Brisbane Heat Women will take on Sydney Thunder Women in the 18th match of the Women’s Big Bash League 2025 at Allan Border Field, Brisbane, this Friday. Both sides are trying to settle into the season, but their journeys so far have looked very different.
Brisbane Heat, led by Jess Jonassen, are yet to break their losing streak. With three straight defeats, they are under pressure to deliver in front of their home crowd. Sydney Thunder, captained by Phoebe Litchfield, have had a mixed start. They finally snapped a three-match losing run by registering a strong win against the Perth Scorchers and will be eager to build on that momentum.
Match Details
- Date & Time: November 21, 02:40 pm IST / 09:10 am GMT / 07:10 pm Local
- Venue: Allan Border Field, Brisbane
Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 23
- Brisbane Heat Wins: 13
- Sydney Thunder Wins: 10
- No Result: 0
The rivalry has been closely contested, with Brisbane Heat holding a slight edge.
Allan Border Field Pitch Report
Allan Border Field usually offers a fair contest between bat and ball. It’s traditionally a medium-scoring venue, where both seamers and spinners can make an impact as the innings progresses.
Average match totals hover around 267, and wickets are shared almost evenly between pace and spin. Teams with a well-rounded bowling attack tend to perform better on this surface.
Squads
Brisbane Heat Women:
Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucy Bourke, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Wrigley
Sydney Thunder Women:
Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson (wk), Phoebe Litchfield (c), Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Lucy Finn, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates, Ella Briscoe, Em Arlott, Hasrat Gill
BH-W vs ST-W Match Prediction
Scenario 1: Thunder Bowl First
- Brisbane Heat Powerplay: 60–70
- Brisbane Heat Total: 190–200
Scenario 2: Heat Bowl First
- Sydney Thunder Powerplay: 55–65
- Sydney Thunder Total: 200–210
Who Wins Today?
Looking at the conditions and recent form, the team bowling first has a clear advantage. Expect the chasing side to control the game and walk away with the points.
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