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

Match No. 38 of the  WBBL 2025 will see Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W) take on the Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) on Saturday, December 6, at the Junction Oval in Melbourne.

The Melbourne Stars Women have had an excellent season so far, with five wins from nine games. They are second in the points table at the moment. The Stars, though, have lost their last couple of games on the trot and will be desperate to break that sequence. Playing at home, with their fans supporting them, will provide extra impetus in trying to get back to winning ways.

On the other hand, Sydney Thunder Women find themselves in a do-or-die situation. Already, their hopes of qualifying hang by a thread, so a loss in this game would only end their year's hope. The Phoebe Litchfield-led side will draw confidence from its thrilling win over Brisbane Heat in its last game and will hope to put up a similar show of strength once again. A victory, therefore, is one that the team needs to keep it alive in the competition.

MS-W vs ST-W: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 21
  
• Melbourne Stars Women Won: 5
  
• Sydney Thunder Women Won: 12
  
• Tied / No Result: 4

MS-W vs ST-W: Pitch Report

The Junction Oval has hosted 19 WBBL matches so far, and teams batting second have won 11 times. The average first-innings score is around 142, which shows that the pitch becomes easier for batting as the game progresses. Because of this, captains generally prefer to bowl first. However, conditions like early moisture or surface hardness may also influence the decision. Overall, batters who settle in can score well later in the innings.

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MS-W vs ST-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Stars Women (MS-W):

Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Amy Jones (WK), Annabel Sutherland (C), Maia Bouchier, Kim Garth, Danielle Gibson, Sasha Moloney, Georgia Prestwidge, Maisy Gibson, Sophie Day.

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W):

Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson, Phoebe Litchfield (C), Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Lucy Finn, Laura Harris, Emily Arlott, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates.

The International League T20 2025-26, Match No. 4, where the Desert Vipers (DV) will be squaring off against the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR) on this coming Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Both sides started their season on a winning note and look forward to carrying on the momentum.

The Desert Vipers had a great last season, topping the points table. However, in the finals, they lost against the Dubai Capitals. Coming into a new season, the Vipers will be confident of going all the way this time around. They have already started the new season with a win and will look to gain another victory to build momentum.

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders also started their tournament on a positive note as they defeated Sharjah Warriorz by 39 runs. ADKR looked ready to bounce back after a disappointing last season, with several powerful hitters and quality bowlers to challenge any opposition, under the leadership of Sunil Narine. They will definitely look forward to keeping their winning streak against the Vipers.

DV vs ADKR: Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 4
• Desert Vipers Won: 2
• Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Won: 2
• No Result/Tied: 0

DV vs ADKR: Pitch Report

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium pitch is famous for being a batting-friendly one. Runs come pretty easily at this ground, and it's a high-scoring venue very often. In the last game here, ADKR chalked up an imposing 233 runs, while the chasing team reached close to that figure. However, the second innings becomes a bit tougher to bat as the pitch gets slower. Another high-scoring thriller might be expected in this match by the fans.

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DV vs ADKR: Predicted Playing XIs

Desert Vipers (DV):

Fakhar Zaman, Andries Gous, Sam Curran, Dan Lawrence, Shimron Hetmyer, Hasan Nawaz, Khuzaima Tanveer, Vriitya Arvind, David Payne, Noor Ahmad, Naseem Shah. Impact Player: Max Holden

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders (ADKR): 

Michael Pepper, Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Liam Livingstone, Sherfane Rutherford, Andre Russell, Brandon McMullen, Sunil Narine, George Garton, Ajay Kumar, Olly Stone.

The WBBL 2025 has reached its final stretch with Match No. 36, which will see Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W) against Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) on Friday, December 5, at Junction Oval in Melbourne. The playoffs are looming, and both sides will be keen to finish well.

The defending champions, Melbourne Renegades, are currently fifth on the points table. They need a win to have any chance of breaking into the top four. However, their form has dipped badly, as they have lost their last three matches. Sophie Molineux and her side will be desperate to end the league stage on a high.

The Sydney Sixers Women are in much better shape this season. They have played eight matches, winning five, losing two, and one ending as a no-result.The Sixers go into this clash on the back of strong momentum, having won their last two games in a row. They're third on the table and will aim to tighten their grip on a playoff spot.

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

• Matches Played: 19
• Melbourne Renegades Women Won: 6
• Sydney Sixers Women Won: 13

MR-W vs SS-W: Pitch Report

So far, seven matches have taken place at the Junction Oval this season. The average first innings score is around 150, with chasing being successful in most of those games. It once again signifies that teams would like to bowl first at this venue, as keeping the opposition under 160 gives them a good chance to win. Bowlers who use their variations well and can bowl tight lines are effective, while batters need to pace up their innings smartly.

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MR-W vs SS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Melbourne Renegades Women (MR-W):

Deandra Dottin, Courtney Webb, Sophie Molineux (C), Alice Capsey, Georgia Wareham, Nicole Faltum (WK), Tess Flintoff, Naomi Stalenberg, Sarah Coyte, Issy Wong, Milly Illingworth

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W):

Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Alyssa Healy (WK), Ashleigh Gardne (C), Maitlan Brown, Amelia Kerr, Mady Villiers, Erin Burns, Emma Manix-Geeves, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Cheatle.

The International League T20 2025-26 (ILT20), Match No. 3, will be played between Gulf Giants (GG) and MI Emirates (MIE) on Thursday, December 4, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Both of them have impressive-looking squads and will be keen to get off to a winning start in the competition.

