Perth Scorchers (PS) will face Sydney Sixers (SS) in Match 1 of BBL 2025-26 at the Perth Stadium on Sunday, December 14. This opening match brings back memories of the first-ever BBL final in 2011-12, where these two teams faced each other.

The Perth Scorchers had a below-par season last year, finishing fifth on the points table with only four wins from ten matches. As captain Ashton Turner leads the side again, the Scorchers will be eager to make a strong start at home and set the tone for a better season.

The Sydney Sixers enjoyed a solid campaign last season, ending second in the league stage. However, they failed to deliver in the knockout stages and were booted out early. Despite having experienced players in their roster, the Sixers are looking to begin a fresh campaign with a victory in the first game.

PS vs SS: Head-to-Head Record (T20s)

• Total Matches Played: 29
  
• Perth Scorchers Won: 16
  
• Sydney Sixers Won: 12
  
• Tied / No Result: 1

PS vs SS: Pitch Report

The pitch is a good one for an even game between bat and ball. Pacers get a lot of bounce initially, while spinners get a little support. The game becomes easier once batters are in, which is why teams prefer to chase on this wicket. Getting 190 to 200 can be a competitive score here.

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PS vs SS: Predicted Playing XIs

Perth Scorchers (PS):

Ashton Turner (c), Mitchell Marsh, Finn Allen (wk), Laurie Evans, Cooper Connolly, Ashton Agar, Joel Paris, Jhye Richardson, Nick Hobson, Lance Morris, Mahli Beardman

Sydney Sixers (SS):

Babar Azam, Daniel Hughes, Moises Henriques (c), Josh Philippe (wk), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Sean Abbott, Kane Richardson, Jafer Chouhan, Hayden Kerr, Todd Murphy

The final match of WBBL 2025 is going to be played between Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W) vs. Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W). The game is going to take place at Bellerive Oval, Hobart, on Saturday, the 13th of December 2025. This is going to be a really exciting match, with both teams playing in top form. The two teams have faced each other once this season, with the HH-W winning.

The Hobart Hurricanes Women, led by Elyse Villani, have been outstanding throughout the tournament. They were the first team to qualify for the knockouts, winning seven out of ten matches in the league stage. Finishing at the top of the points table, the Hurricanes booked a direct place in the final and will be confident of lifting the title.

The Perth Scorchers Women, captained by Sophie Devine, finished third in the league stage with six wins from ten matches. The Scorchers showed great fighting spirit in the knockouts, defeating Melbourne Stars in the Knockout and Sydney Sixers in the Challenger to earn their spot in the final. They will now look to finish the season on a high.

HH-W vs PS-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 21
  
• Hobart Hurricanes Women Won: 8
  
• Perth Scorchers Women Won: 11
  
• No Result / Tied: 2

HH-W vs PS-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Bellerive Oval is usually challenging early on, especially for batters. Fast bowlers tend to get help with the new ball, making the powerplay important. As play continues, batting becomes easier because of the true bounce, and once batters get set, they are able to score readily. It is essential that teams take the initial overs cautiously.

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HH-W vs PS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Hobart Hurricanes Women (HH-W):

Lizelle Lee (wk), Danielle Wyatt-Hodge, Nat Sciver-Brunt, Nicola Carey, Elyse Villani (c), Heather Graham, Rachel Trenaman, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Molly Strano, Lauren Smith, Linsey Smith

Perth Scorchers Women (PS-W):

Beth Mooney (wk), Katie Mack, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine (c), Freya Kemp, Paige Scholfield, Chloe Ainsworth, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Ruby Strange, Amy Edgar

MI Emirates (MIE) will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in Match 11 of the ILT20 2025-26 season at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, December 11. The two teams have had mixed starts and will look to get their campaigns back on track.

MIE had an inconsistent start. They lost their opening game to Gulf Giants but bounced back with a 4-run win over Sharjah Warriorz. Their third game was a narrow loss of 1 run against the Desert Vipers while chasing 160. They are placed fourth on the table with just one win from three games and two points.

