Match 35: Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details
Sydney Thunder Women and Brisbane Heat Women head into Match 35 with contrasting fortunes but a shared sense of urgency, which should make tomorrow night at Drummoyne Oval a tense affair. Thunder have managed only two wins from their eight games and are marooned in seventh spot, needing a late surge to stay in the qualification conversation, while Heat sit at the bottom of the table after a run of seven defeats that has left them desperate for any kind of momentum. With both teams coming off losses and confidence a fragile commodity, this clash feels like a chance for one of them to reset their season and remind the competition of the depth in their squads.
Match 35: Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | Squads, Players to Watch, Live Streaming Details
Thunder’s batting will again revolve around Phoebe Litchfield and Chamari Athapaththu at the top, but it has often been the middle order that has kept them afloat, with Heather Knight and Anika Learoyd stitching together crucial stands in recent outings. Sitting just one step above Heat on the ladder, Thunder know a win here not only drags them closer to the mid‑table pack but also prevents the side beneath them from breathing fresh life into their campaign.
For Brisbane Heat, the story has been a string of promising starts that have fizzled out, underlined by their last outing where an under‑par 149 proved easy pickings for Adelaide Strikers. Nadine de Klerk has been the standout with the bat, leading their run charts, while cameos from Charli Knott and Grace Harris have not yet translated into the big totals this batting unit is capable of producing. Propping up the table with seven losses, Heat arrive in Sydney knowing that another slip could effectively end their semi‑final hopes, so expect them to come hard in the powerplay and be aggressive with match‑ups as they search for the win that could finally ignite their season.
Squads :
Sydney Thunder Women
Anika Learoyd, Emily Powell, Laura Harris, Olivia Maxwell, Tara French, Alex Mavros, Ella Briscoe, Eva Ragg, Hasrat Gill, Tahlia Wilson, Samantha Bates, Stella Campbell, Taneale Peschel
Brisbane Heat Women
Lily Bassingthwaighte, Bonnie Berry, Lucinda 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
Players to watch out for :
Heather Knight (ST-W)
Heather Knight, playing for the Sydney Thunder , has notched up 201 runs across her eight innings in the current WBBL season. Her innings have been marked by a highest score of 65 and a decent average of 33.50. She brings valuable experience and stability to the Thunder’s batting lineup, providing a consistent presence at the crease
Charli Knott (BH-W)
Charli Knott has been a useful contributor with the bat for the Brisbane Heat this season, accumulating 121 runs from seven innings. With a top score of 32, she has maintained a steady batting average of 17.28 while scoring at a strike rate of 108.03. Her performance includes hitting 17 boundaries, showcasing her ability to find the ropes and keep the scoreboard ticking
Shabnim Ismail (ST-W)
Shabnim Ismail is the pace spearhead for the Sydney Thunder , having taken 11 wickets in her eight matches so far. The veteran fast bowler is a key figure in the attack, with her best figures of 3/27 indicating her ability to make a significant impact. Her pace and aggressive approach contribute to her average of 19.63 and strike rate of 13.81
Lucy Hamilton (BH-W)
Lucy Hamilton has been a reliable performer for the Brisbane Heat’s bowling unit, securing 8 wickets in her seven outings. She has managed to maintain a respectable average of 23.87 while bowling a good amount of overs for the team. The left-arm pacer’s most impactful spell, 2/28, highlights her ability to chip away at the opposition’s innings
Pitch Report:
Drummoyne Oval in Sydney typically offers bowler-friendly conditions, especially in T20 and WBBL matches, with low average first-innings scores around 119 runs and second-innings totals dropping to 109. Fast bowlers benefit from early bounce and seam, while spinners find some grip, though the surface can slow down, favoring teams chasing by the second batting side
Weather Report:
Tomorrow in Sydney, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 24°C and minimal rain chance under 5%. Light winds and high UV levels will make for clear, comfortable conditions ideal for outdoor cricket
Fantasy XI:
Heather Knight, Charli Knott, Shabnim Ismail, Lucy Hamilton, Anika Learoyd, Olivia Maxwell, Tahlia Wilson, Lucinda Bourke, Grace Harris, Chinelle Henry, Jess Jonassen
Match Details :
Date: 3rd December, 2025
Time : 1:40 PM
Venue: Drummoyne Oval, Sydney, Australia
Broadcast : The game will be live-streamed on the FanCode app and website
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