The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 features an intriguing matchup between Sydney Thunder Women (STW) and Hobart Hurricanes Women (HHW) on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
Both teams are excited to get their first game in the books and get the season started the right way. Sydney Thunder have batting fireworks at the top of the order, while Hobart Hurricanes have tremendous depth with their bowling. This could be a classic encounter that fantasy players and fans want to watch.
Match Details: ST-W vs HH-W, 2nd Match, 9 Nov
| Match Info | Details |
| Match | Sydney Thunder Women (SYTW) vs Hobart Hurricanes Women (HBHW), 2nd Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| Time | 4:10 PM Local (Brisbane), 6:10 AM GMT |
| Venue | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| Sydney Thunder Women’s Squad | See official squad announcements and updates |
| Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Squad | See official squad announcements and updates |
Venue & Pitch Report: ST-W vs HH-W
Allan Border Field at Brisbane is known for its true bounce and even pace, making this pitch very playable for batters and bowlers alike. There is a degree of early movement with the new ball that can unsettle the openers, but once they are settled in, batters for the most part find some rhythm to score fluently.
- Pitch Type: Balanced, with early support for pacers and support for spinners later in the innings.
- Average 1st Innings Score: About 145 – 155 runs.
- Weather Forecast (Nov 9): Clear, mild breeze, with about 25C, the ideal cricket conditions.
- Toss Impact: Most teams have done better when they decided to chase due to potential dew in the evening.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Records: ST-W vs HH-W
The matches played between the Sydney Thunder Women and the Hobart Hurricanes Women have been among the more exciting contests in the history of the WBBL. Thunder have a small positive overall record in their meetings, proving to be the more consistent team across the seasons.
| Category | Total Matches | HH-W (Hobart Hurricanes Women) | ST-W (Sydney Thunder Women) |
| Total Matches | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Matches Won | — | 7 | 12 |
| Matches Lost | — | 12 | 7 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | — | 174 | 156 |
| Lowest Score | — | 95 | 95 |
| Total Centuries | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toss Won | — | 9 | 11 |
| Won Batting First | — | 5 | 6 |
| Elected to Bat | — | 4 | 7 |
| Elected to Field | — | 7 | 3 |
| Won Toss & Match | — | 7 | 7 |
While Sydney Thunder has historically performed using a strong batting unit, Hobart Hurricanes appear to have a better lineup in this season that should make their meeting in 2025 more competitive.
Predicted Lineups: ST-W vs HH-W
Sydney Thunder Women (STW) Probable XI
- Phoebe Litchfield
- Chamari Athapaththu
- Heather Knight (c)
- Tahlia Wilson (wk)
- Sammy-Jo Johnson
- Anika Learoyd
- Hannah Darlington
- Lauren Smith
- Samantha Bates
- Lea Tahuhu
- Olivia Porter
Hobart Hurricanes Women (HHW) Probable XI
- Elyse Villani (c)
- Lizelle Lee (wk)
- Naomi Stalenberg
- Nicola Carey
- Heather Graham
- Molly Strano
- Ruth Johnston
- Amy Smith
- Maisy Gibson
- Hayley Silver-Holmes
- Tayla Vlaeminck
Key Players to Watch:
- Phoebe Litchfield: A steady top-order batter for Thunder.
- Chamari Athapaththu: Considered an all-round spinning option in the powerplay and middle overs.
- Nicola Carey: A very versatile performer who is capable of winning matches with both bat and ball.
- Molly Strano: Has good spin options and should be dangerous in Brisbane’s dry evening conditions.
Match Preview & Fantasy Tips: ST-W vs HH-W
This match is sure to be a tactical battle between the batting prowess of the Thunder and the bowling depth of the Hurricanes. The Sydney Thunder Women will look to their top-order trio of Litchfield, Athapaththu, and Knight to get them to a good start, while Hobart Hurricanes will look toward the all-round capabilities of Nicola Carey and Heather Graham to control the match.
Fantasy tips for Dream11 / My11Circle:
- Select either Chamari Athapaththu or Nicola Carey as captain because both provide points in multiple categories.
- Make sure you include at least two of the pace bowlers as well as at least one spinner from each side, depending on the pitch.
- Phoebe Litchfield and Heather Knight are both must-haves for their consistent point generation.
- Molly Strano and Hannah Darlington can take wickets in key phases of the match.
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Where to Watch ST-W vs HH-W?
Watch live coverage of the Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women match via their official broadcasters and streaming partners.
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India), Fox Cricket (Australia)
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, FanCode (India), Kayo Sports (Australia)
- Live Scores & Commentary: Premium bet 77, Cricbuzz, WBBL Official App
Catch all the pre-match buzz, professional analysis, and post-match news online.
Conclusion
The match between Sydney Thunder Women and Hobart Hurricanes Women, at the historic Allan Border Field in Brisbane, will offer exciting cricket and great information for fantasy enthusiasts. Both teams will be keen to move up the WBBL points table early in the competition, so expect exciting moments and individual performances.
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