The wait is officially over as the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) returns for another thrilling edition, bringing world-class T20 cricket back to the center stage. With high-profile transfers, dynamic draft selections, and fresh leadership across several franchises, all eight teams have locked in their rosters to battle for domestic supremacy. From established international superstars and explosive overseas match-winners to the finest homegrown Australian talent, this season’s line-ups promise non-stop action and fierce rivalries.
Whether you are tracking key captaincy appointments, reviewing foreign player allocations, or analyzing your favorite team’s depth, here is your definitive guide to the full confirmed squads, captains, and overseas marquee players for every WBBL team.
WBBL 2026 squads
Brisbane Heat
Captain: Georgia Redmayne
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*, Georgia Redmayne, Catherine White, Mikayla Wrigley
Melbourne Renegades
Captain: Sophie Molineux
Deandra Dottin*, Nicole Faltum, Tess Flintoff, Milly Illingworth, Sara Kennedy, Hayley Matthews*, Sophie Molineux, Olivia Porter, Sophie Reid, Chloe Tyron*, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb, Annie Wikman
Melbourne Stars
Captain: Meg Lanning
Sophie Day, Charlie Dean*, Kim Garth, Dani Gibson*, Maisy Gibson, Amy Jones*, Meg Lanning, Carly Leeson, Rhys McKenna, Indigo Noble, Georgia Prestwidge, Zoe Samuel, Naomi Stalenberg, Annabel Sutherland
Sydney Sixers
Captain: Ashleigh Gardner
Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Alice Capsey*, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Coyte, Sophia Dunkley*, Ashleigh Gardner, Elsa Hunter, Amelia Kerr*, Grace Lyons, Frankie Nicklin, Ellyse Perry, Eva Ragg, Courtney Sippel
Sydney Thunder
Captain: Phoebe Litchfield
Jemma Barsby, Sam Bates, Lauren Bell*, Hannah Darlington, Nadine de Klerk*, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Nicola Hancock, Laura Harris, Heather Knight*, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Hobart Hurricanes
Captain: T.B.C.
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
Perth Scorchers
Captain: Sophie Devine
Chloe Ainsworth, Sophie Devine*, Amy Edgar, Mikayla Friday, Ebony Hoskin, Freya Kemp*, Alana King, Katie Mack, Lilly Mills, Beth Mooney, Chloe Piparo, Fatima Sana*, Ruby Strange
Adelaide Strikers
Captain: Tahlia McGrath
Maia Bouchier*, Darcie Brown, Emma de Broughe, Maggie Clark, Sophie Ecclestone*, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Tahlia McGrath, Anesu Mushangwe, Bridget Patterson, Maddie Penna, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Laura Wolvaardt*
With stacked rosters, lethal bowling attacks, and power-packed batting orders locked in across the board, the competition in this edition of the WBBL is set to be fiercer than ever. Every franchise brings a distinct strategic mix—combining battle-tested international leaders with hungry local prospects capable of changing a game in a single over.
As the tournament unfolds, tactical depth, overseas execution, and leadership under pressure will ultimately decide who lifts the trophy. Bookmark this page for updates throughout the season, and stay tuned as we track every performance, team change, and match-defining moment across all eight franchises!