The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 is back with yet another high-stakes matchup when the Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) take on the Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W) on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the iconic Allan Border Field in Brisbane.
Both teams have demonstrated their fighting spirit in this campaign. In a formidable batting lineup, the Thunder will lead the way against an astute bowling unit from the Hurricanes. Fantasy players will certainly find it challenging while building their Dream11 squads for this electrifying WBBL fixture.
Match Details: ST-W vs HH-W, 2nd Match, 9 Nov
| Match Info | Details |
| Match | Sydney Thunder Women (SYTW) vs Hobart Hurricanes Women (HBHW), 2nd Match, Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Series | Women’s Big Bash League 2025 |
| Date | Sunday, November 9, 2025 |
| Time | 4:10 PM Local (Brisbane), 6:10 AM GMT |
| Venue | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| Sydney Thunder Women’s Squad | See official squad announcements and updates |
| Hobart Hurricanes Women’s Squad | See official squad announcements and updates |
Venue & Pitch Report: ST-W vs HH-W
In Brisbane, the Allan Border Field is among the most balanced pitches in Australia’s women’s cricketing calendar. Early in the match, batters receive good bounce and pace, whilst spinners and slower bowlers become factors in later stages of the game.
- Pitch Nature: Balanced, moderate scoring opportunities.
- Average 1st innings score: 145–155 runs.
- Weather prediction: Clear, mild humidity, around 26°C, ideal for cricket.
Note to fantasy players, in the recent past, teams batting second have been more successful at this venue due to the slight dew in the evening; therefore, teams chasing runs have been successful.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Stats: ST vs HH Women
The competition between the Sydney Thunder Women and the Hobart Hurricanes Women has led to many tight games throughout the years. Thunder has a comfortable lead in the head-to-head stakes.
| Category | Total Matches | HH-W (Hobart Hurricanes Women) | ST-W (Sydney Thunder Women) |
| Total Matches | 19 | 7 | 12 |
| Matches Won | — | 7 | 12 |
| Matches Lost | — | 12 | 7 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | — | 174 | 156 |
| Lowest Score | — | 95 | 95 |
| Total Centuries | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Toss Won | — | 9 | 11 |
| Won Batting First | — | 5 | 6 |
| Elected to Bat | — | 4 | 7 |
| Elected to Field | — | 7 | 3 |
| Won Toss & Match | — | 7 | 7 |
The Thunder are top candidates to win on paper with their balance and dominance, but the Hurricanes have a very dangerous bowling attack that can very quickly change that in very short formats.
Probable Playing XIs: ST-W vs HH-W
Sydney Thunder Women Predicted XI:
Phoebe Litchfield, Chamari Athapaththu, Heather Knight, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Anika Learoyd, Sammy-Jo Johnson, Hannah Darlington (c), Lauren Smith, Olivia Porter, Samantha Bates, Lea Tahuhu.
Hobart Hurricanes Women Predicted XI:
Elyse Villani (c), Lizelle Lee (wk), Naomi Stalenberg, Nicola Carey, Molly Strano, Ruth Johnston, Heather Graham, Maisy Gibson, Tayla Vlaeminck, Amy Smith, Hayley Silver-Holmes.
Both teams have a mix of youth and experience, with many all-rounders being an important choice for your Fantasy team.
Key Players & Fantasy Picks: ST-W vs HH-W
Top Picks for Dream11 Teams
- Phoebe Litchfield (ST-W): A consistent run-scorer who has fantastic timing and temperament, making her a good captaincy option for Dream11.
- Chamari Athapaththu (ST-W): A Proven all-rounder who can make an impact batting and bowling.
- Heather Knight (ST-W): The middle-order backbone who can also contribute a handy over or a few.
- Nicola Carey (HH-W): Experienced all-rounder who plays a game-changing role for Hobart.
- Molly Strano (HH-W): WBBL’s ever-reliable off-spinner who is effective on the slow Brisbane surfaces.
Dream11 Team Tips & Predictions
Small League Team Suggestion
- Captain: Chamari Athapaththu
- Vice-Captain: Nicola Carey
Fantasy XI:
Phoebe Litchfield, Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu (C), Tahlia Wilson, Elyse Villani, Nicola Carey (VC), Hannah Darlington, Molly Strano, Lea Tahuhu, Amy Smith, Samantha Bates.
Grand League Team Suggestion
- Captain: Heather Knight
- Vice-Captain: Phoebe Litchfield
Fantasy XI:
Chamari Athapaththu, Nicola Carey, Heather Knight (C), Elyse Villani (VC), Hannah Darlington, Tayla Vlaeminck, Molly Strano, Samantha Bates, Lizelle Lee, Lauren Smith, Olivia Porter.
Pro Tips:
- Due to pitch conditions, prioritize top-order batters from the Sydney Thunder for Dream11.
- Don’t forget to include at least two spinners to have an impact in the second innings.
- Consider all-rounders for captain/vice-captain options to maximize points.
Match Prediction & Fantasy Outlook: ST-W vs HH-W
Going off form, expect Sydney Thunder Women to be the favorites to start – they have the superior head-to-head record of late, and a deeper batting line-up. However, the Hurricanes have a better set of experienced bowlers and are certainly a sound dark horse.
- Predicted Winner: Sydney Thunder Women (60% chance)
- Fantasy Chance: Maximum fantasy opportunity rests with Thunder’s top-order and all-rounders.
Live Streaming & Score Updates: ST vs HH Women
Catch live coverage of this WBBL 2025 fixture:
- Live Telecast: Star Sports Network (India), Fox Cricket (Australia)
- Live Streaming: Disney+ Hotstar, FanCode (India), Kayo Sports (Australia)
- Live Score & Commentary: 96in, Indibet.com, WBBL Official App
Conclusion
The Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women match at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, is set to be a great exhibition of power hitting, spin, and smart tactics. For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, this match-up offers several Dream11 opportunities with a variety of match-winners and high-value all-rounders.
Get building your winning Dream11 team and stay tuned on the online cricket website for live updates from Brisbane. Hunter’s coverage of the WBBL 2025 continues to provide analysis, predictions, and fantasy updates for the public following.