ADKR began their season with a strong 39-run win over the Warriorz. However, they could not build on that momentum and went on to lose their next two games against Desert Vipers and Dubai Capitals. In the last game, ADKR, chasing 184, were bowled out for just 103 runs. With one win in three games, they remain fifth and will look to bounce back.

MIE vs ADKR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 4
  
• MI Emirates Won: 3
  
• Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won: 1
• Tie/No Result: 0

MIE vs ADKR: Pitch Report

The pitch at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium often favours the bowlers, especially pace bowlers who can find movement early on. This means batting can be tricky at the start of the innings. Batters need to play carefully and avoid risky shots. Once settled, run-scoring becomes a bit easier, but bowlers usually enjoy the conditions more.

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MIE vs ADKR: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tom Banton, Kieron Pollard (c), Tajinder Dhillon, Romario Shepherd, Chris Woakes, Rashid Khan, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Zahoor Khan

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):

Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Unmukt Chand (wk), Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Jason Holder (c), Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone, Piyush Chawla

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the teams playing in Match 11 of ILT20 2025–26, and when is the match scheduled?

Match 11 will see MI Emirates (MIE) face Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, on December 11, 2025.

2. What is the head-to-head record between MIE and ADKR ahead of this match?

MIE have won three of their four meetings against ADKR, who have managed just one victory so far.

3. What are the key characteristics of the pitch at Zayed Cricket Stadium for this game?

The pitch offers help to pacers early on but becomes easier for batting as the match progresses.

4. What are the likely playing XIs for both teams in Match 11?

MIE may field Waseem, Pooran, Pollard, Woakes, and Rashid Khan, while ADKR could include Hales, Livingstone, Russell, Narine, and Holder.

5. What is at stake for both teams in this match, and how could the result affect their campaign?

Both teams have one win from three games. A win here will be crucial to build momentum and move up the ILT20 2025–26 standings.

Gulf Giants (GG) will face Sharjah Warriorz (SWR) in Match 10 of the ILT20 2025-26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, December 10. This will be the sixth match of the season on this venue.

The Gulf Giants began the tournament strongly with two wins in a row. However, they lost their third match in a very close contest that went to a Super Over against Desert Vipers. They will now be eager to get back to winning ways by performing well in this upcoming match.

Sharjah Warriorz have played only two matches so far but have not earned a win yet. They lost their first game by 39 runs, and in their second match, they came very close but lost to MI Emirates by just four runs in the final over. The Warriorz will be determined to turn things around and finally open their account on the points table.

GG vs SWR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 6
  
• Gulf Giants Won: 4
  
• Sharjah Warriorz Won: 2
  
• Tied: 0
  
• No Result: 0

GG vs SWR: Pitch Report

Out of the five ILT20 2025 matches played here so far, only one has been won by the team batting first. The large boundaries make scoring difficult, especially during the middle overs. Teams must make the most of the powerplay overs. A total of 180 or more could be defendable if the bowling side performs well during the chase.

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GG vs SWR: Predicted Playing XIs

Gulf Giants (GG):

Pathum Nissanka, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), James Vince, Moeen Ali (c), Azmatullah Omarzai, Gerhard Erasmus, Mark Adair, Liam Dawson, Haider Razzaq, Nuwan Thushara, Muhammad Zuhaib

Sharjah Warriorz (SWR):

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Tim David, Sikandar Raza, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Dwaine Pretorius, Shubham Ranjane, Tim Southee (c), Junaid Siddique, Adil Rashid, Wasim Akram, Maheesh Theekshana

India (IND) will face South Africa (SA) in the 1st T20I of the series at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack on Tuesday, December 9. This match is a repeat of the T20 World Cup 2024 final, adding extra excitement to the contest. The all-format tour is in its final stage—South Africa won the Test series, while India claimed the ODI series.

India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are in excellent form. They recently won the Asia Cup 2025 and also defeated Australia in their own backyard. With the 2026 T20 World Cup not far away, India will aim at carrying on their momentum and make a winning start to the T20I series in Cuttack.

South Africa, however, have been struggling in T20Is lately. They lost their recent series 1–2 against Pakistan and even suffered a shock defeat to Namibia in a one-off match. They also drew a series against England. The Proteas will be desperate to find some rhythm and bounce back in this important series.

