Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)
Cricket is a fun game played by both boys and girls, and many families enjoy watching it. The WBBL has helped make cricket more popular all around the world. Every day, more people are noticing and loving women’s cricket. This is because of the WBBL, where women players from different countries come together to show how great they are.
Introduction to Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)
Many countries have started women’s cricket leagues, just like the men’s leagues. These leagues let young players play with famous international stars. More importantly, helps the young players get better, and make women’s cricket more popular in many countries. The Women’s Big Bash League has a worldwide viewership, which helps the sport grow.
What is the WBBL?
The best thing about cricket in Australia is that both men’s and women’s teams are treated equally. Just like the Big Bash League (BBL) for men, the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is a cricket league for women in Australia. Top players from Australia and other countries play in this league. The teams come from different cities in Australia, and they play exciting cricket matches that people from around the world enjoy watching.
History of the WBBL
The WBBL started in 2015 to help more people enjoy women’s cricket. It was made at a time when more people were starting to like women’s sports, and Australia wanted to give men and women the same chances in sports. The league began with eight teams, and those same teams are still playing now, giving fans and players something steady to follow.
Growth and Significance
Australia’s cricket board decided to create a women’s cricket league after seeing how well the men’s leagues were doing worldwide. This new league would help train young players and get them ready for international matches. Over the years, the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) has given opportunities to both fresh faces and experienced players. It’s been a big inspiration for young girls who love cricket, and because the WBBL is so popular, it’s attracted more sponsors and TV deals, making women’s cricket more famous. The WBBL isn’t just about cricket—it’s about empowering women in sports!
Tournament Format – WBBL
In the Women’s Big Bash League, there are eight teams. Each team plays against every other team two times during the group stage. This is called a round-robin format.
Group Stages and Playoffs
After playing two games against each team in the group stage, the top four teams go to the knockout rounds. This has the semi-finals and the final. These playoff games are very exciting because the teams try their hardest to win the WBBL trophy.
Points and Qualification
In the WBBL, teams earn points based on their performance in each match and that affect the table points tally –
- A win earns two points.
- If a match is tied or abandoned due to rain, both teams share the points.
At the end of the group stage, the top 4 teams with the highest points qualify for the playoffs. 3rd & 4th position will compete against each other in Eliminators. Winner of this game will compete in semi finals 2 against the losing team of semi-finals 1. The playoffs decide final two teams will battle it out to become the WBBL champions.
Participating Teams
The WBBL 2024 features eight competitive teams:
- Adelaide Strikers Women
- Brisbane Heat Women
- Hobart Hurricanes Women
- Melbourne Renegades Women
- Melbourne Stars Women
- Perth Scorchers Women
- Sydney Sixers Women
- Sydney Thunder Women
Each team brings its unique style and talent to the tournament, making it one of the most exciting leagues in women’s cricket.
Schedule and Fixtures
| Date | Match | Venue | Teams | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | 1st Match | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 2:40 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | 2nd Match | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 6:10 AM | 11:40 AM |
| Sun, 27 Oct 2024 | 3rd Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 9:30 AM | 3:00 AM |
| Mon, 28 Oct 2024 | 4th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Tue, 29 Oct 2024 | 5th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Wed, 30 Oct 2024 | 6th Match | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 8:10 AM | 1:40 PM |
| Thu, 31 Oct 2024 | 7th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Fri, 01 Nov 2024 | 8th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 4:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | 9th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | 10th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Brisbane Heat Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 12:30 AM | 6:00 AM |
| Sat, 02 Nov 2024 | 11th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| Sun, 03 Nov 2024 | 12th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 11:10 PM (Nov 2) | 4:40 AM (Nov 3) |
| Sun, 03 Nov 2024 | 13th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 2:40 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Tue, 05 Nov 2024 | 14th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Wed, 06 Nov 2024 | 15th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | 16th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Sydney Thunder Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 6:05 AM | 11:35 AM |