Gulf Giants were the champions of the inaugural season of the ILT20, and their performance has seen a slump in the last two editions. The team finished third in 2023-24, then slumped to fifth position in 2024-25. This year, they will aim for a big comeback. With James Vince as captain and experienced players like Moeen Ali, Azmatullah Omarzai, Tabraiz Shamsi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the Giants will look to start the new season in a positive way.

MI Emirates, who won the 2023-24 championship, have otherwise had mixed results in the league. Led by Kieron Pollard, the team is filled with match-winners such as Nicholas Pooran, Jonny Bairstow, Shakib Al Hasan, and Fazalhaq Farooqi. With such a strong lineup, MIE will be confident of starting their season with a victory.

GG vs MIE: Head-to-Head Record

• Total Matches Played: 5
  
• Gulf Giants Wins: 2
  
• MI Emirates Wins: 3
  
• No Result: 0

GG vs MIE: Pitch Report

The Dubai International Cricket Stadium's surface provides generous help for bowlers, particularly during the early stages of the match. There, batters need to be very cautious and not play any risky shots, as movement off the surface may create problems. The average score at this venue is approximately 140, which often proves to be competitive. Teams that bat sensibly, build partnerships, and accelerate later in the innings usually succeed here.

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GG vs MIE: Predicted Playing XIs

Gulf Giants (GG):

Asif Khan, James Vince (C), Pathum Nissanka, Matthew Forde, Nuwan Thushara, Tabraiz Shamsi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Mayers, Moeen Ali, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Ishtiaq Ahmad.

MI Emirates (MIE):

Muhammad Waseem, Ackeem Auguste, AM Ghazanfar, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Naveen-ul-Haq, Kieron Pollard (C), Shakib Al Hasan, Romario Shepherd, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Nicholas Pooran, Zain Ul Abidin.

Match No. 30 of the WBBL 2025 between the Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W) and Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W) takes place on November 30 at North Sydney Oval in Sydney. Both teams have struggled this season, making this an important match for confidence and points.

Adelaide Strikers Women have won two out of their seven matches so far. Both of their wins came while chasing. In their previous match, the Strikers were involved in a controversial finish, where the game was called off even though Sydney Thunder were almost past their target. They will now focus on bouncing back and improving their position on the table.

Brisbane Heat Women have had an even tougher season. They are winless in six completed matches and sit at the bottom of the standings. Their only break came when their match against the Sydney Sixers was washed out without a ball being bowled. The Jess Jonassen-led team will be desperately hoping to get their first win of the campaign.

BH-W vs AS-W: Head-to-Head Record in T20s

• Matches Played: 26
  
• Adelaide Strikers Women Won: 11
  
• Brisbane Heat Women Won: 14
  
• No Result: 0
  
• Tied: 1

BH-W vs AS-W: Pitch Report

The pitch at North Sydney Oval has generally been difficult for batting this season. Except for the massive 219/4 total by Melbourne Stars Women, most matches have seen low or moderate scores. The fast bowlers will be able to obtain some assistance from the surface, at least in the early parts of the game. The batsmen will need to take some time in the middle to get a feel of the pace and bounce before playing the big shots.

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BH-W vs AS-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Brisbane Heat Women (BH-W):

Charli Knott, Lauren Winfield-Hill, Jess Jonassen (C), Georgia Redmayne (WK), Nadine de Klerk, Chinelle Henry, Mikayla Wrigley, Annie O'Neil, Sianna Ginger, Nicola Hancock, Lucy Hamilton.

Adelaide Strikers Women (AS-W):

Laura Wolvaardt, Tammy Beaumont, Madeline Penna, Tahlia McGrath (C), Bridget Patterson (WK), Ellie Johnston, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Sophie Ecclestone, Jemma Barsby, Tabatha Saville, Darcie Brown.

The action in the Women's Big Bash League 2025 continues with Match No. 31 coming up between Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W) and Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W) on November 30 at the North Sydney Oval. This Sydney derby is always a lively contest, and both teams will be eager to earn important points as the tournament moves forward.

Sydney Sixers Women started their season in brilliant fashion with a massive 10-wicket win. But since then, they have struggled for consistency. They now have three wins, two losses, and one no-result. The Sixers will be seeking to get back to their best and build momentum as they enter into the second half of the tournament.

Sydney Thunder Women have had a tougher season with only two wins in seven matches. They opened their campaign with three straight losses and have found it difficult to recover. In their previous game, they were denied a possible win due to a controversial umpiring decision. The Thunder will now aim to regroup and push hard to earn their third win.

SS-W vs ST-W: Head-to-Head Record in T20s

• Matches Played: 23
  
• Sydney Sixers Women Won: 12
  
• Sydney Thunder Women Won: 8
  
• No Result: 2
  
• Tied: 1
  

SS-W vs ST-W: Pitch Report

Batting at North Sydney Oval has been a bit challenging compared to other venues. There's some early movement that fast bowlers can get, particularly with the new ball. The ones who can use variations in pace and mix their length up do well as the innings wears on. The batsmen will have to be patient and judicious in shot selection to score freely on this surface.

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SS-W vs ST-W: Predicted Playing XIs

Sydney Sixers Women (SS-W):

Sophia Dunkley, Ellyse Perry, Alyssa Healy (WK), Ashleigh Gardner (C), Maitlan Brown, Mady Villiers, Erin Burns, Emma Manix-Geeves, Caoimhe Bray, Lauren Kua, Lauren Cheatle

Sydney Thunder Women (ST-W):

Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson (WK), Phoebe Litchfield (C), Heather Knight, Chamari Athapaththu, Anika Learoyd, Laura Harris, Lucy Finn, Taneale Peschel, Shabnim Ismail, Samantha Bates