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This BH W vs SS W Dream11 Prediction looks at both teams before their first WBBL game of the season. Sydney Sixers Women enter with a fresh trophy. They beat Perth Scorchers Women by 15 runs in the Spring Challenge final on 21 October. Brisbane Heat Women lost their last warm-up game by 10 runs to Adelaide Strikers Women.
The Heat and Sixers start their WBBL|12 season at Allan Border Field on Friday, 30 October 2026. The Heat will miss Jess Jonassen. She is out with a hip complaint. New signing Yastika Bhatia replaces her but misses this first game while travelling. Sydney Sixers also have a change. Maddy Darke is out with a leg injury. Grace Lyons joins the match squad as her replacement.
This is a pre-toss guide. The final XI is not confirmed. Check the team sheets before making any fantasy team. For the earlier match view, read the BH W vs SS W match prediction.
Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Brisbane Heat Women vs Sydney Sixers Women, 3rd T20 |
| Competition | Women’s Big Bash League 2026 |
| Date | Friday, 30 October 2026 |
| Venue | Allan Border Field, Brisbane |
| Start Time | 1:40 PM IST |
| UTC Time | 8:10 AM UTC |
| Local Time | 6:10 PM AEST |
| Format | T20, up to 20 overs per side |
| Status | Toss and playing XI not confirmed |
Brisbane Heat Women are the home side. Sydney Sixers Women bring the stronger recent result. Both teams still need to settle their first WBBL combination. The full WBBL|12 schedule has the wider fixture list.
Brisbane Heat Women Recent Form
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct 2026 | vs Adelaide Strikers Women, Spring Challenge | 129 all out in 17.5 overs; Strikers 139/6 | 🔴 ✕ LOSS by 10 runs |
The Heat lost wickets before the last overs. Grace Harris can give them a fast start. Georgia Redmayne brings wicketkeeping and batting value. Lucy Hamilton led the Heat bowling list in WBBL|11 with eight wickets.
Sydney Sixers Women Recent Form
| Date | Match | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2026 | vs Perth Scorchers Women, Spring Challenge final | 149/8; Scorchers 134/7 | 🟢 ✓ WIN by 15 runs |
Erin Burns made 41 from 36 balls in that final. The Sixers now add Ash Gardner, Alice Capsey, Sophia Dunkley, Amelia Kerr and Ellyse Perry to their WBBL group.
Pitch Report And Fantasy Impact
Allan Border Field has a useful women’s cricket sample. CricketArchive lists 38 completed WBBL matches at the ground. A separate records page lists ten completed Women’s T20Is there. That T20I sample runs from 2006 to 2024, so it is not a direct WBBL guide.
Recent women’s ODI evidence shows that runs can come quickly. On 11 October 2026, Bangladesh Women made 222/6 at this ground. Australia Women chased it with 223/1 in 28.1 overs. That was an ODI, not a T20.
No clean recent WBBL T20 average was available before this match. So there is no fixed par score here. Top-order batters and players who can bowl remain the safer fantasy shapes. The toss may change the balance. See the Allan Border Field venue archive for related ground context.
Head-To-Head
The latest completed WBBL meeting at Allan Border Field came on 24 November 2024. Sydney Sixers Women made 140 all out. Brisbane Heat Women chased 142/5 in 17 overs and won by five wickets. Jess Jonassen made 39 not out and took 3/26. Ellyse Perry made 33. Amelia Kerr scored 41. Other WBBL match guides show the same provisional format.
Their 28 November 2025 WBBL meeting was abandoned without a ball bowled. It is not counted as a win or loss. These dated results give the Heat a ground win, but they do not decide this new season opener.
Probable Playing XI – Not Confirmed
These are editorial candidates. They use the latest squad update and recent team evidence. The official XI and fantasy-app roles can change.
Brisbane Heat Women Candidate XI
| Player | Editorial Role |
|---|---|
| Georgia Redmayne | WK |
| Grace Harris | BAT |
| Annie O’Neil | BAT |
| Charli Knott | AR |
| Orla Prendergast | AR |
| Sianna Ginger | BAT |
| Lily Bassingthwaighte | BAT |
| Sarah Glenn | BOWL |
| Lucy Hamilton | BOWL |
| Grace Parsons | BOWL |
| Lucinda Bourke | BAT |
Jess Jonassen is not included. Yastika Bhatia is also not included because the club said she misses this opener. The final batting order is still open.
Sydney Sixers Women Candidate XI
| Player | Editorial Role |
|---|---|
| Grace Lyons | WK |
| Sophia Dunkley | BAT |
| Ellyse Perry | BAT |
| Alice Capsey | AR |
| Amelia Kerr | AR |
| Ash Gardner | AR |
| Erin Burns | BAT |
| Caoimhe Bray | BAT |
| Frankie Nicklin | BOWL |
| Lauren Cheatle | BOWL |
| Sarah Coyte | BOWL |
Maddy Darke is out with a leg injury. Grace Lyons is the named replacement in the match squad. This XI is not confirmed.
Six Provisional Dream11 Scenario Teams
These are editorial scenarios. They are not app-verified teams. Check the final XI, fantasy-app roles, credits, team limit and toss before use.
Team 1: Balanced All-Round Core
A steady build with both top orders and three all-rounders.
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WK: Georgia Redmayne, Grace Lyons
BAT: Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley
AR: Charli Knott, Amelia Kerr, Ash Gardner
BOWL: Lucy Hamilton, Lauren Cheatle, Sarah Glenn
Captain: Ellyse Perry · Vice-Captain: Amelia Kerr
Risk: Both teams have unconfirmed opening roles.
