The eleventh fixture of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 11 features a Sydney derby between the Thunder and the Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney on November 15. The Thunder are still hunting for their first win of the season after narrow defeats to Hobart Hurricanes and Melbourne Renegades. Meanwhile, the Sixers started strongly with a dominating 10 wicket win over Perth Scorchers but faced a 6-wicket loss to Hobart in their second outing.
Both teams possess a blend of international stars and experienced local players, setting up a high-intensity contest in conditions favoring bowlers. The Thunder will be desperate to get their campaign back on track, whereas the Sixers aim to maintain momentum and assert their dominance in this rivalry.
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
Players to watch out:
Heather Knight
Knight is a seasoned all-rounder with 2378 runs and 54 wickets in 93 WBBL matches, with best bowling figures of 3/4. She has been consistent this season, scoring 39 against Hobart and 28 against Perth, anchoring the Thunder’s batting and contributing crucial overs with the ball.
Georgia Voll
Voll has made her mark in 72 matches with 1274 runs and 12 wickets, boasting the best bowling figure of 4/19. Her highest of unbeaten 97 at a strike rate of 173 against Perth highlights her ability to change games with aggressive batting down the order.
Ashleigh Gardner
Gardner’s all-round prowess is formidable with 2616 runs and 108 wickets in 137 WBBL matches. She recently starred with a 5-wicket haul (5/15) against the Scorchers, combining sharp spin bowling with powerful batting to shift matches in Sixers’ favor.
Ellyse Perry
Perry remains a pillar for the Sixers with 4769 runs and 72 wickets in 136 WBBL matches, including the best bowling figures of 5/22. Her calm and composed unbeaten 47 guided the Sixers to a comprehensive win, and her experience is vital to the team’s stability.
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:
Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Mady Villiers, Heather Knight, Georgia Voll, Sophie Dunkley, Maitlan Brown, Phoebe Litchfield, Shabnim Ismail, Amelia Kerr
Match Details:
Date – November 15, 2025
Time – 01:40 PM IST
Venue – Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Streaming on Jio Cinema (India)
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