| Thu, 07 Nov 2024 | 17th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 9:35 AM | 3:05 PM |
| Fri, 08 Nov 2024 | 18th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 12:00 AM | 5:30 AM |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | 19th Match | Melbourne, Junction Oval | Melbourne Renegades Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 4:00 AM | 9:30 AM |
| Sat, 09 Nov 2024 | 20th Match | Brisbane, The Gabba | Brisbane Heat Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | 21st Match | Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 11:10 PM (Nov 9) | 4:40 AM (Nov 10) |
| Sun, 10 Nov 2024 | 22nd Match | Sydney, Sydney Cricket Ground | Sydney Sixers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 2:40 AM | 8:10 AM |
| Mon, 11 Nov 2024 | 23rd Match | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Tue, 12 Nov 2024 | 24th Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Wed, 13 Nov 2024 | 25th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Adelaide Strikers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Thu, 14 Nov 2024 | 26th Match | Sydney, North Sydney Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 4:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, 15 Nov 2024 | 27th Match | Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 4:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | 28th Match | Melbourne, Melbourne Cricket Ground | Melbourne Stars Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sat, 16 Nov 2024 | 29th Match | Adelaide, Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 4:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sun, 17 Nov 2024 | 30th Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Melbourne Stars Women vs Brisbane Heat Women | 2:55 AM | 8:25 AM |
| Sun, 17 Nov 2024 | 31st Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Sydney Sixers Wome | 6:25 AM | 11:55 AM |
| Tue, 19 Nov 2024 | 32nd Match | Adelaide, Karen Rolton Oval | Adelaide Strikers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Wed, 20 Nov 2024 | 33rd Match | Sydney, Drummoyne Oval | Sydney Thunder Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 7:10 AM | 12:40 PM |
| Thu, 21 Nov 2024 | 34th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Sydney Sixers Women vs Perth Scorchers Women | 4:45 AM | 10:15 AM |
| Fri, 22 Nov 2024 | 35th Match | Hobart, Bellerive Oval | Hobart Hurricanes Women vs Melbourne Renegades Women | 8:15 AM | 1:45 PM |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | 36th Match | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Melbourne Stars Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Sat, 23 Nov 2024 | 37th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Sydney Sixers Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | 38th Match | Brisbane, Allan Border Field | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Thunder Women | 9:10 AM | 2:40 PM |
| Sun, 24 Nov 2024 | 39th Match | Perth, W.A.C.A. Ground | Perth Scorchers Women vs Hobart Hurricanes Women | 11:50 AM | 4:20 PM |
| Wed, 27 Nov 2024 | Eliminator | TBD | TBD vs TBD | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Fri, 29 Nov 2024 | Challenger | TBD | TBD vs TBD | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | Semi-Final 1 | TBD | TBD vs TBD | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Sun, 01 Dec 2024 | Semi-Final 2 | TBD | TBD vs TBD | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| Tue, 03 Dec 2024 | Final | TBD | TBD vs TBD | 12:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
Important Dates
- The WBBL 2024 will happen before the men’s Big Bash League. It will start on 27th October and go until 3rd December 2024, when the final match will be played. There will be exciting games almost every day. Fans can check the full schedule on sports websites, apps like the 96in app, and social media to make sure they don’t miss any of the fun.
- Key dates to look out for:
- Season start: 27th October, 2024
- Playoffs: 1st December, 2024
- Grand Final: 3rd December, 2024
Teams and Squads
Adelaide Strikers Women
Jemma Barsby, Darcie Brown, Katie Mack, Eleanor Larosa, Smriti Mandhana, Tahlia McGrath, Bridget Patterson, Madeline Penna, Orla Prendergast, Megan Schutt, Amanda-Jade Wellington, Laura Wolvaardt.
Brisbane Heat Women
Bonnie Berry, Nadine de Klerk, Sianna Ginger, Lucy Hamilton, Nicola Hancock, Grace Harris, Laura Harris, Ellie Johnston, Jess Jonassen, Charli Knott, Shikha Pandey, Grace Parsons, Georgia Redmayne, Jemimah Rodrigues, Mikayla Wrigley.
Hobart Hurricanes Women
Nicola Carey, Heather Graham, Ruth Johnston, Lizelle Lee, Hayley Silver-Holmes, Amy Smith, Lauren Smith, Molly Strano, Rachel Trenaman, Chloe Tryon, Elyse Villani, Danni Wyatt.
Melbourne Renegades Women
Alice Capsey, Sarah Coyte, Emma de Broughe, Josie Dooley, Deandra Dottin, Nicole Faltum, Ella Hayward, Milly Illingworth, Hayley Matthews, Sophie Molineux, Georgia Prestwidge, Naomi Stalenberg, Tayla Vlaeminck, Georgia Wareham, Courtney Webb.
