The early stages of this Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 campaign have been a stark contrast for these two sides. Brisbane Heat sit comfortably in third place on the points table with three wins from their five outings, holding 6 points and looking every bit like contenders. On the flip side, the Hobart Hurricanes are enduring a difficult run at the bottom of the ladder in eighth place. Still searching for their first win after five matches and carrying a heavy net run rate deficit, the defending champions are desperately running out of breathing room if they want to turn their season around.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ella Hayward, Chinelle Henry, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Kate Pelle, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Georgia Redmayne (C), Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucinda Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Annie O’Neil, Grace Parsons, Orla Prendergast, Catherine White, Mikayla Wrigley
Players to watch out:
Nicola Carey
Nicola Carey has been right in the thick of things for Hobart Hurricanes this season, contributing heavily with both bat and ball across her four matches. With the bat, she has scored 161 runs at a healthy average of 53.66 and a strike rate of 128.80, which includes two half-centuries and a best of 66 not out. She has also chipped in reliably with the ball, picking up six wickets in 14.5 overs at an average of 22.00 and best figures of 3/31.
Charli Knott
Charli Knott is having a standout campaign with the bat for Brisbane Heat, sitting near the top of the run charts with 213 runs from five innings. She has scored those runs at a brisk strike rate of 144.89 and an average of 42.60. Having already notched up a century—a top score of 104—alongside another fifty, she has cleared the ropes seven times and struck 27 fours so far.
Heather Graham
Heather Graham has led the Hobart Hurricanes bowling attack with consistency through her first five outings. She has claimed eight wickets across 20 overs, keeping things tidy with an economy rate of 6.95 and a bowling average of 17.37. Her best effort of the tournament so far is a sharp spell of 3/24, striking once every 15 balls.
Lucy Hamilton
Lucy Hamilton has made her mark with the ball for Brisbane Heat, taking six wickets in five matches. Bowling 19 overs across the tournament, she sits at a bowling average of 26.00 with an economy rate of 8.21, highlighted by the best return of 3/24.
Pitch:
Ninja Stadium in Hobart features a pitch that historically offers good bounce and carry for fast bowlers, while its dimensions and coastal breeze can assist swing bowlers early on before flattening out into a decent surface for stroke-play.
Weather:
The weather forecast for Hobart indicates cloudy skies with a high chance of showers and a maximum temperature around 21°C. The condition clear in time for a complete game, promising uninterrupted action.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ella Hayward, Chinelle Henry, Lizelle Lee, Georgia Redmayne, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucinda Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Linsey Smith
Match Details:
Date – November 14, 2026
Time – 10:10 AM IST
Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Broadcast – The game will be live-streamed on the JioStar app and website