The 23rd match of the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025–26 promises an intense contest as Adelaide Strikers Women take on Brisbane Heat Women at the Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide, on November 25, 2025.
Brisbane Heat Women have endured a challenging campaign so far, facing consecutive defeats in their opening five matches. The team has struggled to capitalize in pressure moments, as reflected in their recent losses to Sydney Thunder and Melbourne Stars. With their batting and bowling combinations yet to click cohesively, the Heat will be desperate to break their losing streak and regain momentum before falling too far behind in the standings.
Adelaide Strikers Women, meanwhile, have shown mixed form this season, securing one win, three losses, and one no result. While they edged past Melbourne Renegades with a convincing seven wicket win earlier in the tournament, narrow defeats to Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers revealed their inconsistency in finishing strong. A home fixture at Karen Rolton Oval provides the perfect opportunity for the Strikers to get their campaign back on track and reclaim their reputation as one of the league’s most balanced outfits.
Squads:
Adelaide Strikers Women’s Cricket Team
Tahlia McGrath (C), Jemma Barsby, Tammy Beaumont, Darcie Brown, Sophie Ecclestone, Ellie Johnston, Eleanor Larosa, Anesu Mushangwe, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Tabatha Saville, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Ella Wilson, Laura Wolvaardt
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Jess Jonassen (C), 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
Players to watch out:
Laura Wolvaardt
A technically assured opener, Wolvaardt anchors the Strikers’ top order with timing, placement, and smart tempo control. Over 96 WBBL matches, she has compiled 1,967 runs at a strike rate of 110, reinforcing her value as both stabilizer and accelerator. This season, she has been in excellent touch, registering an unbeaten 71 against the Renegades and following it up with a composed 41 against the Scorchers, signaling that she is well poised to play another defining innings.
Sophie Ecclestone
The world’s top ranked T20 spinner continues to impose herself in the WBBL with her relentless accuracy and subtle variations through the middle overs. In 27 WBBL matches, Ecclestone has taken 35 wickets. This season, she has already collected 4 wickets, and her ability to control the run rate while striking at key moments makes her a major threat to a Heat batting unit searching for fluency and confidence.
Jess Jonassen
The captain remains the central figure for Brisbane Heat, combining vast experience with calm leadership under pressure. Having featured in 152 WBBL matches, Jonassen has scored 2,308 runs at a strike rate of 116 and taken 183 wickets, underlining her quality as a genuine all-rounder. This season, she has picked up 4 wickets in her last 4 matches and will be vital in breaking the Strikers batting resistance and steadying the Heat’s middle order when needed.
Nadine de Klerk
The South African all-rounder has been one of Heat’s brightest performers, regularly influencing games with both bat and ball. Across 31 WBBL matches, de Klerk has scored 298 runs and claimed 16 wickets, showcasing her growing impact in the league. This season, she has been in excellent touch, taking 3 wickets in the last match against the Stars, while earlier producing a standout performance against the Thunder with 2 wickets and a crucial 43-run knock that nearly turned the game in Heat’s favor.
Pitch:
The Karen Rolton Oval features a multifaceted surface, combining drop-in and natural pitches that encourage a balanced contest between bat and ball. Pacers can extract movement early on, while batters who settle in can accelerate effectively. The average innings total is around 158, with nearly six wickets falling per innings.
Weather:
The conditions in Adelaide are expected to be clear and warm, with temperatures ranging between 14°C and 28°C. The forecast indicates no precipitation (0%), humidity around 80%, and wind speeds near 13 km/h.
Match Details:
Date – November 25, 2025
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast – Star Sports Network | Live Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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