Melbourne Stars Women
Yastika Bhatia, Sophie Day, Kim Garth, Maisy Gibson, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Rhys McKenna, Sasha Moloney, Sophie Reid, Deepti Sharma, Annabel Sutherland
Perth Scorchers Women
Chloe Ainsworth, Stella Campbell, Piepa Cleary, Maddy Darke, Sophie Devine, D Hemalatha, Mikayla Hinkley, Amy Jones, Alana King, Lilly Mills, Chloe Piparo.
Sydney Sixers Women
Holly Armitage, Maitlan Brown, Erin Burns, Mathilda Carmichael, Lauren Cheatle, Sophie Ecclestone, Ashleigh Gardner, Alyssa Healy, Amelia Kerr, Kate Pelle, Ellyse Perry, Kate Peterson, Courtney Sippel.
Sydney Thunder Women
Georgia Adams, Chamari Athapaththu, Samantha Bates, Hannah Darlington, Sienna Eve, Saskia Horley, Shabnim Ismail, Heather Knight, Anika Learoyd, Phoebe Litchfield, Claire Moore, Taneale Peschel, Georgia Voll, Tahlia Wilson
Team Overviews
- Each of the eight teams in the WBBL has its own skills and way of playing. The Adelaide Strikers Women are really good at bowling with strength. The Sydney Sixers Women are known for having strong batters. Brisbane Heat Women are great at both batting and bowling, so they are a team to watch out for. Every season, all the teams work hard to build a squad that can win the championship.
Player Highlights
- The WBBL has both experienced and new players. Famous stars like Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, and Smriti Mandhana usually play really well. Younger players like Phoebe Litchfield and Darcie Brown are also becoming popular. Each team has about 15 players, with local and international players together.
Live Scores and Updates
- You can stay updated on the Women’s Big Bash League by checking the score and stats in many ways. You can use the 96 app or visit official websites to find live scores, match odds, expert tips, and more.
Top Players and Performances
Player Profiles
Meg Lanning
Meg LanningMeg is the captain of Melbourne Stars Women. She is known for hitting the ball hard and being a great leader.
Smriti Mandhana
Smriti MandhanaSmriti is a left-handed batter who will play for Adelaide Strikers who plays fast and strong at the start of a game.
Rising Stars
- Every season, the WBBL finds new talented players. Young stars like Tahlia McGrath from Adelaide Strikers Women and Annabel Sutherland from Melbourne Stars Women are proving they can play at the highest level. Many of these players begin by playing local cricket, and the WBBL gives them a big chance to show their skills to people everywhere.
Venues and Host Cities
Venue Information
- The WBBL matches take place in several venues across Australia. Some of the most iconic stadiums include –
- Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)
- Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) (Sydney)
- The Gabba (Brisbane)
- Blundstone Arena (Hobart)
- WACA Ground (Perth)
- These venues have a large history and witnessed many iconic contest of cricket. Most importantly they are known for the lively atmosphere. It has world-class facilities for players and fans.
Venue Information
Ticketing and Fan Engagement
Ticket Information
Fans can buy online tickets for WBBL matches through the official websites. For offline tickets they need to visit the ticket counters.
Fan Zones
To make the cricket matches a more enjoyable experience. Here, fans can join in games, win cool prizes, and even meet their favorite players. These zones make the day at the match even better!
Betting on WBBL
Cricket fans can bet on WBBL games using sites like 96in. Betting online makes the game more fun and exciting. Fans can guess who will win, which players will do the best, and if the scores will be high or low. The 96 app is simple to use, helping fans bet safely and check live match odds in real time.
Statistics and Records
All-Time Records
The WBBL has had lots of amazing moments. Here are some important records:
- Most runs in one season: Beth Mooney from Brisbane Heat Women holds the record for the most runs in a WBBL season.
- Most wickets in one season: Megan Schutt from Adelaide Strikers Women took the most wickets in one WBBL season.
- Highest score in one game: Alyssa Healy scored 148 runs in a single match.
Fans love these records because they show some of the best moments in WBBL history.
About the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)
Women’s Cricket Growth
The WBBL is really important for making women’s cricket more famous. It lets women cricketers play at the top level and helps more people watch women’s cricket. Many WBBL players have joined their national teams, which helps make women’s cricket even more popular.
Watch Live Matches
Fans can watch WBBL games on TV or online. Many sports channels show the games, so no one misses the action. The 96in app is great for keeping up with all the games. You can check live scores and see betting choices, all in one place.
Buy Tickets
Fans are really important for every team because they make the stadium more exciting. Get your WBBL tickets today and cheer for your favorite teams!