Team 2: Heat Top-Order Push
A home-team script with Heat batters carrying the first innings.
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WK: Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Grace Harris, Sianna Ginger, Ellyse Perry, Caoimhe Bray
AR: Charli Knott, Orla Prendergast, Ash Gardner
BOWL: Lucy Hamilton, Sarah Glenn, Lauren Cheatle
Captain: Grace Harris · Vice-Captain: Orla Prendergast
Risk: This build needs Brisbane to use its local batting depth.
Team 3: Sixers Core With New-Ball Wickets
A Sixers-led side that adds Heat pace for early wickets.
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WK: Grace Lyons
BAT: Sophia Dunkley, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Annie O’Neil
AR: Alice Capsey, Amelia Kerr, Charli Knott
BOWL: Frankie Nicklin, Lucy Hamilton, Lauren Cheatle
Captain: Sophia Dunkley · Vice-Captain: Charli Knott
Risk: The Sixers core must convert its strong paper depth.
Team 4: Bowling-Led Middle Overs
Four bowlers support a mix of seven batters, wicketkeepers and all-rounders.
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WK: Georgia Redmayne
BAT: Grace Harris, Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley
AR: Ash Gardner, Amelia Kerr, Orla Prendergast
BOWL: Lucy Hamilton, Sarah Glenn, Frankie Nicklin, Lauren Cheatle
Captain: Ash Gardner · Vice-Captain: Lucy Hamilton
Risk: The three-batter group has little cover if the top order fails.
Team 5: Sixers Bowling Script
A grand-league angle on a Sixers win with Heat all-round cover.
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WK: Grace Lyons
BAT: Ellyse Perry, Sophia Dunkley, Grace Harris
AR: Ash Gardner, Alice Capsey, Charli Knott
BOWL: Sarah Glenn, Sarah Coyte, Lucy Hamilton, Grace Parsons
Captain: Ash Gardner · Vice-Captain: Grace Harris
Risk: The build relies on Sixers all-round impact and Heat top-order runs.
Team 6: Spin And Utility Mix
A low-duplication mix built around flexible all-rounders and varied bowling.
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WK: Georgia Redmayne, Grace Lyons
BAT: Sianna Ginger, Lily Bassingthwaighte, Caoimhe Bray
AR: Orla Prendergast, Alice Capsey, Amelia Kerr
BOWL: Sarah Glenn, Grace Parsons, Frankie Nicklin
Captain: Amelia Kerr · Vice-Captain: Sarah Glenn
Risk: Several players need a clear role in the final XI.
Captain And Vice-Captain Choices
Ellyse Perry is a strong captain option if she opens or bats in the top order. She made 412 runs for the Sixers in WBBL|11. Her risk is a quick wicket against the new ball.
Amelia Kerr offers two ways to score points. She made 41 in the 2024 meeting at this ground and can bowl useful overs. Her risk is a smaller batting role if the top order lasts.
Ash Gardner suits teams that need batting and bowling cover. She led the Sixers with 19 WBBL|11 wickets. Her risk is a short batting stay if Perry and Dunkley bat deep.
Grace Harris is a high-upside Heat choice. She can score fast in the powerplay. Her risk is early movement from the Sixers seamers.
On toss day, remove every player missing from the XI. Recheck wicketkeeper labels. Check the side limit, credits and role counts in the app.
Top 3 Player Battles
Grace Harris vs Frankie Nicklin: Harris can attack early. Nicklin is a bowling option in the Sixers match squad. This is a role-based matchup, not a claimed direct record.
Ellyse Perry vs Lucy Hamilton: Perry brings a strong WBBL record. Hamilton is the Heat’s young pace leader. The first spell may shape this contest.
Ash Gardner vs Sarah Glenn: Both can bowl spin in the middle overs. Gardner also offers batting value. Their spells may shape the scoring rate.
Key Players To Look Out For
Ellyse Perry: She made 412 runs for the Sixers in WBBL|11. Risk: she may face a fresh Heat pace attack.
Amelia Kerr: She adds batting and leg-spin. Risk: her role can change with the match situation.
Grace Harris: She can change the powerplay. Risk: early wickets have hurt the Heat in recent games.
Lucy Hamilton: She led the Heat’s WBBL|11 wickets with eight. Risk: the Sixers have a deep top order.
Sarah Glenn: She took six wickets in two Heat matches last season. Risk: a quick pitch may reduce her spin help.
Match Winner Prediction
Sydney Sixers Women have the modest pre-toss edge. They won the Spring Challenge final and have several senior international players returning. Brisbane Heat Women have home conditions and strong local talent.
The lean is Sydney Sixers Women if their top order plays and their replacement plan settles well. Confidence is medium-low. The final XI, toss and surface can change the balance.
FAQs
When Is The Match?
Brisbane Heat Women play Sydney Sixers Women on 30 October 2026. It starts at 1:40 PM IST.
Where Is The Match?
The game is at Allan Border Field in Brisbane. The local start time is 6:10 PM AEST.
Are The Playing XIs Confirmed?
No. Both candidate XIs are editorial lists. Check the official team sheets after the toss.
Who Is Out Of The Match?
Jess Jonassen is out for the Heat with a hip complaint. Yastika Bhatia misses this opener while travelling. Maddy Darke is out for the Sixers with a leg injury. Grace Lyons is the named replacement.
