The second match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 features Sydney Thunder Women taking on Hobart Hurricanes Women at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, on Sunday, November 9. Both teams enter the new season aiming for a strong start in a competitive league. Previous encounters suggest a relatively close rivalry, with Hobart Hurricanes holding a slight edge over Sydney Thunder in recent head-to-head clashes, winning four of their last six meetings.
Thunder will rely on the experience and all-round prowess of Heather Knight and Chamari Athapaththu for a solid top order. Shabnim Ismail’s pace and Hannah Darlington’s swing can make early inroads with the ball. Young talents such as Phoebe Litchfield and Tahlia Wilson add depth and dynamism to their batting, while Laura Harris offers firepower in the middle order.
Hurricanes boast an explosive lineup led by the likes of Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Danni Wyatt-Hodge, with Elyse Villani and Lizelle Lee providing reliability at the top. Nicola Carey and Heather Graham anchor the middle overs with their all-round abilities. Amy Smith and Molly Strano partner in spin, forming a balanced attack. Defensive solidity and big-hitting options give Hurricanes flexibility in game strategy.
ST-W vs HH-W, WBBL 2025: Match details
- Date and Time: November 9; 11:40 pm IST/ 06:10 am GMT/ 04:10 pm Local
- Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
ST-W vs HH-W, Head-to-Head Record in WBBL
Matches played: 19| Sydney Thunder won: 12 | Hobart Hurricanes won: 07 | No result: 00
Allan Border Field Pitch Report
Allan Border Field offers balanced conditions, but its early assistance for seam bowlers makes it notably bowler-friendly. Pacers enjoy some swing and bounce early in the match, while spinners come into play as the game progresses. The pitch typically allows batters to construct their innings once the ball gets old, resulting in an average first-innings score around 130-140 in women’s T20s. The largest totals chased here have been below 150, making defending teams optimistic if they reach the 140 mark.
Squads
Hobart Hurricanes: Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Isabella Malgioglio, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Natalie Sciver-Brunt, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Elyse Villani, Callie Wilson, Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Sydney Thunder: Chamari Athapaththu, Sam Bates, Ella Briscoe, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Lucy Finn, Hasrat Gill, Laura Harris, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
ST-W vs HH-W, WBBL 2025: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
Sydney Thunder Women wins the toss and bowls first
Hobart Hurricanes Women’s powerplay score: 50-60
Hobart Hurricanes Women’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
Hobart Hurricanes Women wins the toss and bowls first
Sydney Thunder Women’s powerplay score: 55-65
Sydney Thunder Women’s total score: 200-210
Match result: Team bowling first to win the game.
This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.
