The 27th fixture of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 11 is set to deliver a gripping contest as Adelaide Strikers Women face Sydney Thunder Women at the Adelaide Oval. Both teams have blown hot and cold so far this season.
Adelaide Strikers have endured a roller coaster campaign. After their opening game against Melbourne Stars was washed out, they bounced back with a dominant seven wicket win over Melbourne Renegades. That was followed by three tight results going against them. However, a composed six wicket victory over Brisbane Heat in their most recent outing has restored belief.
Sydney Thunder arrives in Adelaide with a similar pattern of inconsistency. They began with three defeats on the trot, going down to Hobart Hurricanes by six wickets, losing to Melbourne Renegades by four wickets, and then suffering a 24-run defeat in the Sydney derby against the Sixers. A powerful nine wicket win over Perth Scorchers and a commanding 41-run triumph against Brisbane Heat showcased their best cricket, before another setback against the Renegades.
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
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
Players to watch out:
Tahlia McGrath
Across 144 WBBL matches, the Strikers captain Tahlia McGrath has compiled 2,396 runs and taken 91 wickets, underlining her status as one of the most complete all‑rounders in the competition. She is capable of changing the game with bat, ball and in the field. Her ability to steady the innings through the middle overs, break partnerships with timely strikes, and keep her team calm in tight situations makes her central to the Strikers’ plans.
Laura Wolvaardt
Laura Wolvaardt remains the class act at the top of the Strikers’ order, with 2,018 runs in 97 WBBL games to her name. This season she has already produced scores of 51, 41, 16, 4, 71 and an unbeaten 10, showing both consistency and the ability to play the match‑defining knock. When Wolvaardt settles in, she often provides the platform for Adelaide’s big totals, and another fluent, anchoring innings could tilt this contest heavily in the Strikers’ favour.
Chamari Athapaththu
For Sydney Thunder, Chamari Athapaththu is the standout X‑factor. Over 67 WBBL appearances, the Sri Lankan star has scored 1,289 runs and taken 31 wickets, making her a genuine dual threat at the top of the order and with the ball. She has already picked up four wickets in four matches this season.
Shabnim Ismail
Shabnim Ismail remains one of the most feared fast bowlers in the women’s game, with 70 wickets from 76 WBBL matches. This season she has been relentlessly probing, returning figures of 1/11, 1/38, 1/30, 3/27, 1/35 and 2/22 to underline her knack for striking in key moments. Her raw pace, hostility and ability to extract bounce make her a major weapon under lights at Adelaide Oval.
Pitch:
The Adelaide Oval is traditionally a high‑scoring venue with a quick outfield and consistent bounce. Both pacers and spinners can find assistance, but batters who apply themselves are usually rewarded.
Weather:
Conditions in Adelaide are ideal for cricket, with temperatures expected to range between 11°C and 22°C. There is virtually no chance of rain, humidity is forecast around 85 percent, and light winds.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Tammy Beaumont, Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Athapaththu, Laura Wolvaardt, Heather Knight, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Shabnim Ismail
Match Details:
Date – November 28, 2025
Time – 1:40 PM IST
Venue – Adelaide Oval, Adelaide
Broadcast – Telecast on Star Sports Network | Live Streaming on Jio Hotstar (India)
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