The early stages of Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 have been a stark contrast for these two sides. Brisbane Heat sit comfortably in third place on the points table with three wins from five outings, holding 6 points and looking every bit like contenders. On the flip side, the Hobart Hurricanes are enduring a rough stretch at the bottom of the ladder in eighth place. Still searching for their first win after five matches and carrying a heavy net run rate deficit, the defending champions are running out of breathing room if they want to salvage their season.
Heading into tomorrow’s clash at Bellerive Oval, Hobart will be eager to flip the script after dropping a tight encounter to the Strikers and losing to these very Heat in Brisbane just a week ago. Their batting unit has struggled to string partnerships together, putting immense pressure on their bowlers to defend modest totals. For Brisbane, this fixture is a golden chance to tighten their grip on a top-four spot. Coming off a composed chase against the Stars, the Heat will fancy their chances of walking away with two more points if their top order weathers any early swing under the Tasmanian lights.
Squads:
Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Cricket Team
Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ella Hayward, Chinelle Henry, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Kate Pelle, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Callie Wilson
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Georgia Redmayne (C), Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucinda Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Annie O’Neil, Grace Parsons, Orla Prendergast, Catherine White, Mikayla Wrigley
Head-to-Head:
- Played – 25
- Hobart Hurricanes Won – 9
- Brisbane Heat Won – 15
- NR – 1
Brisbane Heat hold a clear upper hand in this rivalry, having won 15 of the 25 matches played between the two sides. The Hobart Hurricanes have managed 9 victories, trailing by six wins in the overall tally, while 1 match ended with no result.
Where to watch: Match 21 – Women’s Big Bash League 2026
Date – November 14, 2026
Time – 10:10 AM IST
Venue – Bellerive Oval, Hobart
Live Streaming Details:
India and Subcontinent –
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Hotstar/Fancode
Australia –
Broadcast: Channel 7, Fox Cricket
Live Streaming: 7Plus, Kayo Sports, CA Live
United Kingdom –
Broadcast: Sky Sports Cricket
Live Streaming: NOW TV/ SKY Sports App
United States –
Broadcast: Willow TV
Live Streaming: Willow TV/Prime Video
New Zealand –
Broadcast: Sky Sport New Zealand
Live Streaming: Sky Go