Sydney Thunder Women are set to meet Brisbane Heat Women in the sixth match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2026 at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The game will begin at 10:10 AM IST (3:40 PM local time). Thunder made a winning start to their campaign by defeating Melbourne Renegades by six wickets. Brisbane Heat, however, began their season with a four-wicket loss against Sydney Sixers. Sydney will now look to carry their opening-match performance into this contest, while Brisbane will be keen to get back to winning ways. Both teams will be aiming to make a strong impression as the tournament continues.
Sydney Thunder currently holds the top position in the points table with two points from one match and a net run rate of +1.335. Their first victory has given them a good start, and they will want to maintain that position with another win. Brisbane Heat are placed fourth, having earned zero points from one match, with a net run rate of -0.150. They will be looking to put their defeat against the Sixers behind them and improve their position in the standings. Thunder will aim to continue their winning run, while the Heat will need a strong all-round effort to challenge them.
Squads:
Sydney Thunder Women’s Cricket Team
Jemma Barsby, Sam Bates, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Nadine de Klerk, Lucy Finn, Nicola Hancock, Laura Harris, Hasrat Gill, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Claire Moore, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Brisbane Heat Women’s Cricket Team
Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Yastika Bhatia, Lucinda Bourke, Sianna Ginger, Sarah Glenn, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Charli Knott, Annie O’Neil, Grace Parsons, Orla Prendergast, Georgia Redmayne, Catherine White, Mikayla Wrigley
Players to watch out:
Phoebe Litchfield
Phoebe Litchfield will be one of the main batters to watch for Sydney Thunder in this match. She has scored 269 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 33.63 and a strike rate of 140.83. Her record highlights her ability to score quickly and make useful contributions with the bat. Litchfield will look to use her batting form to give Thunder a strong start and keep the scoreboard moving. Brisbane’s bowlers will need to find a way to restrict her runs and take her wicket at an important stage.
Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll will be a key player for Sydney Thunder with the ball. She has picked up 14 wickets in 10 matches, while maintaining an economy rate of 7.65 and a bowling strike rate of 11.71. Her wicket-taking record makes her an important option whenever Thunder need a breakthrough. Voll will aim to bowl with control and prevent Brisbane’s batters from building long partnerships. Sydney will hope she can make another valuable contribution and help the team keep the Heat’s scoring under control.
Georgia Redmayne
Georgia Redmayne will be one of Brisbane Heat’s important batting options in this contest. She has made 212 runs in 10 matches, with an average of 23.56 and a strike rate of 126.94. Her contribution could be important as Brisbane look to improve their performance after losing their opening match. Redmayne will aim to spend time at the crease, build partnerships and help the team maintain a steady scoring rate. The Heat will need a useful innings from their batting line-up to put pressure on Sydney Thunder.
Sarah Glenn
Sarah Glenn will have an important role in Brisbane Heat’s bowling attack. She has taken seven wickets in three matches, with an economy rate of 6.67 and a bowling strike rate of 10.28. These figures show her ability to take wickets while also keeping the opposition’s scoring in check. Glenn will look to make good use of her overs and create difficulties for Thunder’s batters. Brisbane will hope she can pick up important wickets and help the team restrict Sydney to a manageable total.
Pitch:
The pitch at Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, generally provides a balanced surface for both batters and bowlers, although it can become slower as the match moves forward. Batters may find it difficult to score freely at the beginning and could need some time to adjust to the pace of the pitch. Fast bowlers who maintain a good line and length can get assistance from the surface and make scoring challenging. Spinners may also find some grip as the pitch slows down, giving them an opportunity to trouble the batters.
Weather:
Sydney is expected to have mostly sunny to partly cloudy conditions, with the temperature around 25°C. The expected daytime high is 24–25°C, while the lowest temperature is forecast to be around 17–18°C. Winds are likely to come from the south-southeast at approximately 14–16 mph.
Fantasy Playing XI:
Laura Harris, Lauren Bell, Hannah Darlington, Nadine de Klerk, Georgia Voll, Charli Knott, Sarah Glenn, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Harris, Heather Knight, Georgia Redmayne
Match Details:
Date – November 1, 2026
Time – 10:10 AM IST
Venue – Drummoyne Oval, Sydney
Broadcast – Fans can watch the match live through the JioHotstar app and website.
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