IND vs SA: Head-to-Head Record in T20Is

• Matches Played: 31
  
• India Won: 18
  
• South Africa Won: 12
  
• Tied / No Result: 1

IND vs SA: Pitch Report

The Barabati Stadium has hosted three T20Is so far, and South Africa have won both matches they played here. Teams chasing have won two out of three games here, and bowling first could be a smart choice. The pitch does offer help to both pacers and spinners, but bowlers with good variations usually do the work. A score around 160 can be competitive on this ground because dew may not allow the ball to grip much.

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IND vs SA: Predicted Playing XIs

India (IND):

Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah

South Africa (SA):

Aiden Markram (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Reeza Hendricks, Dewald Brevis, David Miller, Donovan Ferreira, Marco Jansen, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi

In Match No. 9 of the ILT20 2025-26, MI Emirates (MIE) will face Desert Vipers (DV) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, December 9.

MI Emirates have had a mixed start to the season so far, having won one and lost one. They lost their opening game against Gulf Giants but came back strong with a thrilling four-run victory over Sharjah Warriorz in a nail-biting encounter. The Kieron Pollard-led team will hope for a carry-forward momentum after that victory.

Desert Vipers, last season’s runners-up, have made a perfect start, winning both their matches so far. They chased down targets successfully against Dubai Capitals and Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, winning by four wickets and two wickets respectively. Before facing MI Emirates, they will play against the Gulf Giants on Monday.

MIE vs DV: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 6
  
• MI Emirates Won: 3
  
• Desert Vipers Won: 3
• Tie/No Result: 0

MIE vs DV: Pitch Report

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium will host its first match of this ILT20 season. The pitch is expected to be a little slow, which means scoring freely may be difficult early on. Fast bowlers can get some advantage with the new ball. As the game progresses, dew may affect bowlers, so teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first

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MIE vs DV: Predicted Playing XIs

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Tajinder Dhillon, Kieron Pollard (c), Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, Chris Woakes, Muhammad Rohid Khan, AM Ghazanfar

Desert Vipers (DV):

Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous (wk), Max Holden, Sam Curran (c), Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Qais Ahmad, Naseem Shah, Noor Ahmad

The Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) will take on the Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) in Match 40, the final group-stage match of the WBBL 2025, at the North Sydney Oval.

The Sixers are currently in third place with five wins from nine games. A win in this match is very important for them, as it could push them into the top two and give them a stronger position in the playoffs. They would like to finish the group stage with confidence and carry that momentum forward.

Meanwhile, the Strikers lie sixth with three wins from nine matches and a very slim chance of making it to the next round. Qualifying may be highly unlikely, but they will be keen to end their season on a high note by upsetting the Sixers. A win could also help them jump into the top four, depending on other results. 

SS-W vs AS-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 21
  
• Sydney Sixers Women Won: 12
  
• Adelaide Strikers Women Won: 9
  
• Tied / No Result: 0
  

SS-W vs AS-W: Pitch Report 

The pitch at the North Sydney Oval often assists the bowlers, especially when a team bowls first. Both the fast bowlers and the spinners can find movement and take early wickets. However, batters who stay long enough at the crease can get free later on with the easing of the surface to bat on. Building a steady partnership will be the key.

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SS-W vs AS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W):

Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy (wk), Ashleigh Gardner (c), Maitlan Brown, Amelia Kerr, Mady Villiers, Erin Burns, Emma Manix-Geeves, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W):

Tammy Beaumont, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (c), Bridget Patterson (wk), Tabatha Saville, Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Jemma Barsby, Eleanor Larosa, Darcie Brown

The Sharjah Warriorz will go up against the MI Emirates in Match 6 of the ILT20 2025-26 on Sunday, December 7, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Sharjah Warriorz, led by Tim Southee, had a tough start to their season. They gave away 233/4 in their first match and could score only 194/9 in reply, losing heavily to Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Even though they have a strong squad, they must bounce back quickly to stay in the competition.

MI Emirates also suffered a loss in their opening game. They scored 163/6 against Gulf Giants, but the Giants chased the target in just 14 overs with six wickets in hand. Kieron Pollard’s team will be eager to correct their mistakes and get their first win of the season.

