The tenth fixture of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 brings an encounter between the high-flying Hobart Hurricanes and the determined Brisbane Heat at the iconic Drummoyne Oval, Sydney on November 15. The Hurricanes have launched the season with authority, winning their first two matches against Sydney Sixers and Sydney Thunder by identical margins of 6 wickets, and now aim to preserve their perfect record against a Heat side still searching for their breakthrough victory after two defeats.
Brisbane Heat have had a challenging start to their WBBL 11 campaign, having lost their opening two matches. They were defeated by Melbourne Renegades by 7 wickets and most recently lost to Perth Scorchers by 23 runs. Despite these setbacks, the team has shown fighting spirit, with standout performances. They have struggled to convert key moments and will be desperate to end their winless streak in this crucial clash.
Squads:
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Jess Jonassen, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucinda Bourke, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Annie O’Neil, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Wrigley
Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Cricket Team
Elyse Villani, Kathryn Bryce, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Isabella Malgioglio, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Linsey Smith, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Players to watch out:
Charli Knott
Charli Knott brings all-round value with 690 runs at a strike rate of 120 and 26 wickets in 66 WBBL matches. Her recent innings of 32 came at an aggressive strike rate of 106, and her best bowling figures of 3/19 indicate her utility with the ball.
Nadine de Klerk
A reliable middle-order batter and handy bowler, Nadine de Klerk has accumulated 233 runs at a strike rate of 104 in 28 WBBL matches along with 11 wickets. She started this season with a resilient 40 in the first match and offers vital experience to the Heat lineup.
Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Wyatt-Hodge is a seasoned campaigner with 1868 runs and 26 wickets from 77 WBBL matches, including the best of 4/13 with the ball. This season, she dazzled with a 90 at a strike rate of 173 against Sydney Thunder and a composed 45 against Sydney Sixers, underlining her match winning credentials.
Nicola Carey
With 138 WBBL matches yielding 1745 runs and 138 wickets, Carey’s role as a genuine all-rounder is undoubted. Her recent performances of 58* against Sydney Thunder and an unbeaten 26 against Sydney Sixers make her a pillar for the Hurricanes this season. With the ball, she has been economical and has a wicket to her name.
Pitch:
Drummoyne Oval’s surface is known for its abundant grass cover, which consistently assists bowlers far more than batters. This leads to lower average scores and more wickets per innings, with the ground registering an average total of 131 and about 7 wickets falling per innings. Batters who can apply themselves may still find ways to score, but disciplined bowling is often the deciding factor in matches here.
Weather:
Match day in Sydney will be marked by cloudy skies and a strong chance of rain, with precipitation probability reaching 80%. Humidity will hover around 66%, and wind speeds may touch 23 km/h, potentially aiding movement for seamers early on. Temperatures are set between 18°C (minimum) and 26°C (maximum), and weather interruptions can’t be ruled out.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Danni Wyatt, Lizelle Lee, Nicola Carey, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Heather Graham, Amy Smith, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Nadine de Klerk, Jess Jonassen, Jemimah Rodrigues
Match Details:
Date – November 15, 2025
Time – 10:10 AM IST
Venue – Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on JioCinema and Jio Hotstar (India)
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