-spin delivery on off stump. Lanning comes forward looking to sweep but fails to make contact.

Amanda Wellington to Meg Lanning, Four, Amanda Wellington sends down a full toss on leg stump and Meg Lanning puts it away to short fine leg for four. The Stars are comfortable in the chase as Lanning finds the boundary.

Amanda Wellington to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Amanda Wellington sends down a full delivery on the stumps, worked away to short mid wicket for a single.

Tahlia McGrath to Meg Lanning, Four, Tahlia McGrath drops it on a good length on off stump, Meg Lanning goes after it and the ball flies to slip for four. The Stars are comfortable in the chase as Lanning finds the boundary.

Tahlia McGrath to Meg Lanning, no run, Tahlia McGrath drops it on a good length on off stump, and Meg Lanning can only push it back without a run.

Tahlia McGrath to Meg Lanning, Four, McGrath drops it back of a length on the stumps and Lanning works it to square leg for four. The Stars' chase keeps its rhythm, the opener finding the boundary with little fuss.

Tahlia McGrath to Meg Lanning, no run, Tahlia McGrath bowls a good length on the stumps, Lanning pushes it to mid on but no run is taken.

Tahlia McGrath to Meg Lanning, 2 runs, Tahlia McGrath drops it on a good length on the stumps, worked away to square leg for two.

Tahlia McGrath to Meg Lanning, Four, Tahlia McGrath pitches it full and on the stumps, and Meg Lanning puts it away to short fine leg for four. The Stars are comfortable in the chase as the ball races away.

Madeline Penna to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Madeline Penna drops it on a good length on off stump, Lanning works it to point for one.

Madeline Penna to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Madeline Penna sends down a good-length ball on off stump and Rhys McKenna works it to short mid wicket for a single.

Madeline Penna to Rhys McKenna, no run, Penna drops it on a good length on off stump, McKenna pushes it to point and there's no run.

Madeline Penna to Rhys McKenna, Four, Madeline Penna drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Rhys McKenna sends it to slip for four. The chase stays comfortable for the Stars.

Madeline Penna to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Good-length ball on off stump, worked to short cover for one.

Madeline Penna to Meg Lanning, Four, Madeline Penna drops it on a good length on off stump and Meg Lanning puts it away to short fine leg for four. The chase is tight, and Lanning keeps it moving.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, Four, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on the stumps, Rhys McKenna comes forward and places it to short fine leg for four. The chase stays tight as the required rate climbs.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, Four, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on off stump and Rhys McKenna gets four, the ball placed toward slip. The chase is tight, with 159 still needed off 97 balls.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, no run, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on the stumps and Rhys McKenna can only keep it out. No run there, and the required rate keeps climbing for the Stars.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, 2 runs, Anesu Mushangwe pitches it full and on the stumps, and Rhys McKenna comes forward to work it toward short mid wicket for two. The chase climbs steeply, with 163 still needed from 99 balls.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, Four, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on the stumps, and Rhys McKenna sends it to mid off for four. The chase is steep, and the Stars need boundaries like this.

Anesu Mushangwe to Meg Lanning, 1 run, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on off stump, worked to short mid wicket for a single. Melbourne Stars need 169 off 101 balls at 10.04 an over, and the required rate keeps climbing.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run, Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run, on a good length on off stump, McKenna pushes it to point.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run, Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run. Good length, on the stumps, and McKenna pushes it toward point.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run, Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run. Good length on off stump, McKenna plays it to short cover. Melbourne Stars Women need 170 from 104 balls.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run, Sophie Ecclestone bowls a good length, on the stumps, and Rhys McKenna offers no run. The required rate climbs to 9.71 as the Stars need 170 from 105 balls.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, 1 wide, Sophie Ecclestone sends one down the leg side at a good length, and it's called wide. Melbourne Stars take the extra run as the required rate climbs further.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, Four, Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, good length on off stump, McKenna finds the gap at point for four. Melbourne Stars Women 15/0 after 1.1 overs.

Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run, Sophie Ecclestone to Rhys McKenna, no run. Good length on off stump, worked toward short cover.

Anesu Mushangwe to Meg Lanning, no run, Anesu Mushangwe sends down a full toss on leg stump and Meg Lanning keeps it out, the ball placed toward short fine leg. No run. The required rate climbs to 9.72 as the chase grows steeper.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on off stump, Rhys McKenna goes forward and places it to mid off for one.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, Four, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on off stump and Rhys McKenna sends it to mid on for four. The chase is steep, and McKenna keeps the scoreboard moving.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, no run, Good length from Mushangwe on off stump, McKenna pushes it toward short cover. No run there.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, no run, Anesu Mushangwe drops it on a good length on the stumps, Rhys McKenna pushes it toward short cover but finds the fielder. No run.

Anesu Mushangwe to Rhys McKenna, no run, Full and on the stumps, worked to mid off, no run there. Melbourne Stars need 180 from 120 balls with all ten wickets in hand.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, no run, Eleanor Larosa keeps it on a good length and on the stumps, and Meg Lanning pushes it to short cover. No run there. The required rate keeps climbing for the Stars.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, no run, Larosa keeps it on a good length and on the stumps, Lanning pushes it toward point but finds no gap.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, Four, Meg Lanning finds the gap at point and it runs away for four. Larosa lands it on a good length on off stump, and the batter puts it away square. Melbourne Stars are 6 for none after 0.3 overs, chasing 186.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, no run, Larosa keeps it on a good length on off stump, Lanning plays it out with no run. The required rate climbs further as the chase sits at 184 from 118 balls.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, no run, Full and on the stumps from Larosa, worked away towards point. No run.

Eleanor Larosa to Meg Lanning, 1 wide, Wide called as Larosa strays onto the leg stump from a good length. Meg Lanning goes forward but the umpire has already signalled the extra.

Eleanor Larosa to Rhys McKenna, 1 run, Full and on the stumps from Larosa, worked to mid off for one. Melbourne Stars Women are chasing 186 and the required rate is already 9.33, so the pressure is on from the very first ball.