SWR vs MIE: Head-to-Head Record 

• Matches Played: 5
• Sharjah Warriorz Won: 2
• MI Emirates Won: 3
• Tie/No Result: 0

SWR vs MIE: Pitch Report

Sharjah has small boundaries, but the pitch is not always easy for batting. The teams usually target the powerplay overs to score quickly. Teams usually prefer the powerplay overs as the target to score big. As the game progresses, the nature of the pitch often gets slower and two-paced, hence making it difficult for batters to score freely in the middle overs.

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SWR vs MIE - Predicted Playing XIs 

Sharjah Warriorz (SWR):

Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Johnson Charles, Tom Abell, Tim David, Sikandar Raza, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Dwaine Pretorius, Tim Southee (C), Adil Rashid, Junaid Siddique, Saurabh Netravalkar

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Jonny Bairstow, Tom Banton, Nicholas Pooran (WK), Tajinder Dhillon, Kieron Pollard (C), Romario Shepherd, Rashid Khan, Chris Woakes, Muhammad Rohid Khan, AM Ghazanfar

Dubai Capitals (DCP) will take on Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) in Match 7 of the International League T20 2025-26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, December 7.

The Dubai Capitals began their season with a four-wicket loss to the Desert Vipers, just like last year’s final. The Capitals will first play against the Gulf Giants before facing ADKR, so they are going to want some momentum going into this match.

The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders have an explosive batting line-up. They won their first match of the tournament by a 39-run margin against Sharjah Warriorz. However, they faced their first defeat of the season when they lost to the Desert Vipers by two wickets. Sunil Narine’s team will now aim to bounce back quickly.

DCP vs ADKR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 5
  
• Dubai Capitals Won: 4
  
• Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won: 1
• Tie/No Result: 0

DCP vs ADKR: Pitch Report

The pitch in Dubai has seen scores of around 157 in the first innings in the opening matches of this season. Both games have been won by teams chasing, which shows that batting becomes easier later. Batters should make the most of the powerplay, as scoring in the middle overs is tougher with slower conditions.

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DCP vs ADKR: Predicted Playing XIs

Dubai Capitals (DCP):

Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka (C), Mohammad Nabi, David Willey, Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR):

Phil Salt, Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Unmukt Chand (WK), Sunil Narine (C), George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone

The International League T20 2025-26 continues with an exciting clash between Dubai Capitals (DCP) and Gulf Giants (GG) in Match No. 5 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Saturday, December 6.

Dubai Capitals did not have the best start to their season. They lost their opening match to the Desert Vipers by four wickets. The Capitals struggled to put up a big total and finished with 150/8, which the Vipers chased down comfortably with an over remaining. The team will now look to bounce back and get their first win of the tournament.

They defeated MI Emirates in their opening game, courtesy of an excellent knock from Pathum Nissanka, who smashed 81 off 42 balls. His explosive innings led the Giants' chase of 164 in just 14.4 overs with six wickets in hand. With such a confident start, GG will be eager to carry on the winning momentum.

DCP vs GG: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 5
• Dubai Capitals Won: 2
• Gulf Giants Won: 3
• No Result/Tie: 0

DCP vs GG: Pitch Report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium usually assists the bowlers, especially in the initial parts of the game. They have to bat out there carefully, not playing too risky shots, and build their innings patiently. The average score one can find is 140, which can be very competitive if the bowling side uses the conditions aptly. Smart and controlled batting is the key on this surface.

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DCP vs GG: Predicted Playing XIs

Dubai Capitals (DCP):

Sediqullah Atal, Shayan Jahangir (WK), Jordan Cox, Rovman Powell, Dasun Shanaka (C), Mohammad Nabi, David Willey, Gulbadin Naib, Haider Ali, Waqar Salamkheil, Muhammad Jawadullah

Gulf Giants (GG): 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Asif Khan, Pathum Nissanka, Moeen Ali (C), Gerhard Erasmus, Azmatullah Omarzai, Liam Dawson, Matthew Forde, Haider Razzaq, Tabraiz Shamsi, Nuwan Thushara