The eleventh fixture of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 brings an electrifying Sydney derby as the Thunder take on their city rivals, Sixers Women, at the scenic Drummoyne Oval on November 15.
The Thunder find themselves in an early-season struggle, having suffered narrow defeats against both Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades. Despite coming close on both occasions, they have yet to convert strong starts into victories. With their batting lineup showing promise yet lacking finishing touches and the bowlers needing better support through the middle overs, the Thunder will be eager to find their rhythm and notch their first win of the season in front of local supporters.
On the other hand, the Sixers have displayed glimpses of brilliance in their opening matches. They began on a high with a commanding 10 wicket triumph over Perth Scorchers, showcasing clinical all-round execution. However, a six-wicket loss to Hobart Hurricanes in their next game exposed areas for improvement, particularly in handling pressure with the bat. With a mix of international firepower and seasoned domestic talent, the Sixers will aim to bounce back and stamp their authority in this rivalry.
Head-to-Head:
- Total Matches Played – 22
- Sydney Thunder Wins – 08
- Sydney Sixers Wins – 11
- Tied – 1
- No Result – 2
Across 22 matches in this Sydney rivalry, the Sixers Women lead with 11 wins, while the Thunder Women have secured 8 victories, along with one tie and two no results. The close head-to-head record highlights the fierce competitiveness between these two city rivals.
Where to Watch: Sydney Thunder vs Sydney Sixers Match 11 WBBL 2025:
Date – November 15, 2025
Time – 01:40 PM IST
Venue – Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
Broadcast Details:
Australia –
Matches are broadcasted on Fox Sports, Channel 7, 7mate, 7plus Sport, and the CA live app, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
India –
The tournament is televised on Star Sports channels (Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2HD) and streamed live on Jio Hotstar.
United Kingdom –
Live coverage is available on Sky Sports, Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports MIX, Sky Sports UHDR, and Sky Sports Main Event, with streaming accessible via Sky Go and Sky Sports Now.
United States of America –
Willow TV will telecast the tournament live in the United States.
New Zealand –
SKY Sport NZ, including Sky Sports 3, will televise the games for the New Zealand audience.
Squads:
Sydney Thunder Women’s Cricket Team
Phoebe Litchfield (C), Chamari Athapaththu, Samantha Bates, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Lucy Finn, Laura Harris, Hasrat Gill, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Sydney Sixers Women’s Cricket Team
Ashleigh Gardner (C), Caoimhe Bray, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Mathilda Carmichael, Lauren Cheatle, Sophia Dunkley, Elsa Hunter, Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr, Lauren Kua, Emma Manix-Geeves, Ellyse Perry, Courtney Grace Sippel, Mady Villiers
Schedule:
Sydney Thunder Women Fixtures
- Sunday – 09th November vs Hobart Hurricanes – Lost By 6 wickets
- Tuesday – 11th November vs Melbourne Renegades Women – Lost by 4 wickets
- Saturday – 15th November vs Sydney Sixers Women
- Wednesday – 19th November vs Perth Scorchers Women
- Friday – 21st November vs Adelaide Strikers Women
- Sunday – 23rd November vs Melbourne Renegades Women
- Friday – 28th November vs Adelaide Strikers Women
- Sunday – 30th November vs Sydney Sixers Women
- Wednesday – 3rd December vs Brisbane Heat Women
- Saturday – 6th December vs Melbourne Stars Women
Sydney Sixers Women Fixtures
- Sunday – 09th November vs Perth Scorchers – Won by 10 wickets
- Thursday – 13th November vs Hobart Hurricanes – Lost by 6 wickets
- Saturday – 15th November vs Sydney Thunder Women
- Thursday – 20th November vs Melbourne Stars Women
- Saturday – 22nd November vs Hobart Hurricanes
- Friday – 28th November vs Brisbane Heat Women
- Sunday – 30th November vs Sydney Thunder Women
- Wednesday – 3rd December vs Melbourne Stars Women
- Friday – 5th December vs Melbourne Renegades Women
- Sunday – 7th December vs Adelaide Strikers Women
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