Cricket: Jess Davidson and Erin Osborne's Big Bash sides set to meet in Big Bash action

Erin Osborne and Jess Davidson have both been named in their respective Melbourne Stars (Osborne) and Sydney Thunder (Davidson) squads for their Women's BBL match-up this afternoon.

Both sides have struggled in the early part of the competition with the Thunder yet to post a win and the Stars registering just one.

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One of several new recruits for the Thunder this season, Davidson is still to make her debut.

Osborne hasn't yet figured for the Stars either.

Today's game gets underway at 1.25pm.

Both sides will back up on Wednesday with the Thunder facing the Melbourne Renegades at the same time while the Stars have a twilight clash with the Hobart Hurricanes.